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'''Powerhouse''' is the name of several characters appearing in [[American comic book|American comic books]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The first incarnation of Powerhouse, Rieg Davan, first appeared in ''[[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]]'' #2 (October 1976). The second incarnation, an unknown female [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]], debuted in ''[[Peter Parker: Spider-Man]]'' #15 (August 1991).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Religion of Powerhouse (13824) |url=https://www.comicbookreligion.com/?c=13824&Powerhouse |access-date=2026-10-26 |website=Comic Book Religion}}</ref> The third incarnation, [[Alex Power]], made his first appearance as Powerhouse in ''New Warriors'' #64 (August 1995).

==Publication history==
Rieg Davan debuted in ''[[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]]'' #2 (October 1976), created by [[Marv Wolfman]], [[John Buscema]], and [[Joe Sinnott]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=273}}</ref> He subsequently appeared in several Marvel series, including ''Nova'' #6-8 (February–April 1977), #10-11 (June–July 1977), #24-25 (March & May 1979), ''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #206 (May 1979), #208-209 (July–August 1979), and ''[[Rom the Space Knight|Rom]]'' #24 (November 1981). Powerhouse also appeared as part of the "Champions of Xandar" entry in the ''[[Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition]]'' #16.

==Fictional character biography==
===Powerhouse (Rieg Davan)===
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|character_name = Powerhouse
|image          = 
|caption        = 
|real_name      = Rieg Davan
|species        = [[Xandarian]]
|publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
|debut          = ''[[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]] #2'' (Oct 1976)
|creators       = [[Marv Wolfman]]<br>[[John Buscema]]<br>[[Joe Sinnott]]
|alliances      = [[Champions of Xandar]]
|aliases        = 
|powers         = Superhuman strength<br>Ability to siphon the energies of any power-source
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Rieg Davan was a member of the Syfon division of the [[Nova Corps]], Xandar's superhuman military.  He was sent into space to perform surveillance on the starship of Zorr, an interstellar warlord. Before Davan could report on Zorr's activities, his ship was hit by a meteor shower and careened off-course, eventually landing on Earth. Davan's ship was found by [[Condor (comics)|Condor]], who brainwashed Davan into serving him.<ref>''[[Nova (Richard Rider)|Nova]]'' #2 (October 1976)</ref><ref>''Nova'' #24 (March 1979)</ref> Eventually, Davan regained his memory and returned to Xandar, serving in the [[Champions of Xandar]].<ref>''[[Fantastic Four (comic book)|Fantastic Four]]'' #209 (August 1979)</ref>

He was killed fighting the forces of [[Nebula (character)|Nebula]].<ref>''[[The Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]'' #260 (October 1985)</ref>
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===Powerhouse (mutant)===
{{Infobox comics character <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
|character_name = Powerhouse
|image          = 
|caption        = 
|publisher      = [[Marvel Comics]]
|debut          = ''[[Peter Parker: Spider-Man]]'' #15 (1991)
|creators       = 
|real_name      = Unknown
|species        = [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Human mutant]]
|alliances      = 
|partners       = Masterblaster
|aliases        = 
|powers         = Superhuman strength<br>Flight<br>Energy projection<br>Ability to draw energy to grow her powers
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The second Powerhouse is a [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]] with a strong hatred for humanity. As [[Beast (Marvel Comics)|Beast]] is giving a lecture at [[Empire State University (comics)|Empire State University]], Powerhouse attacks, intending to spread her anti-human message. Simultaneously, a mutant hater called Masterblaster decides to spread his presence and opinions at the same lecture. Beast battles both Powerhouse and Masterblaster until [[Spider-Man]] arrives. While Spider-Man keeps Powerhouse busy, Beast knocks out Masterblaster. Spider-Man and Beast team up on Powerhouse and knock her out.<ref>''[[Peter Parker: Spider-Man]]'' #15 (October 1991)</ref>

[[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]] and [[Carol Danvers|Warbird]] see a news report of Powerhouse attacking the area around the [[United Nations]] building, where an international debate on human-mutant relations was set to take place. Wolverine and Warbird attack Powerhouse, but are overpowered, as Powerhouse is draining Wolverine's energy and Warbird is doing more harm than good because she is drunk and being very reckless with her energy blasts. Eventually, Powerhouse knocks out Warbird. Without Warbird to get in his way, Wolverine manages to defeat Powerhouse.<ref>''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine]]'' #133 (January 1999)</ref>

Powerhouse works with Masterblaster in robbing a local bank, but is interrupted by Spider-Man, who defeats the two. One of the men present at the bank at the time of the hold-up becomes infatuated with Powerhouse and subsequently visits her in prison, which he intends to continue to do every two weeks for the next seven years, as she serves her sentence.<ref>''[[Spider-Man Unlimited (comics)|Spider-Man Unlimited]]'' (vol. 3) #4 (September 2004)</ref>

===Powerhouse (Alex Power)===
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Alex Power, leader of the [[Power Pack]], was known as Powerhouse as a member of the [[New Warriors]].

==Powers and abilities==
Rieg Davan possesses the typical powers and abilities of a Nova Corps Syfon Warrior. He can absorb most types of energy to increase his baseline endurance, stamina, and strength to superhuman levels. When fully powered, his strength increases from being able to press 1 ton to approximately 50 tons. If he siphons sufficient energy, he can release it in a massive explosion or fire force bolts from his hands. Davan can drain machinery and living beings of energy through physical contact. He is also a skilled warrior and pilot of various Xandarian spacecraft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Powerhouse (Rieg Davan) |url=http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix9/powerhouse.html |access-date=2026-10-26 |website=Marvunapp.com}}</ref>

The unknown Powerhouse has the ability to drain energy from other living beings to increase her own power. She can absorb energy through physical contact with a victim, even through brief contact such as a punch. She has demonstrated the ability to fly, fire destructive energy blasts, and possess superhuman strength of an unknown degree.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 25, 2004 |title=Powerhouse (Mutant, Spider-Man/Beast/Wolverine foe) |url=http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/powerhousemutant.htm |access-date=2026-10-26 |website=Marvunapp.com}}</ref>

== Other versions ==

=== Ultraverse ===
An alrernate version of Powerhouse appears in [[Ultraverse]]. Kenneth A. Sinclair grew up on a farm with his parents. At age 15, while driving a tractor, he was struck by "lightning", which was actually a Jumpstart jolt that triggered his superpowers. The incident energized him and gave him incredible strength. As an adult, he possesses superhuman strength, enabling him to lift up to 60 tons. His strength allows him to leap high into the air, reaching heights of approximately 100 feet. He prefers close-quarters combat and can punch at extremely high speeds. He also has enhanced hearing. Powerhouse has, at minimum, enhanced durability and can shrug off small projectiles. His eyes are impervious to impact and gas. His vitalizing mutation has enlarged his muscles and reduced the effects of aging.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2021 |title=Powerhouse (Ultraverse, Strangers foe) |url=http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix9/powerhouse_uv.htm |access-date=2026-10-26 |website=Marvunapp.com}}</ref>

==References==
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