Zadkiel is a formerarchangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of theGhost Rider, named after themythical angel of the same name. Created byJason Aaron, the character debuted inGhost Rider (vol. 4) #27.
Zadkiel was in charge of overseeing the Spirits of Vengeance inGod's army, and gradually developed a hatred of humanity as God favored the sinners over the angels. This led him to decide to overpower and dethrone God, something that he would need the power of Spirits of Vengeance to do. It was revealed that he had endowedJohnny Blaze with the powers of Ghost Rider. Zadkiel battles Blaze and Blaze's brother,Danny Ketch, before being defeated and imprisoned in Hell.[1][2][3]
During the 2015 "Secret Wars" story line, a variation of Zadkiel resides in theBattleworld domain of Doomstadt and works forArcade as the Killiseum's chief of security.[4]
Zaladane is is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The character first appeared inAstonishing Tales #3 (1970), and was created byGerry Conway andBarry Windsor-Smith.
Zaladane is the priestess and queen of theSun People, who live in theSavage Land. Throughout her appearances, she battles theX-Men, but is eventually defeated and executed byMagneto.[5][6] Zaladane returns in the 2025 miniseriesRogue: The Savage Land, which takes place before her death.[7]
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Princess Zanda is a fictional character in theMarvel Universe. The character, created byJack Kirby, first appeared inBlack Panther #1 (January 1977). She was the ruler of the African nation of Narobia and a potential love interest ofT'Challa/Black Panther.
Princess Zanda appears inAvengers Assemble, voiced byMela Lee.[9] This version is a member of theShadow Council who possesses shapeshifting abilities.
Peter Van Zante (originally known asWater Wizard and laterAqueduct), is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics.
The character first appeared inGhost Rider #23 (April 1977) and was created byJim Shooter andDon Heck.[10]
Peter Van Zante enlists in the U.S. military as a soldier. After being wounded in action, he is treated with an experimental radiation device while out at sea. A lightning strike during a freak storm destroys the device, but Van Zante is rejuvenated. While recovering, Van Zante discovers he can manipulate liquid and becomes the criminal known as Water Wizard.[11]
Van Zante eventually reappears with a new costume and alias — Aqueduct. He joins with three other super villains with elemental abilities to form the teamForce of Nature.[12] Aqueduct later joins theMasters of Evil and battles theThunderbolts.[13]
Zealot is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Thomas Moreau is Philip Moreau's brother and one of the two sons ofDavid Moreau who possesses terrakinesis. He opposedMagneto when he proclaimed asGenosha's ruler. Convening a large following, he created a resistance force against Magneto, only to be killed by him.[14]
Zealot appears as a boss inX-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, voiced byArmin Shimerman.[15]
Zenpool is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
During the "AXIS" storyline,Deadpool is among the characters affected byScarlet Witch's morality-inverting spell, transforming him into a pacifist named Zenpool.[16]
In theMarvel 2099 reality of Earth-16356, Eleanor Camacho is the daughter of Deadpool who operated as the 2099 version of Zenpool. She possesses a variant of Deadpool's healing factor that enables her to revive after being killed with her memories intact.[17]
Zenpool appears inDeadpool & Wolverine, portrayed by Kevin Fortin.[18][19] This version is an alternate universe variant ofDeadpool and a member of theDeadpool Corps.
Zero is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Zero first appeared inGeneration Hope #1, in the final chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline. He was created byMatt Fraction andKieron Gillen, and is one of the "Five Lights", a group ofmutants who manifested their abilities after the events of "Second Coming". Zero,Hope Summers,Velocidad,Transonic,Oya, andPrimal, feature in the seriesGeneration Hope.[20]
Zero's body is partially cybernetic and can generate fleshy tendrils and other constructs at will. He can form psychic links with others by infusing them with parts of his body.[20]
Zero (Ambient-EnergyDampeningActualizationModule Unit Zero) is a fictional robot. Created byLouise Simonson andRob Liefeld, the character first appeared inTheNew Mutants #86 as a member of theMutant Liberation Front.[21]Zero was created in the 39th century by the Askani as a prototype for the Ambient-energy Dampening Automated peacekeeping Mechanisms (ADAMs). It is equipped with advanced scanners to help neutralize potential threats and can create portals.[22]
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Zoe Zimmer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Zoe Zimmer was the most popular girl at Coles Academic High School.[23] She is a former bully ofKamala Khan, who later befriended her and developed a romantic interest in Nakia Bahadir.
Zoe Zimmer appears inMs. Marvel (2022), portrayed by Laurel Marsden.[24]
Zirksu is a character appearing in comic books related toMarvel Comics. The character, created byRoy Thomas and Jim Craig, first appeared inMarvel Premiere #35 (January 1977). He is aSkrull who assumed the aliasDiabolik while being an enemy of3-D Man.[25]
Zirksu appears inSecret Invasion, portrayed by Mark Lewis. This version is a member of the Skrull Resistance who posed as an unidentified man.
Zom is a fictional character, a gigantic semi-humanoid demon who has clashed withDoctor Strange. Created byStan Lee andMarie Severin, he first appeared inStrange Tales #156.
Zom is a powerful mystical entity whoDormammu andEternity previously imprisoned in anamphora. In the present day, Doctor Strange battles Dormammu's sisterUmar and frees Zom to assist him. He succeeds in getting Umar to retreat, but is overwhelmed when Zom attacks him. TheAncient One instructs Strange to cut off Zom's hair, summoning theLiving Tribunal to stop Zom for him.[26]
In the "World War Hulk" storyline, Strange harnesses Zom's power in an unsuccessful attempt to battle theHulk.[27]
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Weaponless Zsen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created bySimon Spurrier and Jan Bazaldua. She is anArakkiimutant with the power to "paint the truth," an ability she considers useless as it has no application in combat.[28]
Zsen is the daughter of theFisher King andZsora of the Spirit Flame. After her parents are captured following a failed attack on theGreat Ring of Arakko, Zsen and her sisterKhora are made to witness Zsora's execution.[29][30] Disgusted by her father's perceived cowardice, Zsen allowsTarn the Uncaring to alter her to compensate for her non-offensive power, giving her retractable blades in her arms.[31] She later joins the Inward Watch under the command of Ora Serrata.[28]
Zsora of the Spirit Flame is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created byAl Ewing andYıldıray Çınar. She is anArakkiimutant with burning eyes that can see the truth. Imprisoned byTarn the Uncaring at a young age with her sisterSyzya because of their powers, she meets theFisher King after stopping him from assassinating Tarn. They fall in love, marry, and have two daughters,Khora andZsen. Zsora, her husband, and her sister secretly reform the Night Table of theGreat Ring of Arakko and work to overthrowAnnihilation's rule of Arakko.[29] During an attack on the Great Ring, Zsora is captured and executed byFamine.[30]
Zuri is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The character was created byChristopher Priest andMark Texeira, and first appeared inBlack Panther (vol. 3) #1 (November 1998). He is an elderly Wakandan warrior who fought alongsideT'Chaka and is implied to have trainedT'Challa.[32][33] Zuri is later killed byMorlun.[34]
Zuri has superhuman strength,[volume & issue needed] and is also an expert hunter, skilled tracker, and a master at armed and hand-to-hand combat.
Zuri appears inBlack Panther (2018), portrayed byForest Whitaker as an adult,[35] and byDenzel Whitaker as a young adult.[36] As a young man, Zuri posed as an American named James to tail N'Jobu, T'Chaka's brother and a traitor, and witnesses the latter's death at T'Chaka's hands. Twenty-five years later, Zuri appointsT'Challa as the king, and oversees the latter's fight withM'Baku by administering a liquid to temporarily negate abilities. Killmonger later kills Zuri when he attempts to protectT'Challa.
ZZZXX, also known asZZXZ, is asymbiote appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created byChristopher Yost and Dustin Weaver, first appeared inX-Men: Kingbreaker #2 (March 2009). ZZZXX is amutant symbiote which feeds on a host's brains.[37] It was discovered years prior byShi'ar, and experimented and tamed by EmperorD'Ken. Classified as a dangerous criminal of the Shi'ar Empire, ZZZXX serves inVulcan's Imperial Guard while having bonded to an unnamed soldier to fight with theStarjammers.[38]