Femizons

Femizons

Lesserwell-documentedMarvel Comics (1970s–1990s superhero fiction)Marvel Comics multiverse (alternate/future Earths: Earth-712, Earth-715)Earth-616 (Marvel main continuity)
Origin

In Marvel continuity the name 'Femizons' designates two related fictional usages. One is a future gynarchic polity called Femizonia (appearing in stories identifying Thundra as from Earth-712 and other appendices listing Femizons of Earth-715) characterized as a society ruled and controlled by women and in some accounts populated by genetically enhanced Amazon-like warriors. The other usage is a contemporary Earth-616 supervillain faction assembled by the villain Superia, who adopts the Femizons name after learning of the possible future where Earth is ruled by Femizons and organizes an all-female army of criminals with the stated goal of conquering Earth to establish female rule.

Appearance

As a collective, descriptions vary by incarnation. The future Femizonia is depicted as producing Amazon-like, physically formidable women; individual champions such as Thundra are presented as highly muscular and physically imposing combatants. The Earth-616 Femizons are a coalition of established female supervillains and thus present diverse individual appearances drawn from their member characters rather than a single uniform look.

Abilities

Femizons function as social and military actors within Marvel narratives. The future Femizonia maintains a matriarchal society and, in storylines, sends individuals such as Thundra into the present; Thundra herself is depicted with superhuman strength, high endurance, and expert close-combat skill. The Earth-616 Femizons act as an organized antagonistic force—a coalition of supervillainesses—engaging in coordinated attempts at conquest under Superia. No supernatural or folkloric powers for the collective as a whole are documented beyond the individually powered members.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • other
    No folkloric weaknesses specified in cited sources

Wards

None recorded.

Community Record

Sources
  1. [1]
    Femizons - Wikipedia. Wikipedia: 'Femizon is the name of two fictional groups appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.'wiki
  2. [2]
    Thundra Integrale 1972-1980 (archive). Archive: French synopsis describing Thundra as coming from Femizonia (Terre-712) and Femizons as genetically improved women of a matriarchal world.other
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    Femizons (Earth-715) - Marvun App. MarvunApp appendix listing Femizons of Earth-715 and noting purpose: maintenance of a society ruled and completely controlled by women.other
  4. [4]
    Lyra (Earth-715; Femizons) - Marvun App. MarvunApp character appendix referencing Femizons membership on Earth-715.other
  5. [5]
    Savage Tales Vol.1 #3 - publication reference. HowardWorks listing Savage Tales #1 and #3 as early appearances of the Femizons concept (1971).other
  6. [6]
    Article: After learning that there exists a possible future where Earth is ruled by women overlords called Femizons.... Source note: 'After learning that there exists a possible future where Earth is ruled by women overlords called Femizons, Superia names her own present-day army the Femizons.'other
  7. [7]
    Character rosters / mentions (Superia's lieutenants). Compiled source notes listing Blackbird, Iron Maiden, MODAM, Moonstone, Nightshade as members or lieutenants of Superia's Femizons.other
  8. [8]
    Commentary on themes / publication history. Tom Brevoort blog: commentary placing Femizons and Thundra in the context of Marvel's engagement with feminist themes in 1970s–1990s comics.other
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