ANGUS GRAHAMANGUS GRAHAM
Real Name: Angus Graham
Identity/Class: Human;
Citizen of the United Kingdom (Scotland)
Occupation: Fencer;
it is unrevealed whether he has any other career, though Amanda Sefton referred to him as a "weekend warrior"
Group Membership: None
Affiliations: Kurt Wagner (aka Nightcrawler)
Enemies: Kurt Wagner (aka Nightcrawler; friendly adversary)
Known Relatives: None
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Presumably Scotland; mobile throughout Britain
First Appearance: X-Men: Soul Killer (1999)
Powers/Abilities: Angus Graham was highly
skilled at the art of fencing; he was considered A-rated and a force to
be reckoned with. He was also a good sport, maintaining friendly
competition.
Height: Unrevealed (he
is pictured alongside Kurt Wagner, who is using an image inducer, but
is otherwise likely matching his natural 5'10" height; the two men are
comparably sized, but their differing postures make a more accurate
comparison impossible)
Weight: Unrevealed (likely somewhere between 160 and 180 lbs.)
Eyes: Unrevealed
Hair: Unrevealed
Note: He was never pictured, nor was his appearance described)
History:
(X-Men: Soul Killer
chapter 2 (fb) - BTS) <Three years prior to the main story> - Angus Graham was the Scottish national fencing champion.
(X-Men: Soul Killer chapter 2 (fb) - BTS) - Angus was known to compete at fencing tournaments throughout Britain.
(X-Men: Soul Killer
chapter 2 (fb) - BTS) - Sparring at the Edinburgh Open, Angus faced off against Kurt Wagner (aka Nightcrawler of the X-Men).
Using an image-inducer to appear like a normal human, Wagner did not
use his teleportational or wall-climbing abilities (or his tail); as he
did not utilize superhuman abilities beyond his own training and
skills, Wagner considered competing against normal people fair.
The competition was even, with each man achieving four touches with their electric epee
(X-Men: Soul Killer chapter 2) - Advancing down the copper fencing strip with crisp steps, his knees deeply flexed, Angus smiled confidently behind the wire mesh of his mask.
When Wagner let his arm droop, exposing his wrist and encouraging his opponent to take a shot, Angus seemingly took the bait. However, when Wagner spun his epee in a circle-six parry, Angus disengaged, evading the defensive action, and then continued on, driving his point toward its target.
Wagner frantically hopped backward and parried again, barely catching Angus' weapon and sweeping it safely aside. Wagner then whipped his arm, his blade bowed, and his point flicked down, catching Angus on the white nylon sleeve of his jacket.
As the buzzer brayed, the director confirmed the touch and declared Wagner the victor.
The two fencers saluted each other, removed their masks, and shook hands. Grinning, Angus told Wagner, "Nice match, but I'll get you next time." Wagner acknowledged that he wouldn't doubt it.
Comments: Created by Richard Lee Byers and Leonard Manco.
In the above image, Graham is likely the one in the background/upper right. That's presumably Amanda Sefton in the upper right.
Profile by Snood.
CLARIFICATIONS:
Angus Graham should be distinguished from:
images: (without ads)
X-Men: Soul Killer, pg. 17
Appearances:
X-Men: Soul Killer (1999) - Richard Lee Byers (writer), Leonard Manco (art), Keith R.A. Candido (editor)
Last updated: 08/19/17
Any Additions/Corrections? please let me know.
Non-Marvel Copyright info
All other characters mentioned or pictured are ™ and
© 1941-2099 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you
like this stuff, you should check out the real thing!
Please visit The Marvel Official Site at: http://www.marvel.com
Special Thanks to www.g-mart.com for hosting the Appendix, Master List, etc.!