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| Korvus | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | TheUncanny X-Men #478 (November 2006) |
| Created by | Ed Brubaker Billy Tan |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Korvus Rook'Shir |
| Species | Shi'ar |
| Team affiliations | Starjammers |
| Abilities | Shi'ar superhuman attributes. As Wielder of thePhoenix blade:
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Korvus is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. Korvus uses a weapon known as the Blade of the Phoenix. He made his first appearance inTheUncanny X-Men #478 (November 2006).
Centuries prior, theShi'arRook'shir channeled the power of thePhoenix Force through his sword, called the Blade of the Phoenix. He devastated much of the Shi'ar empire until theImperial Guard was formed to defeat him. However, a fraction of Rook'shir's power remained in the blade, which could only be lifted by his direct descendants. The Shi'ar began killing Rook'shir's descendants to prevent the sword from being used again.[volume & issue needed]
Rook'shir's descendants are killed by Vice-Chancellor K'tor, a loyalist ofD'Ken. He keeps Korvus, the sole survivor, as a slave. Korvus is later taken to a high-security prison on the moon Pygim.[volume & issue needed]
K'tor approaches Korvus in prison and offers to commute his sentence if he acts againstRachel Summers, who is attempting to stopVulcan's quest for vengeance against the Shi'ar. Korvus is given the Blade of the Phoenix to assist him in his goal. When Korvus attempts to kill Rachel, she touches the Blade, forging a mental link with Vulcan that allows them to see each other's past. Korvus forms a close bond with Rachel and chooses to help the X-Men. Korvus and Rachel briefly enter a relationship, but she chooses to separate from him, believing that their connection is not genuine. Korvus is saddened, having genuinely fallen in love with Rachel.[1][2]
After the death ofCorsair at the hands of Vulcan, Korvus joins theStarjammers, electing to remain in Shi'ar space and restoreLilandra Neramani to the throne.[volume & issue needed] As part of the Starjammers, Korvus appears prominently in theWar of Kings storyline, which also features Vulcan, theInhumans,Nova, and theGuardians of the Galaxy.[3]
While on a Shi'ar space station, Korvus and seven others are attacked by Friendless, a telepathic alien who triggered a fight between those on the station. Friendless is eventually beaten and the space station is teleported into Earth's orbit. Korvus is dismayed at being transported far from home.[4]
Korvus eventually leaves Earth with a Shi'ar salvage crew who were on the space station and were searching for a captain.[5] Korvus eventually leaves the Shi'ar crew to rejoin the Starjammers alongside Corsair, who has been resurrected. He serves as the group's resident mechanic and is placed in charge while Corsair is away.[6][7][8]
Korvus possesses all the typical attributes associated with the avian Shi'ar race: superhuman strength, enhanced speed, reflexes, agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, and endurance.
As wielder of the Phoenix Blade, Korvus is able to fly and fire energy blasts through the sword.
