Outlaw is the name of two characters appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The first Outlaw named Nigel Higgins is England's version ofPunisher that first appeared inPunisher (vol. 2) #64 and was created byDan Abnett,Andy Lanning, andDouglas Braithwaite. The second Outlaw named Inez Temple was created byGail Simone for the seriesDeadpool andAgent X. She is amutant with the ability of superhuman strength and an uncanny aptitude withfirearms.
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Punisher (vol. 2) #64 (June 1992) |
| Created by | Dan Abnett Andy Lanning Douglas Braithwaite |
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| Alter ego | Nigel Higgins |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Champions of Europe |
| Abilities | Use of firearms |
Nigel Higgins is a man living in England who became the vigilante Outlaw after being inspired byPunisher's activities. WhenKingpin plans to use the English channel to gather the European crime families into a united crime syndicate, Outlaw is the main contact for Punisher andMicrochip.[1]
Outlaw later leaves the vigilante business, regretting if he should let villains live or not.[2] His normal life is short-lived, as he is chosen byCollector to partake in the "Contest of Champions" against his will.[3] After obtaining the Iso-Sphere, Outlaw used its powers to haveMaestro contained somewhere, the other contestants to return to whichever place they want, and for the Iso-Sphere to be destroyed. Upon returning to England with the Earth-616 contestants, Outlaw had also wished for those he had killed to be returned to life. Outlaw returns to the superhero business, helping those in need instead of punishing the guilty.[2]
During theSecret Empire storyline, Outlaw appears as a member of the Champions of Europe.[4]
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Deadpool #65 (May 2002) |
| Created by | Gail Simone |
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| Alter ego | Inez Temple |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Team affiliations | Agency X The 198 |
| Notable aliases | Crazy Inez |
| Abilities | Minimal superhuman strength Enhanced resistance to injury Healing factor Use of firearms and a lasso |
Inez Temple was born inTexas. As a child, she was bullied by other children, who called her "Crazy Inez". Inez is amutant and possesses a degree of superhuman strength. As a result, she was far stronger than her peers and beat them whenever they bullied her, but her father taught her to be responsible with her powers. She is a descendant of Lance Temple, who was also known as the Wild West gunmanOutlaw Kid.[5][6]
As an adult, Inez becomes amercenary.[7] She encountersDeadpool several times and flirts with him, culminating in them dating. WhenAgent X announces his plans to set up a special agency for mercenaries, known as Agency X, Outlaw declines his offer to join. She returns to Texas to be with her father, who is ill. After her father dies, Inez officially joins Agency X.[volume & issue needed]
AfterDecimation, Inez is one of the few mutants to retain her powers.[volume & issue needed] HeedingCyclops's call for sanctuary, Inez travels to theX-Mansion for protection, living withMagma andSkids.[volume & issue needed] She forms a friendly relationship with Magma; listening when Magma complains aboutEmpath stalking her.[volume & issue needed]
Domino,Shatterstar, andCaliban break the 198 remaining mutants out of the X-Mansion and take them to a bunker in the middle of the desert, where they are sealed inside.[volume & issue needed] Outlaw is then used byJohnny Dee along with other mutants to attack Domino and Shatterstar. After holding Domino at gunpoint,Toad snaps her out of Dee's control. The 198 are all freed from the bunker by the X-Men,Avengers, and military forces. Outlaw takes a leadership role throughout the crisis.[8]
Outlaw is kidnapped along withSandi Brandenberg byT-Ray, one of Deadpool's nemeses. Deadpool swiftly rescues them, seemingly killing T-Ray by skewering his head with his sword. The two are reunited with Agent X, who has been rendered morbidly obese after being experimented on byHydra, and end up under Deadpool's employ after being tentatively appointed head of Agency X.[volume & issue needed]
The Nigel Higgins version of Outlaw has exceptional skills with firearms.
The Inez Temple version of Outlaw has some degree of superhuman strength, the exact limits of which aren't known. However, she can punch through brick walls with ease. The tissues of her body are somewhat more resistant to physical injury than that of an ordinary human. However, she is far from invulnerable and can be injured by weapons composed of conventional materials or with sufficient force, much like an ordinary human. Nonetheless she can withstand high caliber bullets without them penetrating, though she isn't totally impervious to them. In at least one instance after being shot with .45 caliber bullet from a moderate distance, Inez sustained no more injury other than some bruises. If injured, Outlaw is capable of healing herself somewhat faster from minor injuries than an ordinary human. Apart from her mutant powers, Outlaw has exceptional skills with firearms and with a lasso.
An alternate universe version of Inez Temple appears inDeadpool Pulp. This version is a fugitive who was accused of stealing atomic bomb equipment.[9]
An alternate universe version of Inez Temple appears inDeadpool Max. This version is an asylum patient withdissociative identity disorder with whom Deadpool has a brief relationship.[10]
The Inez Temple incarnation of Outlaw makes a non-speaking cameo appearance inThe Punisher: No Mercy as a member ofS.H.I.E.L.D.[11]
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