| For the post-Days of Future Past version, see Quicksilver. |
- "Pietro Maximoff breaks 8 world records, sparking review of mutant participation in athletics."
- ―25 Moments
Quicksilver (born Peter Maximoff) is a mutant who can move at supersonic speeds.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Peter Maximoff was born in 1956. He was the result of an affair between Ms. Maximoff and the mutant Erik Lehnsherr.
World Record Scandal[]
In 1977, Peter participates in a track and field competition and breaks 8 world records. An investigation is conducted on him in which he is revealed to be a mutant. This sparks a controversy of mutant participation in athletics. Later, athletics officials adopt a genetic testing policy in partnership with Trask Industries in which no athletes carrying the mutant X-Gene can compete in professional sporting events.
His name, along with the name of several other mutants, was listed on William Stryker's computer.
Some time after this, he met Wolverine and the pair became friends. He was among those captured and being escorted to a concentration camp.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Superhuman Speed: To be added
- Accelerated Metabolism: Quicksilver's powers also accelerates his metabolic rate. His body can break down food more efficiently than a regular human and, as a result, expels very little waste products that he can exhale through his skin. This enables him to rapidly heal from injuries much quicker than a normal human.
- Longevity: It is likely that Quicksilver's lifespan is also extended. According to Wolverine, he and Quicksilver met sometime after 2006, stating that Quicksilver can get into anywhere. This implies that Quicksilver ages at a slower rate and likewise has not lost any speed despite being around 67 years old.
- Superhuman Stamina: Due to Quicksilver's superhumanly accelerated metabolism, his musculature is prevented from tiring or building up lactic acid or fatigue toxins. able to accelerate molecules (be it his or another's) to disrupt the inter-molecular bonds around him. This can lead to many effects such as molecular combustion upon physical contact with the target. He was able use this ability to shatter the glass above Magneto's prison cell by placing his hands on it, vibrating the glass at a high speed until it shattered.
- Improved Thermal Homeostasis: Quicksilver can function in a stable internal environment that requires constant monitoring and adjustments to his condition that changes constantly, meaning he can resist the effects of friction and temperature while moving at incredible speeds.
- Accelerated Metabolism: Quicksilver's powers also accelerates his metabolic rate. His body can break down food more efficiently than a regular human and, as a result, expels very little waste products that he can exhale through his skin. This enables him to rapidly heal from injuries much quicker than a normal human.
- Enhanced Durability: Quicksilver's body hardens under immense pressure as a process known as the dilatancy phenomenon, which presumably lowers his wind resistance, allowing him to survive his immense speeds.
Relationships[]
Family[]
- Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto - Father
- Ms. Maximoff - Mother
- Twin Sister
- Peter Maximoff's Sister
Allies[]
- Logan/Wolverine - Friend and Ally
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