Strobe is a fictional mutant character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created for the villainous team the Mutant Liberation Front (MLF).
| Strobe | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | New Mutants #86 (February 1990) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Juliana Worthing[1] |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations | Mutant Liberation Front |
| Abilities | Depowered, formerly: Heat/light generation, |
Publication history
editStrobe made her first appearance in New Mutants #86. However, in this issue she appears in only one panel, with her face obscured, and is not identified, though one of her teammates, Tempo, is incorrectly addressed as "Strobe". Her first full appearance is in New Mutants #87.
Fictional character biography
editThe Mutant Liberation Front (MLF), including Strobe, first came on the scene to demand the liberation of two incarcerated mutants, Skids and Rusty Collins. During the break-in, Cable tries to intervene and a prison guard accidentally shoots Rusty. Skids believes Cable was responsible and sides with the MLF.[volume & issue needed]
The New Mutants track the team to Madripoor and enter several conflicts with them. Even with the help of Sunfire, the MLF manages to capture several of the New Mutants. However, their victory is short-lived with the arrival of Wolverine who helps the teens liberate their kidnapped friends. But before the MLF can be caught, they teleport to safety.[volume & issue needed]
Strobe next appears with an MLF strike force who attempt to break Slab and Hairbag out of prison. They succeed and intend to destroy the Tucker clinic, but are thwarted by X-Factor and escape.[2]
In X-Cutioner's Song, the MLF collects several ancient relics that can awaken Apocalypse. Later on, in X-Factor #85, the New Mutants, X-Factor and the X-Men discover an MLF base in Dust Bowl, Arkansas. After an intense battle, the MLF members are captured and taken into custody, though Strobe severely damages Rogue's eyesight.[volume & issue needed]
Strobe is among the millions of mutants who lose their powers to the Scarlet Witch in Decimation.[3]
Powers and abilities
editStrobe formerly had the ability to project heat and light blasts capable of blinding, scorching, or melting opponents and objects, and create energy shields.
In other media
editStrobe makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "Secrets, Not Long Buried" as a resident of the mutant community of Skull Mesa.