Zealot (Marvel Comics)
| Zealot | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Magneto Rex #1 (April 1999) |
| Created by |
Joe Pruett Brandon Peterson |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Thomas Philip Moreau |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Abilities | terraforming powers which augment his strength and direct rock and soil at his will |
Zealot (Thomas Philip Moreau) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who possesses the ability of earth-manipulation. He is an enemy of the X-Men's sometime foe Magneto. He appeared in the Magneto Rex miniseries.
Publication history
Zealot first appeared in Magneto Rex #1 and was created by Joe Pruett and Brandon Peterson.
Fictional character biography
Zealot is a mutant from the island nation of Genosha. He is the son of the Genegineer who genetically engineered Genosha's mutant population, transforming them into a slave caste in the process. Zealot became an enemy of Magneto when the latter was given control of the war-torn, emancipated Genosha by the United Nations.[1]
Zealot led a force of mutant rebels who violently opposed Magneto's rule and fought Magneto, Rogue and Quicksilver.[2]
In the end, Zealot was killed by Magneto who encased him and his followers in silicate matter that was then hurled into space.[3]
Powers and abilities
Zealot has the ability to manipulate rocks and soil at will.
In other media
Video games
- Zealot appeared as a boss in the video game X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse voiced by Armin Shimerman. His nature and motivation are much the same in the game as in the comics. In the game, Zealot is allied with Apocalypse in an alliance of convenience. The player's party defeats Zealot near the halfway point of the game's first act when he is encountered in the Cerci Tunnels. He has special dialogue with Magneto.