Proteus (Atlantean Shapeshifter) (Earth-616)

History

Proteus was an Atlantean that lived in Amphitrite , a poverty stricken region of Atlantis. Proteus was one of the leaders in the rebellion when it formed in the region.^[1]

Proteus received a magic necklace from Jacqueline Trufaut that allowed to shape-shift.^[2] Proteus and his allies later murdered Jakka, an Atlantean commander who was sent by King Namor to investigate the area. Proteus then transformed into Jakka's likeness to set a trap for Namor.^[1]

Disguised as Jakka, Proteus lured Namor to Amphitrite and forced him to fight him in an arena. Proteus transformed into various forms as he battled Namor, but Namor eventually defeated him.^[1] Proteus and his allies later gathered to face Namor in a final battle.^[2] What became of Proteus isn't revealed, but it can be presumed that he was defeated along with his allies.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Atlantean Abilities: Proteus possesses the conventional attributes of Homo mermanus: gills that extract oxygen from water, superhuman physiology to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures, and acute vision. He can swim at approximately 30 miles per hour. He can remain out of water for approximately nine minutes before beginning to suffocate. However, he can operate on the surface by wearing a water-filled helmet or using a chemical that enables him to draw oxygen from the air.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Mystic necklace, provides the ability to turn into any number of shapes, from humanoid shapes to elemental ones. In any shape he takes the necklace could always be seen. Proteus seemed to gain the powers of whatever shape he took.

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