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Synapse is the name of two different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

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The first Synapse, Max Mullins, first appeared in Daredevil #377 (July 1998) and was created by Scott Lobdell and Tom Morgan.

The second Synapse, Emily Guerrero, was introduced as a new member of the Avengers Unity Squad. She first appeared in Uncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015) and was created by Gerry Duggan and Ryan Stegman.

Fictional character biography

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Max Mullins

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Synapse
Synapse as depicted in Daredevil #378 (August 1998). Art by Tom Morgan (penciler), Scott Hanna (inker), Christie Scheele (colorist), and Richard Starkings (letterer).
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceDaredevil #377 (July 1998)
Created byScott Lobdell (writer)
Tom Morgan (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoMax Mullins
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsEmissaries of Evil
PartnershipsLa Concierge
AbilitiesTelepathy

Max Mullins is a member of the Kingpin's Emissaries of Evil who can alter the brains of others. He comes into conflict with Daredevil, who at the time was an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. under the identity of Laurent Levasseur.[1][2][3]

Emily Guerrero

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Synapse
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceUncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (December 2015)
Created byGerry Duggan (writer)
Ryan Stegman (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoEmily Guerrero
SpeciesInhuman
Team affiliationsUncanny Avengers
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength
Enhanced speed
Telepathy
Animal control

Emily Guerrero is a teenager with Inhuman heritage that was activated by exposure to Terrigen Mist. Her grandfather Ivan was also affected, and became the plant-manipulating villain Shredded Man.[4] Later, she joins the Avengers Unity Squad under Captain America's leadership.[5]

Powers and abilities

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Daredevil #377
  2. ^ Daredevil #378
  3. ^ Daredevil #379
  4. ^ Uncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #4
  5. ^ Uncanny Avengers Vol. 3 #1
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