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| Image = Lavamen.jpg
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| Image = Lava Men from Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes Vol 1 2 001.jpg
 
| Name = Lava Men
 
| Name = Lava Men
 
| Aliases =
 
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| AvgHeight = 5'9"
 
| AvgHeight = 5'9"
 
| AvgWeight =
 
| AvgWeight =
| Eyes = Pinkish Red
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| Eyes = Pinkish Red
| Hair = Pinkish Red
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| Hair = Pinkish Red
 
| Skin = Red
 
| Skin = Red
 
| NumberOfLimbs = 4
 
| NumberOfLimbs = 4
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| NumberOfToes = 5
 
| NumberOfToes = 5
 
| SpecialAdaptations = Unusually acute hearing and night vision to enable them to function more easily in the darkness of Subterranea
 
| SpecialAdaptations = Unusually acute hearing and night vision to enable them to function more easily in the darkness of Subterranea
| UnusualFeatures Red skin of rock-hard consistency, body has twice the density of a normal human being's.
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| UnusualFeatures = Red skin of rock-hard consistency, body has twice the density of a normal human
   
| Origin = {{Cnst|Avengers #306}}
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| Origin = Human subspecies;{{r|Avengers Annual #20}} [[Gortokians]] transformed by [[Cha'sa'dra (Earth-616)|Cha'sa'dra]]{{r|Avengers #306}}
 
| GalaxyOfOrigin = Milky Way
 
| GalaxyOfOrigin = Milky Way
 
| StarSystemOfOrigin = Sol
 
| StarSystemOfOrigin = Sol
 
| HomePlanet = Earth
 
| HomePlanet = Earth
 
| PlaceOfBirth =
 
| PlaceOfBirth =
| Creators =
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| Creators = Stan Lee; Jack Kirby
| First = Journey Into Mystery #97
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| First = Journey into Mystery #97
   
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| HistoryText =
| HistoryText = The Lava Men are a race from [[Subterranea]] made of living lava. They first came into contact with the surface world when their king, [[Basallo (Earth-616)|Basallo]], sent their supreme warrior [[Molto (Earth-616)|Molto]] to investigate whether the surface world would become a threat to Subterranea. There Molto was manipulated by [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] into attacking Thor, but after he came to his sense, he returned to Subterranea, informing his King that the people of the surface world were peaceful and no threat to them.<ref>{{c|Journey Into Mystery #97}}</ref>.
 
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===Origins===
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The Lava Men are a race from [[Subterranea]] made of living lava.
   
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After the [[Second Host]], the [[Deviants (Homo descendus)|Deviants]], now in their underground habitats and seeking to create new slaves, genetically experimented on the their few left human slaves, creating new lifeforms after centuries of experiments: The [[Gortokians]] [[Gor-Tok the First (Earth-616)|Gor-Tok]] and [[Thera (Gortokian) (Earth-616)|Thera]], followed by others. The Gortokians eventually revolted against the Deviants' rule.{{r|Avengers Annual #20}} A faction of them formed a cult to the demon [[Cha'sa'dra (Earth-616)|Cha'sa'dra]] and were turned into the Lava Men who went on forming their own society.{{r|Avengers #306}}
[[Image:Lavamen(jinku&molto).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Lava Men shaman '''Jinku''' and warrior '''Molto''']]
 
A short time later, an explosion from deep within the Earth rocked the realm of the Lava Men, as the Living Rock forced into it. The Lava Men learned that the Living Rock would generate explosive force when struck, and that it would continue to grow in size until it exploded. [[Jinku (Earth-616)|Jinku]], the witch doctor of the Lava Men, counseled the King to build a machine and drive the Living Rock to the surface world where it would destroy the surface of the planet instead. Despite Molto's protests, the King agreed and followed Jinku's recommendations. This brought them into a conflict with the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]], which ended when the Avengers duped the [[Robert Bruce Banner (Earth-616)|Hulk]] into striking the Living Rock in the one spot that would destroy it. With the threat over, the Lava Men returned to Subterranea<ref>{{c|Avengers #5}}</ref>.
 
   
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===Early Years===
Some time later, Jinku had a vision in his dreams promising to lead his people to conquest. Unbeknownst to Jinku, this dream was actually caused by [[They Who Wield Power]] for their own purposes. Nonetheless, Jinku convinced the King to steal the [[Harvey Elder (Earth-616)|Mole Man]]'s volcano-activating machine from the Moloids. The machine lacked a power source, and Jinku sought to obtain [[Mjolnir]], the hammer of Thor, as that source. To this end, he ranted of his plans to destroy humanity in front of Molto, who he knew would inform Thor, causing him to investigate. Jinku followed Molto and blasted him, mortally wounding him, but not killing him instantly. Molto made his way to the surface world where he encountered the [[Jonathan Storm (Earth-616)|Human Torch]], whom he initially mistook for an agent of Jinku, but then convinced him to summon Thor. After relating his story to Thor and the Torch, Molto died, and his body disintegrated (as all Lava Men do at death). But his warning enabled Thor and the Torch to stop Jinku's plan<ref>{{c|Marvel Team-Up #26}}</ref>.
 
 
They first came into contact with the surface world when their king, [[Basallo (Earth-616)|Basallo]], sent their supreme warrior [[Molto (Earth-616)|Molto]] to investigate whether the surface world would become a threat to Subterranea. There Molto was manipulated by [[Loki Laufeyson (Earth-616)|Loki]] into attacking Thor, but after he came to his sense, he returned to Subterranea, informing his King that the people of the surface world were peaceful and no threat to them.{{r|Journey into Mystery #97}}
   
 
[[Image:Lava Men from Avengers Vol 1 5 0001.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Lava Men shaman '''Jinku''' and warrior '''Molto''']]
When a [[Project Pegasus]] borer probe wreaked havoc in Lava Men settlement, they retaliated by invading Project Pegasus, clashing with the Avengers again before returning to Subterranea<ref>{{c|Avengers#236}}</ref>.
 
 
A short time later, an explosion from deep within the Earth rocked the realm of the Lava Men, as the Living Rock forced into it. The Lava Men learned that the Living Rock would generate explosive force when struck, and that it would continue to grow in size until it exploded. [[Jinku (Earth-616)|Jinku]], the witch doctor of the Lava Men, counseled the King to build a machine and drive the Living Rock to the surface world where it would destroy the surface of the planet instead. Despite Molto's protests, the King agreed and followed Jinku's recommendations. This brought them into a conflict with the [[Avengers (Earth-616)|Avengers]], which ended when the Avengers duped the [[Bruce Banner (Earth-616)|Hulk]] into striking the Living Rock in the one spot that would destroy it. With the threat over, the Lava Men returned to Subterranea.{{r|Avengers #5}}
   
 
Some time later, Jinku had a vision in his dreams promising to lead his people to conquest. Unbeknownst to Jinku, this dream was actually caused by [[They Who Wield Power (Earth-616)|They Who Wield Power]] for their own purposes. Nonetheless, Jinku convinced the King to steal the [[Harvey Elder (Earth-616)|Mole Man]]'s volcano-activating machine from the Moloids. The machine lacked a power source, and Jinku sought to obtain [[Mjolnir]], the hammer of Thor, as that source. To this end, he ranted of his plans to destroy humanity in front of Molto, who he knew would inform Thor, causing him to investigate. Jinku followed Molto and blasted him, mortally wounding him, but not killing him instantly. Molto made his way to the surface world where he encountered the [[Jonathan Storm (Earth-616)|Human Torch]], whom he initially mistook for an agent of Jinku, but then convinced him to summon Thor. After relating his story to Thor and the Torch, Molto died, and his body disintegrated (as all Lava Men do at death). But his warning enabled Thor and the Torch to stop Jinku's plan.{{r|Marvel Team-Up #26}}
The Lava Men also became involved in a war against the other Subterranean races, and captured the [[Harvey Elder (Earth-616)|Mole Man]]<ref>{{c|Fantastic Four #313}}</ref>.
 
   
 
When a [[Project Pegasus]] borer probe wreaked havoc in Lava Men settlement, they retaliated by invading Project Pegasus, clashing with the Avengers again before returning to Subterranea.{{r|Avengers #236}}
Later, Jinku magically created non-sentient Lava Men that attacked the Avengers and the Hydrobase. He revealed how the demon Cha'Sa'Dra's death killed hundreds of Lava Men, and placed some others in immobile chrysalis state. A vengeful Jinku unleashed monster against the Avengers in Subterranea. Finally the immobile Lava Men attained new golden forms, Jinku similarly transformed, and all made peace with the Avengers<ref>In {{c|Avengers #305}}-306 and {{c|Avengers #308}}</ref>.
 
   
 
The Lava Men also became involved in a war against the other Subterranean races, and captured the [[Harvey Elder (Earth-616)|Mole Man]].{{r|Fantastic Four #313}}
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Later, Jinku magically created non-sentient Lava Men that attacked the Avengers and the Hydrobase. He revealed how the demon Cha'Sa'Dra's death killed hundreds of Lava Men, and placed some others in immobile chrysalis state. A vengeful Jinku unleashed monster against the Avengers in Subterranea. Finally the immobile Lava Men attained new golden forms, Jinku similarly transformed, and all made peace with the Avengers.{{r|Avengers #305}}{{r|Avengers #306}}{{r|Avengers #308}}
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Unfortunately Jinku and the others transformation to golden forms was temporary. Sometime after reverting back to a more monstrous lava form Jinku and the Lava Men attacked X-Force.{{r|X-Force #81}}
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[[File:Jinku_(Earth-616)_002.png|thumb]]
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==Other Realities==
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===[[Earth-1610]]===
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Lava Men also exist in this reality. They bodies appear more composed of flame than their [[Earth-616]] counterparts. These Lava Men also sub terrain in nature and appear mute. The Lava Men captured [[Arthur Molekevic (Earth-1610)|Arthur Molkevic]] and appeared to be about to execute him, when they were rescued by [[Benjamin Grimm (Earth-1610)|the Thing]], [[Josie Hart (Earth-1610)|Josie Hart]], her "Think Tank" and Molekevic's loyal [[Ani-Men (Earth-1610)|Ani-Men]]. Many Lava Men fell in the ensuing battle.{{r|Ultimate Fantastic Four #58}}
   
 
| Habitat = Subterranea (a network of caves and passages far beneath Earth's surface, with water in underground rivers, pools, and lakes, high temperatures, no weather
 
| Habitat = Subterranea (a network of caves and passages far beneath Earth's surface, with water in underground rivers, pools, and lakes, high temperatures, no weather
| Gravity = Earth norm
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| Gravity = Earth norm
| Atmosphere = Earth norm
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| Atmosphere = Earth norm
 
| Population =
 
| Population =
   
| Powers = High resistance to extreme heat and flame; continually generate intense heat from their bodies, and can increase the amount of heat at will, enough to be able to melt a weapon in his vicinity; mystical ability to cause large amounts of volcanic ash to appear, seemingly from nowhere, and to transform metal into ash; immunity to aging. Some Lava Men can mystically transform themselves into twenty foot tall giants composed of hardened lava. Some Lava Men can mystically command molten lava to do their bidding by performing a ritual prayer to the demons they worship. The golden Lava Men can transform their shapes, and in doing so, even merge their bodies with one another. They once formed themselves into a large sphere that could defy gravity.
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| Powers = High resistance to extreme heat and flame; continually generate intense heat from their bodies, and can increase the amount of heat at will, enough to be able to melt a weapon in his vicinity; mystical ability to cause large amounts of volcanic ash to appear, seemingly from nowhere, and to transform metal into ash; immunity to aging. Some Lava Men can mystically transform themselves into twenty foot tall giants composed of hardened lava. Some Lava Men can mystically command molten lava to do their bidding by performing a ritual prayer to the demons they worship. The golden Lava Men can transform their shapes, and in doing so, even merge their bodies with one another. They once formed themselves into a large sphere that could defy gravity. Some Lava Men have shown body parts can work independently when cut fom their body. Can reform if bodies are broken up. Their minds have some sort of protection from telepathy.{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition #16}}
   
| Abilities = No known abilities.
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| Abilities =
| AvgStrength = Enhanced Human
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| AvgStrength = Enhanced Human
 
| Weaknesses =
 
| Weaknesses =
   
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| TechnologyLevel = Level of technology unknown
 
| TechnologyLevel = Level of technology unknown
 
| CulturalTraits = No clearly female Lava Men have been depicted to date. It is unclear whether there are no female lava Men (since the males do not age, they do not need to reproduce themselves to continue their race's existence), whether the females live apart from the males, or whether female Lava Men are identical to male Lava Men.
 
| CulturalTraits = No clearly female Lava Men have been depicted to date. It is unclear whether there are no female lava Men (since the males do not age, they do not need to reproduce themselves to continue their race's existence), whether the females live apart from the males, or whether female Lava Men are identical to male Lava Men.
| Representatives = [[Lava Man (Molto)|Molto (deceased)]]; Jinku (shaman of the Lava Men); Akor, Denka, Kelak (all gold)
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| Representatives = [[Molto (Earth-616)|Molto]] (deceased); [[Jinku (Earth-616)|Jinku]] (shaman of the Lava Men); Akor, Denka, Kelak (all gold); [[Basallo (Earth-616)|Basallo]]; Boraku; Kratar; Krotok; Maggam; Metoxo; Ormin; Styrak; Volkon;
   
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| Notes = * Upon death a normal Lava Man immediately decomposes into dust.{{r|Marvel Team-Up #26}}
 
* A small number of Lava Men have undergone a metamorphosis giving them golden skins.{{r|Avengers #307}}
* Upon death a normal Lava Man immediately decomposes into dust.
 
 
* Grotesk has rendered all Lava Men under his rule mute.{{r|Avengers: West Coast Annual #6}}
*A small number of Lava Men have undergone a metamorphosis giving them golden skins.
 
*Grotesk has rendered all Lava Men under his rule mute.
 
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
 
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[[Category:Subterraneans]]
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[[Category:Lava Men]]
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[[Category:Genus Homo]]
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[[Category:Subterranean Races]]
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[[Category:High Temperature Races]]
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[[Category:Races Created Through Magic]]

Revision as of 07:54, 29 December 2019

History

Origins

The Lava Men are a race from Subterranea made of living lava.

After the Second Host, the Deviants, now in their underground habitats and seeking to create new slaves, genetically experimented on the their few left human slaves, creating new lifeforms after centuries of experiments: The Gortokians Gor-Tok and Thera, followed by others. The Gortokians eventually revolted against the Deviants' rule.[1] A faction of them formed a cult to the demon Cha'sa'dra and were turned into the Lava Men who went on forming their own society.[2]

Early Years

They first came into contact with the surface world when their king, Basallo, sent their supreme warrior Molto to investigate whether the surface world would become a threat to Subterranea. There Molto was manipulated by Loki into attacking Thor, but after he came to his sense, he returned to Subterranea, informing his King that the people of the surface world were peaceful and no threat to them.[3]

Lava Men from Avengers Vol 1 5 0001

Lava Men shaman Jinku and warrior Molto

A short time later, an explosion from deep within the Earth rocked the realm of the Lava Men, as the Living Rock forced into it. The Lava Men learned that the Living Rock would generate explosive force when struck, and that it would continue to grow in size until it exploded. Jinku, the witch doctor of the Lava Men, counseled the King to build a machine and drive the Living Rock to the surface world where it would destroy the surface of the planet instead. Despite Molto's protests, the King agreed and followed Jinku's recommendations. This brought them into a conflict with the Avengers, which ended when the Avengers duped the Hulk into striking the Living Rock in the one spot that would destroy it. With the threat over, the Lava Men returned to Subterranea.[4]

Some time later, Jinku had a vision in his dreams promising to lead his people to conquest. Unbeknownst to Jinku, this dream was actually caused by They Who Wield Power for their own purposes. Nonetheless, Jinku convinced the King to steal the Mole Man's volcano-activating machine from the Moloids. The machine lacked a power source, and Jinku sought to obtain Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, as that source. To this end, he ranted of his plans to destroy humanity in front of Molto, who he knew would inform Thor, causing him to investigate. Jinku followed Molto and blasted him, mortally wounding him, but not killing him instantly. Molto made his way to the surface world where he encountered the Human Torch, whom he initially mistook for an agent of Jinku, but then convinced him to summon Thor. After relating his story to Thor and the Torch, Molto died, and his body disintegrated (as all Lava Men do at death). But his warning enabled Thor and the Torch to stop Jinku's plan.[5]

When a Project Pegasus borer probe wreaked havoc in Lava Men settlement, they retaliated by invading Project Pegasus, clashing with the Avengers again before returning to Subterranea.[6]

The Lava Men also became involved in a war against the other Subterranean races, and captured the Mole Man.[7]

Later, Jinku magically created non-sentient Lava Men that attacked the Avengers and the Hydrobase. He revealed how the demon Cha'Sa'Dra's death killed hundreds of Lava Men, and placed some others in immobile chrysalis state. A vengeful Jinku unleashed monster against the Avengers in Subterranea. Finally the immobile Lava Men attained new golden forms, Jinku similarly transformed, and all made peace with the Avengers.[8][2][9]

Unfortunately Jinku and the others transformation to golden forms was temporary. Sometime after reverting back to a more monstrous lava form Jinku and the Lava Men attacked X-Force.[10]

File:Jinku (Earth-616) 002.png

Other Realities

Earth-1610

Lava Men also exist in this reality. They bodies appear more composed of flame than their Earth-616 counterparts. These Lava Men also sub terrain in nature and appear mute. The Lava Men captured Arthur Molkevic and appeared to be about to execute him, when they were rescued by the Thing, Josie Hart, her "Think Tank" and Molekevic's loyal Ani-Men. Many Lava Men fell in the ensuing battle.[11]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

High resistance to extreme heat and flame; continually generate intense heat from their bodies, and can increase the amount of heat at will, enough to be able to melt a weapon in his vicinity; mystical ability to cause large amounts of volcanic ash to appear, seemingly from nowhere, and to transform metal into ash; immunity to aging. Some Lava Men can mystically transform themselves into twenty foot tall giants composed of hardened lava. Some Lava Men can mystically command molten lava to do their bidding by performing a ritual prayer to the demons they worship. The golden Lava Men can transform their shapes, and in doing so, even merge their bodies with one another. They once formed themselves into a large sphere that could defy gravity. Some Lava Men have shown body parts can work independently when cut fom their body. Can reform if bodies are broken up. Their minds have some sort of protection from telepathy.[12]

Average Strength Level

Enhanced Human

Habitat

Habitat

Subterranea (a network of caves and passages far beneath Earth's surface, with water in underground rivers, pools, and lakes, high temperatures, no weather

Gravity

Earth norm

Atmosphere

Earth norm

Miscellaneous

Type of Government

Monarchy. Grotesk (not a Lava Man himself) currently rules red Lava Men.

Level of Technology

Level of technology unknown

Cultural Traits

No clearly female Lava Men have been depicted to date. It is unclear whether there are no female lava Men (since the males do not age, they do not need to reproduce themselves to continue their race's existence), whether the females live apart from the males, or whether female Lava Men are identical to male Lava Men.

Representatives

Molto (deceased); Jinku (shaman of the Lava Men); Akor, Denka, Kelak (all gold); Basallo; Boraku; Kratar; Krotok; Maggam; Metoxo; Ormin; Styrak; Volkon;

Notes

  • Upon death a normal Lava Man immediately decomposes into dust.[5]
  • A small number of Lava Men have undergone a metamorphosis giving them golden skins.[13]
  • Grotesk has rendered all Lava Men under his rule mute.[14]

See Also

Links and References

References