ZODIAC - The Earth Signs

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11th May 2018

THE EARTH SIGNS

The Earth Signs of the Zodiac include: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn

Within the various incarnations of the Zodiac in Marvel Comics, the members have a particular connection to or are a living embodiment of the sign they have been named for.  Human members, like those of the original Zodiac Cartel, are generally born under that zodiacal sign.  The LMD creations were given appearances, personality matrixes, and power sets based on their sign, its symbol, and the typical noted characteristics of those born under the sign.  Those who had actual super powers or were technologically enhanced had abilities inspired by their sign as well.


TAURUS

Symbol: The Bull

Birthdates: April 20th - May 21st

Common Personality Traits: Patient and reliable - Warmhearted and loving - Persistent and determined - Placid and security loving - Jealous and possessive - Resentful and inflexible - Self-indulgent and greedy


Zodiac Cartel (Cornelius van Lunt)

Appearances: Avengers (1st series) #72,77, 80-81,120-122,124, Iron Man (1st series) #183-184, West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26-29

Powers: horned headpiece reinforced for ramming and headbutting

LMD Zodiac

Appearances: (1st body) Defenders (1st series) #49-50, Iron Man (1st series) #183 - (2nd body) West Coast Avengers Annual #1 - (3rd body) West Coast  Avengers (2nd series) #26-28

Powers: (1st) superhuman strength and durability, retractable metal "horns" on his gauntlets able to increase in length (2nd-3rd) superhuman strength, durability, and natural horns

Ecliptic's Zodiac

Appearances: Alpha Flight (2nd series) #1,7,12, Weapon X (2nd series) #1

Powers: superhuman strength and resistance to physical injury, pointed horns can be used aggressively

Baal Abib Zodiac (Roberto Ferrar)

Appearances: New Warriors (4th series) #4-5

Powers: superhuman strength and resistance to physical injury, pointed horns can be used aggressively

Thanos' Zodiac

Appearances: Avengers Assemble #1-2

Powers: cosmic armor allows him to assume a bull-like secondary form with immense strength and resistance to injury

Vernon's Zodiac

Appearances: Amazing Spider-Man (4th series) #3,5 (2nd) #11

Powers: superhuman strength


VIRGO

Symbol: The Virgin

Birthdates: August 23rd - September 22nd

Common Personality Traits: Modest and shy - Meticulous and reliable - Practical and diligent - Intelligent and analytical - Fussy and a worrier - Overcritical and harsh - Perfectionist and conservative


Zodiac Cartel (Elaine McLaughlin)

Appearances: Avengers (1st series) #72,120-122, Iron Man (1st series) #184, West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26

Powers: none known

LMD Zodiac

Appearances: (failed construct) Defenders (1st series) #50 - (1st body) West Coast Avengers Annual #1, West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26-28

Powers: technical skills and the creation of devices

Ecliptic's Zodiac

Appearances: Alpha Flight (2nd series) #1,5,7,12, Weapon X (2nd series) #1

Powers: carries hand blasters, earth-based teleportation equipment

Baal Abib Zodiac (Tamara Sims)

Appearances: New Warriors (4th series) #4-5

Powers: none known

Thanos' Zodiac

Appearances: Avengers Assemble #1-4

Powers: cosmic armor transforms her into a secondary form with enhanced physical prowess and fiery energy wings

Vernon Zodiac

Appearances: Amazing Spider-Man (4th series) #5

Powers: telepathic pacification field


CAPRICORN

Symbol: The Sea Goat

Birthdates: December 22nd - January 19th

Common Personality Traits: Practical and prudent - Ambitious and disciplined - Patient and careful - Humorous and reserved - Pessimistic and fatalistic - Miserly and grudging


Zodiac Cartel (Willard Weir)

Appearances: Avengers (1st series) #72, Iron Man (1st series) #35-36, Daredevil (1st series) #73, Avengers (1st series) #120-122, Iron Man (1st series) #184, West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26

Powers: mask horns can extend in length to lift and constrict targets from a distance

LMD Zodiac

Appearances: (Failed construct) Defenders (1st series) #50 - (1st body) West Coast Avengers Annual #1 - (2nd body) West Coast Avengers (2nd series) #26-28

Powers: (1st) superhuman agility, leaping ability, limited gliding power (2nd) goat-like appearance with claws and hooves

Ecliptic's Zodiac

Appearances: Alpha Flight (2nd series) #12, Weapon X (2nd series) #1

Powers: goat-like appearance with superhuman strength and agility, as well as pointed horns

Thanos' Zodiac

Appearances: Avengers Assemble #1

Powers: none demonstrated

Vernon's Zodiac

Appearances: Amazing Spider-Man (4th series) #4

Powers: none known