x-terminator-bmfm-frontx-terminator-bmfm-standingX-TERMINATOR

Real Name: Unrevealed

Identity/Class: Robot of extraterrestrial (presumably Plutarkian) construction (see comments)

Occupation: Enforcer, warrior, assassin

Group Membership: Unrevealed

Affiliations: Dr. Karbunkle, Lawrence Limburger

Enemies: Biker Mice from Mars (Modo, Throttle, Vinnie)

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: "Can-Man, Tin-Man," "Tin-Top," (taunting nicknames from Throttle)

Base of Operations: Unrevealed;
    apparently destroyed in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America;
    possibly formerly Plutark or some other Plutarkian base

First Appearance: (Cartoon) Biker Mice From Mars season 1, episode 1 "Rock and Ride!" (September, 1993);
    (Shadowed) Biker Mice from Mars#2 (December, 1993);
    (Full) Biker Mice from Mars#3 (January, 1994)

Powers/Abilities: A robot, the X-Terminator is composed of an unidentified metal and is presumably superhumanly strong and durable, although he apparently was vulnerable to certain types of acid.

    He rode some sort of high-tech motorcycle with very wide tires, able to travel at high speeds.

    His right arm either held or was connected to some sort of powerful blaster weapon.

x-terminator-bmfm-sideangleHeight: Unrevealed (approximately 6'2")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 600 lbs.)
Eyes: Unrevealed (he wore dark sunglasses; likely glowing red
Hair: Orange

x-terminator-bmfm-rearobHistory:
(Biker Mice from Mars#2) - After the Biker Mice from Mars had interfered with the Plutarkian Lawrence Limburger's efforts to take over the Last Chance Garage as part of the Plutarkians' plot to strip-mine Earth, Limburger's agent Dr. Karbunkle summoned the X-Terminator to get rid of the Mice.

(Biker Mice from Mars#3) - Confronting the Biker Mice with "Hasta la vista, rodents! This will be a real kick!" as he apparently kicked a large desk at them and knocked them through a window of Limburger's skyscraper.

    After the Bike Mice had summoned their motorcycles and safely landed, the X-Terminator pursued them on his own motorcycle while firing blasts from his hand-weapon.

    As other agents of Limburger attacked, Throttle told Modo & Vinnie to focus on them, and he would handle "Tin-Top, here."

    Throttle then led the X-Terminator to pursue him, taunting him with, "Catch me if you can, Can-Man!"

    As the X-Terminator pursued him, Throttle raced up a ramp toward an acid dump tank, but as he approached the edge, he dropped a grappling hook.

    As the X-Terminator raced over the edge, Throttle was pulled to a stop by the hook, while the X-Terminator fell into the acid bath,

    Throttle advised that he hoped the X-Terminator had gone for the extended service warranty.
x-terminator-bmfm-acidbath
    At the X-Terminator was apparently consumed by the acid, he warned, "I'll be back."

Comments: Created by Rick Ungar.

    The X-Terminator's origins are unrevealed. I initially thought that Karbunkle had created him, but he only referred to summoning him.

    The X-Terminator was a deliberate homage/parody of the Terminator (in the cartoon, even the voice sounded like Arnold Schwarzenegger). The comic character has a similar accent, with v's in place of w's. "You vill not escape!"

    I read the three issue series from Epic, which was a fun, quick read, but I have not seen the cartoon, nor have I read the Marvel UK or the Oni series. I don't know whether all of the comics are in the same continuity or not and/or if the cartoon is the same continuity, as well. Usually, comics adopted to TV or movies have similar themes and often very close storylines, so it seems likely that the cartoon is a different reality than the comics, but that is not unconfirmed.

    I didn't see anything in the three issues that couldn't have taken place in 1993 in the pre-modern era. The three issues had pretty localized effects in Chicago. As a result, I am not going to designate it as an alternate reality.

    Does the X-Terminator appear in any other comics in this continuity? If so, let me know, and more can be added later if needed.

    According to the Wikipedia page on the Biker Mice From Mars cartoon, Dr. Karbunkle's full name is Dr. Benjamin Boris Zachary Karbunkle, and Limburger's middle name is Lactavius. I didn't see any of those names in the Epic comic series, and I'm not certain that the comic and cartoon are the same reality. Probably the same names regardless, but unconfirmed.

   This profile was completed 04/27/2025, but its publication was delayed as it was intended for the Appendix 25th anniversary's celebratory event.

Profile by Snood.

CLARIFICATIONS:
The X-Terminator should be distinguished from:



images: (without ads)
x-terminator-bmfm3-coverBiker Mice from Mars#3 cover,
       pg. 13, panel 1 (standing, with gun weapon blocking part of face);
       pg. 15, panel 2 (driving toward screen);
          panel 3 (posterior oblique on cycle, firing blast);
       pg. 16, panel 2 (oblique, dodging);
       pg. 20, panel 1 (acid bath)
Appearances:
Biker Mice from Mars#2 (December, 1993) - Rick Ungar & Bob Forward (writers), Rurik Tyler (penciler), Gary Fields (inker), Mort Todd (editor)
Biker Mice from Mars#3 (January, 1994) - Rick Ungar & Bob Forward (writers), Rurik Tyler (penciler), Gary Fields (inker), Mort Todd (editor)

First posted: 09/28/2026
Last updated: 04/27/2025

Any Additions/Corrections? please let me know.

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