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Scaleface


Real Name: Unknown
Affiliation: X-Humed
Previous Affiliations: Morlocks: Tunnelers
Status: Deceased
Alternate-X Versions: (X-Men: Evolution)
Codename Etymology: Pronounced skāl'fās [From Old French escale, "skin plates on fish or snakes," from proto-Germanic skælo "split, divide" + Vulgar Latin facia, from Latin facies "appearance, form, figure," also "visage, countenance"];
Powers & History: Ability to turn into a large lizard. In this form she gains super strength, fire-breathing, scaly skin, and razor sharp claws.

Scaleface was one of the Morlocks that lived outside of the main community of Morlocks, in the group called the Tunnelers, led by Berzerker. When the Marauders attacked the Morlocks, Scaleface along with other Morlocks were trying to fight back. After some battling, X-Factor came to help the Morlocks. The Tunnelers thought they were attackers, and battled X-Factor. After Berzerker recognized them as the X-Terminators, the battle ended, and Scaleface was one of the Tunnelers that accepted X-Factor's offer of an alliance. At the X-Factor Headquarters, Berzerker realized that X-Factor acted as mutant hunters. So Berzerker led the team out, but Scaleface pleaded with Berzerker to stay, though she was overruled. As soon as they escaped, they were attacked by the Savage Wolves Gang. The gang attempted to rob them, and then realized that they were mutants. The gang killed Blow-Hard, and that led to a huge battle. X-Factor then intervened, and Berzerker thought that to be a threat. He pushed Scaleface out of the way, to attack X-Factor. The police showed up, and Scaleface transformed and fought. The police then shot Scaleface. She transformed back and died in Berzerker's arms.

Scaleface was then revived by Black Talon to join his Unliving X-Humed. In one battle with She-Hulk, she was again killed, and her body finally was given a proper burial.


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