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Synapse is the name of two characters appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The first Synapse,Max Mullins, first appeared inDaredevil #377 (July 1998) and was created byScott Lobdell andTom Morgan. The second Synapse,Emily Guerrero, was introduced as a new member of theAvengers Unity Squad. She first appeared inUncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015) and was created byGerry Duggan andRyan Stegman. Both incarnations of Synapse possess telepathic abilities. The Max Mullins incarnation can alter the minds of others, while the Emily Guerrero incarnation can manipulate others' nervous systems and control their bodies.
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 Synapse as depicted inDaredevil #378 (August 1998). Art byTom Morgan (penciler), Scott Hanna (inker), and Christie Scheele (colorist). | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Daredevil #377 (July 1998) |
| Created by | Scott Lobdell (writer) Tom Morgan (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Max Mullins |
| Species | Human mutate |
| Team affiliations | Emissaries of Evil |
| Partnerships | La Concierge |
| Abilities | Telepathy |
Max Mullins has the ability to rewire and alter a person's brainwaves to his liking. Taking on the name Synapse, he, along with La Concierge andStilt-Man, is recruited by theKingpin to form the third incarnation of theEmissaries of Evil. Synapse temporarily shuts down Stilt-Man's brain so that he will not reveal his employer's name toDaredevil, who at the time was acting as an agent forS.H.I.E.L.D. and had his mind wiped to think he was Laurent Levasseur.[1]
Tired of being pushed around, Synapse plans on using his powers on the Kingpin, but the Kingpin, who had a stronger mind, knew of Synapse's plot and threatens to kill him if he does not continue to work under him.[2] Eventually, the Kingpin has Synapse use his powers on Laurent, but it instead reminds him that he is Daredevil. He knocks out Synapse with one kick.[3]
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny Avengers (vol. 3) #1 (December 2015) |
| Created by | Gerry Duggan (writer) Ryan Stegman (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Emily Guerrero |
| Species | Inhuman |
| Team affiliations | Uncanny Avengers |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength Enhanced speed Telepathy Animal control |
Emily Guerrero lived with her younger brother and grandfather, Ivan, when the Terrigen Mist cloud affected their area. Emily and Ivan both had their latentInhuman abilities activated, with Ivan becoming a villain called the Shredded Man.[4]
Emily later joins the Avengers Unity Squad underCaptain America's leadership. Despite Emily being new, Steve Rogers has faith in her, even though she and teammateRogue do not get along very well.[5]
The Max Mullins incarnation of Synapse possesses telepathy, which he uses to rewire and alter a person's brainwaves to his liking.
The Emily Guerrero incarnation of Synapse possesses telepathy which enables her to influence the minds of others, including animals. She also possesses superhuman strength and speed.
