- Headlok
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character_name=Headlok
real_name=unrevealed
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publisher=Marvel Comics
debut=West Coast Avengers #10 (July 1986)
creators=Steve Englehart Al Milgrom
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powers=Mind Control|Headlok is a
fictional character from theMarvel Universe who first appeared in "West Coast Avengers" #10 in July 1986.Publication history
Headlok first appeared in "West Coast Avengers" #10 (July 1986), and was created by
Steve Englehart andAl Milgrom .The character subseqeuntly appears in "Alpha Flight" #93-96 (February-May 1991), #102-104 (November 1991-January 1992) and "Thunderbolts" #55-58 (October 2001-January 2002).
Headlok received an entry in the "Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89" #3.
Fictional character biography
This mysterious menace found the Griffin roaming the
Adirondack Mountains , and used his mental powers to enslave the Griffin. Headlok tricked the West Coast Avengers by claiming to have spotted Ben Grimm whom the team was looking for. Headlok ambushed them with the Griffin and attempted to take over their minds one by one. The AvengerTigra was able to calm the Griffin's rage. It turns out the Thing had indeed been nearby and he joins the battle. Headlok, not knowing this, had not been using his powers to hide himself from sight or mentally influence Ben Grimm and thus was taken by surprise. With the help of the Avengers, Headlok was swiftly defeated.Alpha Flight and the
Fantastic Four later contended againstHeadlok . ["Alpha Flight" #93-96] Headlok mentally manipulated Aurora, causing her to revert to her original split personality, and she then apparently killed Headlok. ["Alpha Flight" #102-104]Powers and abilities
Headlok can psionically control or influence the minds of other beings. He can mentally enslave people or alter their perception, such as making them believe he is standing in an area he is not actually in.
Sufficient concentration and willpower allows an individual to see through this illusion. If the intended victim knows Headlok plans to use his enslaving ability, his power can be resisted.
Mind Control: Headlok possesses the ability to control minds. He can mentally enslave only one individual at a time, as such domination requires a large amount of concentration on Headlok's part. Headlok can induce hallucinations and cast illusions against an unlimited number of targets as long as he has already gained control of their minds. Victims who are aware of Headlok's power were more likely to break his hold.
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