History
Michael was not interested in learning his grandfather's arts, instead choosing to become a surgeon. When Kathryn became sick, he vowed that he would find a cure for her. However, she soon died. Elizabeth became angry at him, and was taken in by the MacNeils. Michael spent his time in the wild as a recluse. He was visited by his grandfather's spirit and learned the magical arts.
He also encountered a goddess and helped her deliver her child, Snowbird. James and Heather Hudson met Michael and Snowbird and invited them to join Alpha Flight. Shaman joined partially because he was concerned with how the young Snowbird would be used. He took the name of Shaman, using both his mystic and medical talents.
After Sasquatch was killed by Snowbird, Shaman used the Great Key to transport the team to the Realm of Great Beasts. There they found Walter's spirit. With Boch's permission, Shaman placed it into the Box robot.
When reunited with his daughter Elizabeth, both Shaman and Snowbird realized she was fated to wear the talisman. He asked her to look into the pouch and then reach for something. She did, pulling the talisman which then affixed to her head.
He later abandoned his magic after nearly being killed due to the pouch being turned inside out. He renewed his skills and passed several tests to prove his worthiness. As gifts for succeeding, he was given a caribou robe and an eagle crest hat.
Shaman briefly had to use the talisman when Elizabeth foolishly summoned Pestilence. His passing of his tests meant he too was worthy enough to wear it.
Acting as Talisman made him distance himself from the others, as the warder of spirits cannot let other things get in the way of his or her mission. Later, Elizabeth reclaimed the talisman, seemingly having learned her lesson.
Shaman temporarily left the team to meet with the Arctic gods. He returned during the Infinity Crusade as many heroes battled the Goddess.
Shaman continued to be withdrawn, especially after briefly taking the team to the Land of the Dead in an attempt to see his wife again.
Shaman later served as an advisor to Gamma Flight while Elizabeth recovered from serious injuries.
After Department H dismantled Alpha Flight and then formed a new team with several new additions, Shaman found himself drawn to find Walter Langowski. The two then found the wounded Guardian in Antarctica. The three joined with Northstar and Aurora to confront their teammates about Department H's true plans. All eventually were reunited.
Shaman has trained a protege, Earthmover to take over much of his duties. He still continued to be involved with Alpha Flight. However, he is believed dead after their battle with the Collective.Attributes
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Powers
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Sarcee Sorcery: Shaman is a powerful magician trained in the use of nature-based magicks used by the Sarcee. His mystical pouch contains a number of items for use in spells.
- Alter Appearance
- Astral Projection
- Mystical Bolts
- Healing
- Illusion Casting
- Cause sleep
- Elemental/Weather Control: Shaman can affect weather, such as causing a blizzard. He can also use small elements within his pouch, such as creating a stone golem or a fire barrier.
- Plant Control-Shaman can cause vines to appear and entangle foes
- Natural Dimensional Nullification: Through the power of nature, he can nullify extra dimensional magicks or return an extra dimensional being to its home dimension.
- Restoration: Using his pouch, Shaman can revert altered beings to their natural state. A special ritual can cure people possessed by the Wendigo.
- Teleporation
- Time Travel
- Flight: He can levitate and fly riding wind. He seems to be mostly adept at flying vertically.
- Totems: Shaman can use various totems.
- Commune with Animals
- Commune with Spirits: He can request any spirits present in an area to assist him with the Spirit Staff.
- Telepathy/Empathy- Shaman has mentally linked to his daughter. He can also detect the presence of evil.
Abilities
Weaknesses
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Shaman's Medicine Pouch: This pouch is actually a void-like dimension containing various staves, powders and objects. Shaman places his hand and retrieves an item when needed. As long as an item can 'fit' in the bag, he can use it. Items can be drawn into the bag. Shaman and Elizabeth can safely look into the pouch, but it is apparently a maddening sight to anyone who does not have the magical skill to withstand its power.
- Eagle's Crest: The eagle crest on Shaman's hat is a familiar called Eaglet.
- Grandfather's Skull: Shaman keeps his grandfather's skull as a focus.
- Caribou Robe: Given to him by Elizabeth as a sign of passing his rites.
- Sarcee Wristbands: Shaman formerly wore two Sarcee wristbands. By slapping the wristbands together, he could instantly change from his civilian attire into his Shaman costume (Source).
Weapons
Trivia
- The character of Shaman was created by writers Chris Claremont and John Byrne. They originally conceived the character solely as a foil for the X-Men member, Storm. This was revealed on an editorial page by John Byrne at the end of Alpha Flight 1 (Volume 1, 1983).
See Also
- 231 appearance(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 11 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 17 minor appearance(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 10 mention(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 4 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 115 image(s) of Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 9 quotation(s) by or about Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
- 6 item(s) used/owned by Michael Twoyoungmen (Earth-616)
Links and References
- Ghost Rider Vol 2, No. 12 April 1991; (Cameo); Featuring: Ghost Rider
- Over The Edge Vol 1, No. 2 December 1995; cameo; Featuring: Doctor Strange, Silver Dagger