The Union appeared in the crossover event calledKing in Black alongside other well known comic book heroes and teams, and faced off against known foes and new foes not yet fought by any Marvel superhero or team.[2]
The Union is a five issue mini series that first appeared in December 2020 with Union #1.[3] The Union was originally due to be released as a part of the "Empyre" event, but was moved and rewritten to fit into the "King in Black" event due to issues caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[4][b]
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The Union was formed by the British government as publicity attempt to restore faith in the UK. The team's formation is funded by billionaire Steve Darwin and was the dream of Britannia who wished to see super-powered representatives from across the U.K serve Queen and country.[10]
The members, while representing different parts of the UK have to work together to face a variety of enemies. These includingKnull, Doc Croc, Sponge, assortedvampires, andBaron Blood. The Union under the leadership of Britannia has protected the nation and united the super-powered heroes of its past and future[11][12]
Britannia - Britannia was the leader of the Union in the Union #1 and represented theUnited Kingdom as a whole. She was a powerful warrior that wore a dark and light contrasting blue outfit with a red cloak. She was seen wielding a sword and shield, as well as a trident. After being killed by a symbiote dragon, her spirit resided within Union Jack, to protect him from harm and enhance his strength.
Union Jack - Representative ofEngland in the team and current leader, He is the only pre-existing character in the Union, and the latest man to bear the name of a character who first appeared inThe Invaders.
Kelpie - Representative ofScotland in the team. She is referred to as "an ancient water demon found living in a Scottish lake". She has the power to control water, as well as being able to transform her hands into sharp claws.
The Choir - Representative ofWales in the team. She has black hair with a bright green strip across the top, and she is dressed in a glowing green and black contrasting outfit with a blue cloak and she wields a dagger. She is described as having "a voice that can shatter stone". During the attack on Earth byKnull, the Choir is infected by a symbiote. She is freed of Knull's control through the efforts of the Union, but later defects to work alongside Doc Croc and his team.
Snakes - Representative ofNorthern Ireland in the team. Snakes is a sentient collection of snakes formed together in the shape of a human. Described as having "the strength of ten men".
Bulldog -Joining the team as a replacement for Britannia after her death, Bulldog was a short man who displays super-strength and enhanced agility. He wore a red and grey jumpsuit and black boots.[13] InUnion Jack the Ripper #2, Bulldog is turned into a vampire. Bulldog is killed inUnion Jack the Ripper #3.
The Union (Marvel team) roster has gone through a number of changes, this includes members leaving and joining the team and being present in a spirit form.[14][15] Current member are indicated in bold. Leaders are highlighted in gold
Selwlyn James (Government Minister with special responsibility for super heroes), the head of the Britannia Project, and the Union's government liaison. Later revealed to be ex-supervillain The Sponge
Steve Darwin (Leader of the Britannia Project)[16]
Doc Croc Gang - A group of criminals. Introduced inThe Union #3.
Doc Croc / Croker Dyle - A criminal who shoots solid light bands from his wrist-mounted gauntlets. Introduced inThe Union #3.
Sponge / Selwlyn James - A power-draining criminal. Introduced inThe Union #1.
Skreem / The Choir - A criminal with a sonic wave scream. Introduced inThe Union #1, First full appearance inThe Union #4.
Volcanna / Anna - A female criminal who wears an armored suit to help her control her combustion abilities and is also an expert at hand-to-hand combat. Introduced inThe Union #4.
Lady Shimmering Lights - A female supervillain who uses the lights she emits to hypnotize and captivate anyone. Introduced inThe Union #4.
Shifter - A shapeshifting criminal who can transform into different animals. Introduced inThe Union #3. Killed by Sponge.
Craig - The cybernetically enhanced Corgi created by Doc Croc who can release sleeping gas. Introduced inThe Union #4.[17]
The Union received mixed reviews from people across theUnited Kingdom, with some of theScottish andWelsh people disagreeing with the name of the group and the way that their characters Kelpie (Scotland) & The Choir (Wales) portray the two countries.[19][20]
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