EJULP
Real Name: Ejulp
Identity/Class: Otherdimensional (Oktid race)
Occupation: Spokesperson of the Oktid
Group Membership: None
Affiliations: Black Tom (Thomas Cassidy), Trion, X-Men (Colossus/Peter Rasputin, Gambit/Remy LeBeau, Marrow/Sarah, Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner, Professor X/Charles Xavier, Shadowcat/Kitty Pryde, Storm/Ororo Munroe, Wolverine/James "Logan" Howlett)
Enemies: Juggernaut (Cain Marko), Mindless Ones
Known Relatives: None
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Unidentified dimension of the Trion/Oktid
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men I#368 (March, 1999)
Powers/Abilities: Ejulp belongs to the otherdimensional Oktid race, sharing their characteristic appearance: a fluid-like green body adorned with small orbs that adhere and detach from its form. Oktid possess four fingers, three iris-less green eyes, three nasal openings, and a unique mouth structure. Ejulp possesses the power of teleportation across various dimensions, albeit with limited control. Additionally, he likely holds the ability to peer into other realms by opening portals. Like his fellow Oktid, Ejulp is a pacifist devoted to worshiping the Trion, their divine deities.
Height: Unrevealed (approximately 5'11")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 145 lbs.)
Eyes: Green, no visible irises
Hair: None
History:
(X-Men II#88 - BTS) - Ejulp hailed from the Oktid, a race from another dimension known for their pacifism and devotion to their gods, the Trion. These divine entities represented the elemental forces shaping their realm.
(Uncanny X-Men I#369 - BTS / Avengers III#50 - BTS) - Unbeknownst to the Oktid, the Trion sought to purge themselves of darkness and malevolence. Millennia ago, the three entities comprising the Trion convened to extract all evil into a black orb, sealing it away. However, the absence of evil stagnated their reality, hindering its growth. Eventually, the imprisoned evil, capable of traversing dimensions, seized control of Earth's superhuman villain, the Juggernaut. As he rampaged across dimensions on his way to the Oktid's reality, inadvertently dragging Black Tom Cassidy along.
(X-Men II#88 (fb) - BTS) - The Oktid were taken aback when Black Tom Cassidy materialized in their reality. Believing the Juggernaut to be possessed by their eternal nemesis, they turned to Black Tom for aid. Unable to confront their gods directly without risking corruption, Black Tom advised them to seek the X-Men's help. Thus, Ejulp was tasked with locating and bringing the X-Men to their aid.
(Uncanny X-Men I#368) - Ejulp materialized in the X-Men's Danger Room, intending to transport them back. However, amidst a confrontation between the X-Men and Wolverine, Ejulp mistakenly teleported them to another reality.
(X-Men II#88) - Ejulp and the X-Men found themselves in a perilous realm infested with Mindless Ones and other threats. Despite apologizing for the misstep, Ejulp explained that fractured realities had led to their unintended destination. As they battled the creatures, the mutants discovered their powers behaved differently. Amidst the chaos, Storm inadvertently summoned a glimpse of the Trion, leaving Ejulp awestruck. Just as they grappled with the situation, Black Tom Cassidy arrived, redirecting them to the Oktid's reality.
(Uncanny X-Men I#369) - While a squad of X-Men was on their way to stop Juggernaut, Ejulp stayed behind with the severely injured Marrow and the comatose Storm. From their home, the Oktid witnessed the fight and were in shock when the sky suddenly began to tear a hole through reality as the X-Men freed the Juggernaut from his possession. However, just then, Storm woke up from her trance in which she'd confronted the Trion. Finally understanding what had transpired, Storm used her body as a conduit to heal the tear through realities. Storm then confronted the Trion, delivering a powerful speech that resonated with all the Oktid present. Reminded the Trion that by imprisoning a part of themselves, they never truly overcame their capacity for evil but merely hid it, ultimately becoming corrupted themselves. With her words echoing through the realm, Storm used her powers to send the Trion away. Witnessing this, Charles Xavier turned to Ejulp and requested their return home. A grateful Ejulp attempted to comply but accidentally teleported the heroes back in time to a Skrull training base.
Comments: Created by Alan Davis.
In moments of wonder, Ejulp echoed the phrase "in Bsal's name" akin to invoking a divine presence. Thus, it suggests that Bsal may be among the revered gods known as the Trion.
Oktid is Dikto spelled in reverse, and Ejulp is Dikto with each letter advanced one further in the alphabet removed (D+1=E). This serves as a homage to Steve Ditko, renowned for crafting surreal dimensions reminiscent of this one.
Images cleaned up by Ron Fredricks.
Profile by MarvellousLuke
CLARIFICATIONS:
Ejulp has no known connections to
Images: (without ads)
Uncanny X-Men I#368, p20, pan3 (main image)
X-Men II#88, p7, pan5 (closeup)
Uncanny X-Men I#369, p21, pan3 (teleports)
Appearances:
Uncanny X-Men I#368 (March, 1999) - Alan Davis, Joe Casey (writers), Adam Kubert (pencils), Tim Townsend (inks), Mark Powers (editor)
X-Men II#88 (March, 1999) - Alan Davis, Joe Casey (writers), Alan Davis (pencils), Mark Farmer (inks), Mark Powers (editor)
Uncanny X-Men I#369 (April, 1999) - Alan Davis, Terry Kavanagh (writers), Adam Kubert (pencils), Tim Townsend (inks), Mark Powers, Pete Franco (editors)
First Posted: 03/11/2024
Last Updated: 03/13/2024
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