Rigellians (Marvel Comics)

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species=Rigellians
publisher=Marvel Comics
debut="Thor #130" (Jul 1966)
creators=Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
homeworld=Originally Rigel-3 in the Milky Way Galaxy
notable members=Tana Nile, Gunthar, Grand Commissioner
powers=Psionic blasts, ability to alter density
subcat=Marvel Comics
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sortkey=Rigellians|The Rigellians, also known as the Colonizers of Rigel, are a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe devoted towards amassing an empire via colonization. They are native to Rigel-3 the third planet orbiting the star Rigel in the Milky Way Galaxy. Their first actual appearance was in Thor (volume 1) #129 which showed a disguised Rigellian named Tana Nile but their first appearance in their true forms was shown in the next issue Thor (volume 1) #130.

Government

The Rigellian government is a Technocracy and their leaders are generally elected due to their high intelligence. Their leader is known as the Grand Commissioner.

The Recorders

The Rigellians are skilled in robotics and have created a race of robotic lifeforms called the Recorders. The Recorders are generally used as scouts to explore new territory and report back to the Rigellians.

Powers

The Rigellians have a psionic ability called a "mind thrust" which allows them to seize control over an individual's mind. Rigellians are also able to increase their own density mentally, which makes them stronger and less prone to physical injury.

ources

*OHOTMU Deluxe Edition #11 (1985)

External links

* [http://www.marveldirectory.com/alienraces/rigellians%20.htm Rigellian entry on MarvelDirectory.com]