Lightforce
Lightforce is the name given to a force of energy that is the counterpart to the Darkforce, its opposite in every way.[1] While the Darkforce is corruptive, Lightforce energy is cleansing, being derived from the life-force of people's inner light,[2] and capable of purging toxins, drugs, and other malignant substances, as well as curing diseases, mental instability, criminal inhibitions,[3] vampirism,[4] and even revive those who are on the bring of death.[5] It can also be used offensively, as seen with Tandy Bowen's signature light daggers.
Overuse of Lightforce-related healing powers weakens the user, potentially leaving them vulnerable to attack. Lightforce users are also vulnerable to Darkforce energy, which can disable them.[6] Darkforce users can also feed off Lightforce energy, as seen with the symbiotic relationship between Cloak and Dagger.
Lightforce users affected by Mister Negative's corruptive touch - derived from the Darkforce - will become Darkforce users themselves, and vice versa.[7]
The Lightforce glowed red, instead of the usual yellow or white, when wielded by Bloodstorm One, presumably as a side-effect of him accessing it via drinking Dagger's blood.[8]
Known Users of Lightforce
- Anti-Venom Symbiote (The result of remnants of the Venom symbiote being infused with Martin Li's Lightforce power and merging with its host's leukocytes)
- Bloodstorm One (After drinking Dagger's blood)[8]
- Cloak (When inverted by Mister Negative)[1]
- Dagger
- Lightmaster (After temporarily draining Dagger's powers)[9][10]
- Lord of Light
- Mister Negative ("Martin Li")
- Wolfsbane[11]
- X'iv[12]
Alternate Realities
Earth-295
The White Cloak appeared to possess Lightforce powers.[13]
Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-199999)
Roxxon discovered a mixture of Lightforce and Darkforce beneath New Orleans and built an oil rig and a vast pipe network to harness it. However, one day the oil rig exploded, emitting a shock wave that gave Tandy Bowen, Brigid O'Reilly and Andre Deschaine their powers.[14][15]
Notes
- Yrik Whitemane's natural healing power that took form of light radiating from his hands, appeared to be similar to the Lightforce. After his power was depleted during his time in the Darkforce Dimension, Dagger helped by sharing with him her Lightforce power.[16]
- Despite its name, the Lightforce Dimension doesn't appear to have any connection to the Lightforce.
Links
- 48 appearance(s) of Lightforce
- 3 minor appearance(s) of Lightforce
- 2 mention(s) of Lightforce
- 1 image(s) of Lightforce
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 4) #7
- ↑ Strange Tales (Vol. 2) #2
- ↑ Marvel Knights #10
- ↑ Blood Hunters #2
- ↑ Savage Avengers (Vol. 2) #5
- ↑ Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #664
- ↑ Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 4) #6
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Blood Hunters (Vol. 2) #5
- ↑ Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #12
- ↑ Web of Spider-Man Annual #8
- ↑ New Mutants #23–25
- ↑ Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #3
- ↑ Uncanny X-Force #12
- ↑ Marvel's Cloak & Dagger S1E04–9
- ↑ Marvel's Cloak & Dagger S2E07
- ↑ Power Pack #26