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| Reptyl | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #11 (May 1988) |
| Created by | Steve Englehart andJoe Staton |
| In-story information | |
| Notable aliases | Reptyl Prime, Cap'n Reptyl, the Non-human |
Reptyl is a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics, primarily as an enemy of theSilver Surfer.
Cap'n Reptyl was born on an unnamed planet in theCoalsack Nebula. He later became the leader of a band of space pirates. He shelters aSkrull posing as theContemplator fromGalactus's vengeance. Reptyl captures theSilver Surfer and Galactus's heraldNova, but is forced to release the Surfer.[1] He later exchanges his crew with theStranger for EmpressS'byll of the Skrull and forms an alliance.[2] Reptyl leads the Skrull fleet against theKree fleet, and is almost killed by Clumsy Foulup.[3] He is later attacked by theSuper-Skrull and cast adrift in space.[4]
Reptyl survives and metamorphoses into Reptyl Prime.[5] Following another encounter with the Silver Surfer, he intends to become the progenitor of reptilian evolution.[6] Reptyl is later given god-like powers byThanos. Shortly afterward, Reptyl loses his newfound abilities and reverts to his normal power level.[7]
Reptyl is an alien who possesses superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, agility, and reflexes, as well as a vulnerability to extreme cold. He is an experienced armed and unarmed combatant, a highly skilled leader and space pilot, and a master of most known hand weapons. Additionally, Reptyl wields a ray-pistol and sword.
As Reptyl Prime, Reptyl resembles a humanoid dragon. He is able to fly at high speeds, expel cosmic energy in the form of concussive blasts, and survive in space unprotected. Additionally, he lacks his original form's vulnerability to cold.
Reptyl appears as a boss inSilver Surfer (1990).[citation needed]
