His father was the greatest of Heroes, saving the entire universe
from subjugation time and time again! Now he must continue that tradition , his powers are
the same, but his outlook is different. He wields the mighty Nega bands and has the
Celestial insight of Cosmic Awareness. The universe is his inheritance, for he is its
Protector as he struggles to find his place amidst the Heavens, his buds call him Genis,
but he's known and feared by his enemies as....
Last issue: Captain Marvel defeated his mortal enemy Thanos as well as Black Sun in a
final conflict that threatened the Universe itself! Now, aborad the speeding "Rapier
Wit" , Genis, along with Adam Warlock, Quasar, Starfox, Firelord, and Drax the
Destroyer as well as Genis's girlfriend Angie are suddenly visited by a cosmic apparition,
The enigmatic EON!
"You and Quasar are in a quandary, Captain. Only one Universal Protector may exist
at a time, and I decide who that may be. Not Chaos and Order. Now you and Quasar must do
battle for the right to be the Protector of the Universe Entire! And to the victor, the
cosmos!"
Both men stand stunned at Eon's proclamation, then slowly they turn towards each, then
again, back at Eon.
Simultaneously they speak.
"No."
"What?" Roars Eon in disbelief, its eyes wide and stunned!
"You heard us." Answers Genis, " No. We're not going to fight for you,
or for anyone for that matter. After what we've all just been through, it wouldn't be much
of a fight anyway."
Genis looks at Quasar, who smirks, then returns his attention to Eon. "Listen Eon,
Captain Marvel and I , along with everyone else here saved the Universe from Thanos. Genis
deserves to called a Universal Protector, as much as I do, maybe more even."
Eon simply stares, still not comprehending that these beings have refused his orders.
"That's right Eon," Adds Adam Warlock, "This man IS a Universal
protector, as much as his father was, as much as Quasar is. Whether you like it or not ,
that is the way of things."
Eon stares , before finally speaking, "How DARE you all! I am one of the Cosmic
Unity! The trainer of the Protector! NO ONE may speak to me in that tone !"
Quasar steps forwards, before all the others. "Hold it Eon, what's wrong with you?
You weren't this way when you were still Epoch. Before you evolved. I think I liked you
better that way."
Eons face softens slightly, as if remembering it's time spent under Quasars watchful
eye.
Then, Captain Marvel speaks, "ENOUGH! This stops right here, Eon. Whether you like
it or not, I AM the universal protector , as much as Quasar is, and I have had enough of
you, and Chaos and Order, and Uwey , as well as every other cosmic deity trying to pull my
strings. As of this moment, I am off limits to all of you. Don't bother me again! They'll
be no fight here between Quasar and I, not now, not ever! Get it? Now get out of here! And
take that message back to the rest of the "Cosmic Unity"!"
Eon stares in stunned silence, then simply says "Your father was never like this.
He knew respect."
And with that, he disappears .
"Do you think that was wise?" Asks Warlock, "Dismissing him so?"
"To be honest Adam, at the moment, I couldn't care less. I'll worry about any
ramifications later. Right now, I'm to bone tired for anything other then a long
rest."
Suddenly Starfox's voice from the front of the small ship rings over the intercom.
"I think you all better come up front, we have a...situation."
"What is it now, Eros?" Asks Genis, as he flies forwards, amid a trail of
photon particles, the others flying or running after him.
"That!" Answers Eros, pointing at a forward view screen!
In front of the ship appears a wave of glowing, sparkling energy, rolling forwards, as
would a wave crashing upon a shore. Except this wave doesn't end. It goes on and on,
seemingly forever.
"What is that?" Asks Firelord, in stunned disbelief.
"A reality wave." Answers Genis, as all heads turn to see the cosmos
reflected upon his face, as he uses his Cosmic Awareness to its fullest ability!
"What does it do, Captain?" Asks Warlock.
"What it is doing is re-writing reality, to the form it wore before this
Revisionist War." Is his answer.
"You mean everything's going back the way it was before this all started?"
Queries Eros
"Yes, it is Uncle Eros. This is the result of our defeating Thanos, and Black Sun
returning his original form, that of a Black Hole. Everything that was because of Thanos
tampering, will be turned back the way it should be, because the power behind it is no
more."
"Wow.", is all a recently awoken Angie Bourdelex can say, as she makes her
way to the forward cabin to join the others as the awe inspiring sight continues to play
out before them.
"What should we do, Captain?" Asks Drax.
"Power down guys. Lets ride this wave out. When it gets to Titan, we'll disembark
from it's tail there."
"At the speed it's currently traveling, Captain, that could be at least a
week." Answers Firelord.
"Well , that means we all get a nice long rest." Smiles Genis in answer.
"I wonder how this will effect sentients everywhere? Will they remember this war?
Will they have any recollection of it?" Muses Warlock, while holding his chin in deep
thought.
"From what I can glean from my Cosmic Awareness, Adam, only those who were in
contact with any of us will have any sort of remembrance. The rest will not. This War will
never have happened for anyone other than us." Speaks Captain Marvel, grimly this
time.
"But, " Starts Quasar, "The Avengers will remember it, because you
battled them, right?"
"I think that's the way it's going to work, Wendall. At least from what I
"See" through my Awareness."
"Well no use in worrying about it now my friends." Speaks Eros as he rises
from his chair at the front of the cabin, "We all might as well enjoy the down time,
and relax."
All nod in agreement, as they leave the ship on auto pilot , and retire to the rear
lounge area .
Nine days later...
The Rapier Wit enters an entry portal into Titans interior, all aboard hold their
collective breath, awaiting the sight that will greet them. Will it be the idyllic setting
of Earths 1950's as Genis last saw ? Or will it be Titan as it was meant to be, a
futuristic wonderland?
Finally, the last airlock spirals open, as deflector shields allow the ship egress, and
the world of Titan reveals itself!
"It-it's beautiful!" Exclaims Angie, as trees line its walks, and modern
buildings reach for the holographic "sky".
Eros exhales a sigh of relief "Back to Normal, thank Chronos."
Suddenly a beautiful woman flies down from above, astride a winged Griffon!
"Genis! Eros! You're safe, thank The Gods!"
"Elysius!" Exclaims Eros, "All is well I see at last." He smiles
broadly as Elysius returns the look. Then she turns to her son.
"Genis, my son. I knew you were alright. I knew you were involved in this madness
somehow. After you all left * , slowly my mind began to clear, at least somewhat. I knew
something was horribly wrong, and I sensed that only you , my son, could make it all
right."
*See CM #87
"Well mom, you were right, I guess. Everything's back to normal now, from the
looks of things." Genis stares around him at the gorgeous world of Titan, his long
blonde hair blowing in the slight breeze, and smiles.
From the inside of the "Wit" Drax and Firelord approach, as do Quasar and
Warlock.
"It's time for a parting of the ways my friends." Grins Adam almost
uncharacteristically. "I have to search out several of my companions , who were lost
to me at this wars beginning. But I'd like to return to Titan , perhaps to stay a while,
if I am welcome."
Captain Marvel shakes Adam Warlocks hand, "Of course you're welcome Adam, you're a
good friend, and a worthy companion in a fight."
"I'll be going too, Genis." Quasar offers, "I have to return to the
Avengers, and give them a detailed report on this Revisionist War, fill in the blanks for
them, that must be glaring at this point."
"Understood, "Fellow Protector" And Genis offers his hand to Quasar, who
takes it in a strong grip.
"What of you two?" Asks Genis of Drax and Firelord.
"Well," answers Drax, we'd prefer to stay around Titan for the time being. In
the Revisionist war Universe, we were the guardians of Titan, and that may be something
we'd like to follow up on here, at least temporarily ."
"Good, I'm sure Mentor could use your help full time."
"Yes, answers Firelord, "As a former Starship Captain, I'm sure my abilities
would come in handy in training Titans defensive forces."
Suddenly a voice intrudes upon them all
"What defensive forces?" All heads turn towards the sound of that voice.
"Mentor!" Exclaims Genis.
"Good to see you , lad. And all of you as well. There'll be a banquet in all of
your honors tonight. I know it's not much, but consider it Titans way of saying
"thank you."
Warlock approaches Mentor, "Mentor, while I appreciate the gesture, believe me
when I say it is not necessary."
"I'll not hear any excuses , Warlock. I would very much like to have your presence
at the banquet, I would consider it a great honor for you to be there. Besides, you
wouldn't want to anger the ruler of Titan now, would you?"
As he speaks , Mentors eyes spark energy angrily, but then he playfully smiles at
Warlock, who returns it.
"Very well my friends after an offer like that, how can I refuse?" Sighs the
Golden Gladiator in mock defeat.
Mentor then clasps his son , Eros on the shoulder. "My boy, it is good to see you,
very good indeed."
Starfox grabs his fathers shoulder in a return of the gesture, "The same here ,
father, the same here."
And so it goes...
That night all of Titan celebrates the return of the heroes, as the festivities
continue late into the evening, Genis-Vell and Angie Bourdelex slowly separate from their
friends and head to Genis' living facility he keeps on Titan, his" home" as it
were.
"I didn't know you had your own place." Angie states, as her flowing auburn
hair cascades across her shoulders "What other secrets are you keeping from me ,
mister Universal Protector?"
"Well you'll just have to find that out, won't you Miss Bourdelex?"
"I suppose I will Mr Vell, indeed."
The couple hold hands as they enter Genis' domicile, never knowing their every
movement, every nuance was being scrutinized by a dark hearted being of pure evil. A blood
hued hand reaches for a goblet of wine, and quickly downs its contents, as a gibbering,
leathern winged creature quickly refills the cup as soon as it is placed back upon the
small table of bone next to the dark beings throne. Evil lips curl back into a leering,
viperous smile, "Perfect." Is all the dark one says, as he throws his head back
and laughs loud, and long.
Kree-Lore C/O
A wonderful ending to an incredible story arc (though a little long). Making CM the new
champion of Death against Thanos makes sense, women need bodyguards against stalkers. This
Thanos tale definatly ranks as one of the best I've read, with one of the greatest battles
I've ever seen. As usual, Thanos' end seems permenant, but obviously won't be. I like the
little switcheroo at the end: Thanos helps Genus against Black Sun, Black Sun helps Genus
against Thanos.
The only complaint I have (a minor one) was that the whole storyarc was 9 issues long.
It's only a complaint because I had to wait between issues 9 times. Also, at the issues
beginning, you say that a year has gone by. By my calculation, it doesn't seem like that
long. The Black Sun saga may have taken a month at the most. The father/son reunion and
battle with Nitro each took about two days, and the Revisionist War itself looks to me
like one or two days. Maybe it took Thanos a year to learn to use his power, and Genus
comes back at about that time? Though Thanos seems like a fast learner to me, I'll take
this explanation.
Once again, a great story with a great lead-in to the Genus/Quasar battle. You are one of
the greatest writers I've seen, giving Genus the credit he deserves.
New Reader Steve.
Thanks Steve m'man. Stick around . What I have planned is sure to rock you!
