CONTRAXIAN
COLONISTSCONTRAXIAN
COLONISTS
Classification: Semi-humanoid extraterrestrial race
Location/Base of Operations: Last seen on Contraxia, third planet from the sun in the Elidra star system, Milky Way Galaxy
Known Members: None identified;
there appeared to be at least two-three different
races/sub-species of colonists shown, although a "myriad" of races is
described;
the 2-3 races demonstrated (beyond the baseline Contraxians):
broad-faced & green-skinned
atmospheric helmet-wearers; tall,
lean & green atmospheric
helmet-wearers; orange-skinned short
colonists;
Affiliations: Baseline Contraxians, Jack of Hearts (Jonathan Hart)
Enemies: None, although their population threatened to overwhelm Contraxia
First Appearance: Jack of Hearts#2 (February, 1984)
Powers/Abilities: They did not demonstrate superhuman abilities in their limited appearances.
Some wore atmospheric helmets,
presumably indicating that they had difficulty or could not breathe
Contraxia's air.
Their specific breathing requirements are unrevealed; at least some appeared that they may be of an aquatic nature.
Apparently none of the colonists were
unable to tolerate extreme colds.
Traits: Little is known about their behavior, but they were willing and able to evacuate their colony worlds when the climate became to harsh/cold to survive.
They were willing to live
peacefully with the residents/natives of Contraxia and races from other
colony worlds.
Type: Bilaterally symmetric bipeds, at least
Eyes: Two (on head; colors not clearly seen, but likely
vary amongst races/sub-species)
Fingers: Unrevealed (may vary
amongst races/sub-species)
Toes: Unrevealed (may vary amongst races/sub-species)
Skin color: Green
Average height: Variable
History:
(Jack of Hearts#2 (fb) - BTS) - At some point, the Contraxians
colonized multiple worlds in their star system, at least.
(Jack of Hearts#2 (fb) - BTS) - Elidra, the
star/sun of Contraxia and its colonies began cooling.
(Jack of Hearts#2 (fb)) - As the sun cooled, Contraxia's outermost colonies were abandoned.
(Jack of Hearts#2
(fb) - BTS / Jack of Hearts#3
(fb) - BTS) - Their
innermost worlds became overpopulated by the myriad (see
comments) of refugee races from the frozen outer worlds, and
there were shortages of food
and shelter.
The colony worlds became frozen worlds.
(Jack of Hearts#4) - Jack of Hearts restored the cooling sun.
Comments: Created by Bill Mantlo and George Freeman.
We don't know how many worlds have been colonized in the Contraxian system. There are enough different races/sub-species to exaggerate them as "myriad," apparently.
Myriad means a countless or extremely great number (in the past, it specifically referred to a unit of 10,000). Obviously, using the term myriad in reference to the races from the Contraxian system that system that occupied Contraxia as their sun cooled is a bit of hyperbole.
One might argue that "system" might refer to an empire rather than a solar system, but the fact that they were all affected by a single sun pretty much rules that out.
I think it most likely that the colonists were genetically-engineered to survive on the alien worlds. While no real time scale was given, natural adaptation/evolution typically takes millions of years, although perhaps Contraxians could evolve/adapt more quickly.
Jack of Heart's restoration of the sun may have
allowed the colony races to return their previous planets.
This profile was completed 11/09/2025, but its publication was delayed as it was intended for the Appendix 25th anniversary's celebratory event.
Profile by Snood.
CLARIFICATIONS:
The Contraxian Colonists should be distinguished from:
|
The one representative seen appeared to be roughly 5'10" tall. --Jack of Hearts#2 Note: It is certainly possible that this guy was from the same sub-species as the tall & lean green colonist in the sub-profile below, but they were significantly different in appearance. This guy looked more reptilian to me. |
  Pale green-skinned, tall and lean, with a dark, fish-like eye, the one representative to wore an entire atmospheric helmet (although perhaps the entire suit was used for atmospheric protection) on Contraxia. The one representative seen appeared to be roughly 6'6" tall. --Jack of Hearts#2 Note: It is certainly possible that this guy was from the same sub-species as the broad-faced green colonist in the sub-profile above, but they were significantly different in appearance. This guy looked more piscine to me. |
Orange-skinned and short (perhaps 3' tall), they could breathe
without
any sort of atmospheric suit, although only his face was exposed
(Contraxia was still cold at this point).--Jack of Hearts#2 |
images: (without ads)
Jack of Hearts#2, pg. 9, panel 1 (partial profile)
panel 2 (face);
#3, pg. 1, panel 1 (Colonists on Contraxia);
panel 2 (frozen colony world)
Appearances:
Jack of Hearts#2-3 (February-March, 1984) - Bill
Mantlo (writer), George Freeman (artist), Bob Budiansky (editor)
First posted: 09/03/2026
Last updated: 11/09/2025
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