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|caption= Flux (Benjamin Tibbets) as he appears on the cover of ''Incredible Hulk'' Vol. 3 #17 |
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|character_name=Flux |
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|debut=''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #17 |
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|creators= ]<br>] |
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|real_name=Benjamin "Benny" Tibbits<br> Dennis Sykes |
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|species=Human mutate |
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|alliances='''(Tibbits)'''<br> U.S. Army<br> '''(Sykes)'''<br> ]<br> ] |
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|aliases='''(Sykes)'''<br> Matter |
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|powers='''(Tibbits)''' |
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'''Flux''' is the name of two fictional characters appearing in ]s published by ]. The first was one of the ]'s enemies. |
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==Publication history== |
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Flux first appeared in ''Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #17 and was created by ] and ].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=138}}</ref> |
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==Fictional character biography== |
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===Benjamin Tibbits=== |
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Private '''Benjamin''' "'''Benny'''" '''Tibbets''' was a Private First Class in the United States Army and a soldier with unresolved mother issues. He, along with a platoon of soldiers, were exposed to a gamma bomb by ], who wished to test its effects on humans. Tibbets was the sole survivor.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #17. Marvel Comics.</ref> He was transformed into a Hulk-like creature with superhuman strength. The only differences were that Tibbets, nicknamed Flux, looked more misshapen, his forehead and joints significantly more pronounced, and his transformation was more erratic, parts of him sometimes transforming while the rest of him remained human. Convinced by Ryker that ] was responsible for his condition, and had sold gamma technology to the ], Flux was sent after the Hulk, but the fight proved one-sided and Banner was able to talk him down. Tibbets underwent psychiatric evaluation thanks to ], but he was subsequently recaptured and broken by Ryker. Regressed to a childlike mentality and vocabulary, apparently perceiving Ryker as his 'mommy', Flux was once again pitted against the Hulk, but the fight ended when ] forced Ryker to stand down. Without Ryker's commands, Flux stopped fighting and broke down, reverting to Benny as he wept for his mother.<ref>''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 3 #18-19. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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Recently, Flux was revealed to be in ] custody, who experimented on him. However, he was killed by Grey of the ] during a raid on the A.I.M. base.<ref>''Gamma Corps'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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During the '']'' storyline, Flux was cast down into Hell after his death and is one of the damned souls who ] and ] encounter there alongside Elephantine, a ], and ].<ref>{{Cite comic|writer = Christopher Sebela|penciller = Phil Noto|inker = Phil Noto|colorist = Phil Noto|letterer = VC's Travis Lanham|editor = Kathleen Wisneski|title = Damnation: Johnny Blaze - Ghost Rider|volume = 1|issue = #1|date = 28 March 2018|publisher = Marvel Comics|location = United States}}</ref> |
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===Dennis Sykes=== |
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'''Dennis Sykes''' is a banker who appeared in the story '']''. He gains superpowers and an untreatable cancer following an accident with toxic waste. With a life expectancy of barely a month, Sykes launches himself on a brief career as a superhero, in an attempt to make a difference in the world while he still can, assisting the ] in saving ] from a cancerous infection and averting ]'s attempt to take control of his neighborhood. Although use of his powers made his condition worse, Sykes makes a positive impression on many heroes with his dedication to doing the right thing, accepting training from ] and receiving honorary membership with the Fantastic Four and the ] before he finally dies of stress from his final battle. His wife was by his side when he died. To honor him, a statue of Flux was erected at the children's hospital he helped after getting his powers.<ref>''1 Month 2 Live'' #1-5. Marvel Comics.</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
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Like the Hulk, the Benjamin Tibbets version of Flux has his abilities stemmed from ] exposure. These powers included immense strength, stamina, and durability, as well as regenerative ]. Unlike the Hulk, he cannot grow stronger when becoming angrier. It is unknown whether if he can jump vast distances like he does.<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Update'' Vol 1 #2 (August 2010)</ref> |
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The Dennis Sykes version of Flux has the ability to manipulate all forms of matter where he can repair broken objects, melt walls, and create ] from raw materials that are present.<ref>''Avengers: Roll Call'' Vol 1 #1 (June 2012)</ref> |
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==In other media== |
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* The Benjamin Tibbets version of Flux appears in the '']'' video game adaption, voiced by ]. Flux appears as one of the Hulk's opponents, challenging the Hulk when he attempts to destroy a force field generator keeping him confined in a military base. He seems to share the backstory of the comic book version, but no reference is made to the specific details of his origin, although it's implied to be the same. After he is defeated, he is thrown into the force field generator and is severely injured. At the end of the game, he is seen in a base where he is being treated from the injuries he sustained under General Ryker's care. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* at Marvel.com |
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* at Marvel Database |
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* at Comic Vine |
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* at Marvel Database |
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* at Comic Vine |
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