Powerhouse

"Powerhouse" is a name used by several different fictional characters in Marvel Comics. One notable Powerhouse is Rieg Davan, an alien from the planet Xandar, with superhuman strength and the ability to absorb energy. He first appeared in *Nova* #2 (October 1976), created by Marv Wolfman, John Buscema, and Joe Sinnott. Rieg Davan is a member of the Nova Corps, capable of absorbing energy from any source, including living beings, to enhance his strength up to fiftyfold. He can also absorb the energy of weapons used against him and redirect it, and even create a psionic link to control an opponent's powers. Another Powerhouse is a mutant who appeared in the 1990s, possessing the ability to drain the energy of living beings to enhance her own strength. She first appeared in *Spider-Man* #15 (1991). Harboring a strong hatred for humanity, she battled heroes like Spider-Man, Beast, and Wolverine. She can fly, shoot energy blasts, and has superhuman strength. In addition, Alex Power, leader of the Power Pack, used "Powerhouse" as an alias while a member of the New Warriors, and Franklin Richards has also been associated with the name, he is the son of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. The Marvel Universe is a shared fictional universe where the characters, storylines, and settings of Marvel Comics are interconnected. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a series of films and television shows based on Marvel Comics characters. The series is characterized by common plots, settings, actors, and characters, and has achieved great commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.