Ethan Edwards
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Ethan Edwards is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, who lived in Iowa with his two fundamentalist parents. He believes his powers are a "gift from God". He first appeared in Marvel Knights Spider-Man #14.
Biography
Early Life
Ethan Edwards lived in Iowa with his two fundamentalist parents, beliving his powers were a "gift from God". He has an older sister who is mentally impaired. As Edwards explained it: "Dad said it was because Mom had relations before she was married. Mom said it was Dad's fault."One night, Ethan's parents-to-be were driving home when a large metal object seemingly from space crashed with him inside. The couple decided that a miracle had occurred, that they were judged to be worthy and a child was given to them. The Edwards gave him a strong moral background, taught him the value of hard work and humility. Years later, Ethan told them he wanted to leave the farm and go to the city. As he prepared to leave, Mr. Edwards gave him a piece of advice he would never forget: "with great power, there must also come great responsibility".
In NYC, Ethan works at The Daily Bugle as the new star reporter and becomes a superhero called Virtue, asking Peter Parker to train him. It is revealed that Ethan's origins & powers aren't quite what they seem after Reed Richards performs some tests. He is as fast as the Human Torch, can see Sue when she's invisible, lift as much weight as Ben and heal injuries. After a fight, the press show up and Virtue takes off to protect his identity, but the press got a full facial photograph of Ethan as Virtue.
On the roof, Pete tells Ethan they've got a picture of him, but he says it's okay because his glasses will hide his identity. They go inside and, as the two of them step out of the elevator, the press surrounds Ethan and want to talk to him. Reed calls Peter to explain that Ethan is a Skrull, whose father created the Super-Skrull, and that Ethan was sent to Earth to conquer it.
Jonah calls Ethan into his office and tells him he'll let things go if he gives the paper the exclusive story on Virtue. Ethan refuses and flies through the window. Peter goes after him but Ethan takes off again for Iowa, leaving Pete to wonder how he's going to get there. The Fantastic Four are examining the ship Ethan arrived in when a bright yellow light comes out of it. It shines on Ethan, who begins speaking another language until the Thing smashes it into the atmosphere. When Ethan re-awakens, he lashes out at the FF, then begins to have some sort of nervous breakdown before flying off.
Back at the Daily Bugle, Ethan Edwards researches who and what the Skrull are, coming to think he is a "murderous Skrull". Confused and angry, he searches the Baxter Building for Reed Richards, but the man isn't home. When Spider-Man and The New Avengers arrive, a fight starts, but "a little old lady" tells Ethan he's not a monster but a good man. Spider-Man tells Ethan he has something no one does, "healing power", and a lot of people out there need healing. Later, Reed Richards revealed that the starship didn't give Ethan his ability to heal others, leaving Spider-Man to wonder where it actually came from.
Inspirations
The character`s similar origins and abilities show the obvious influence of Superman and Goku from Dragon Ball Z.Links
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