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Animorphs

2023-07-16T20:35:24Z

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'''Animorphs''' was a book series created by [[W:K.A. Applegate|K.A. Applegate]] and published by the [[W:Scholastic Corporation|Scholastic Corporation]], running from 1996 to 2001. There were 64 books in all, including 54 'main universe' books, four ''Megamorphs'' (double-sized books), four standalone novels, and two choose-your-own-adventure. In addition, there were Animorphs [[Transformers]], video games, and a short-lived TV show on [[W:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]].

== Premise ==

In the series, the main enemy was the '''Yeerks''', a [[species]] of mind-controlling [[W:parasite|parasitic]] slug-like [[alien]]s who enter the brain through the ear of their hosts. In order to fight the Yeerks, a group of five young [[human]]s is given the gift of [[shapeshifting]] by a dying [[alien]] named '''Elfangor'''.

The [[shapeshifting]] ability allows these humans, who adopt the name Animorphs for themselves, to absorb [[DNA]] or genetic material by touch, and then transform into that [[animal]]. They can only remain shapeshifted for a maximum of two hours, however; after this, they are unable to return to their human form as the change is permanent. This fate befalls one of the main characters Tobias in the first book and his difficulties with being stuck as an animal are explored over the series.

The six main characters are Jake (signature morph: [[tiger]]), Cassie (signature morph: [[wolf]]), Marco (signature morph: [[gorilla]]), Rachel (signature morph: [[elephant]] until book seven at which point it alternates between an elephant and [[Bear (species)|grizzly bear]]), Tobias (signature morph: red-tailed [[W:Hawk|hawk]]), and Aximili (an Andalite, a sort of [[W:Psychic|psychic]] [[deer]]-[[W:Scorpion|scorpion]] [[taur]] alien). Aximili was rescued from the remnants of an Andalite Dome Ship in the fourth book. In the next (fifth) book, Marco discovers that his mother (sometimes called Eva, other times called Laura) is Visser One. In book six, Jake accidentally falls into a Yeerk Pool and ends up with the Yeerk, named Temrash, who used to be in his brother Tom's head in his. At the very end, Jake sees a Big Red Eye, who isn't named until the twenty-sixth book. The fanbase at this point was already very strong and was able to persuade Applegate to bring back the B.R.E., as the fans had started calling him. Another fan-induced idea happened in books five and thirteen when a member of the usually dumb Hork-Bajir "started talking like he had a Harvard education", as Marco put it in book five. Eight books later, a name was given to this type of Hork-Bajir: Seer. A fan named [[Erin K. Dover]] had persuaded Applegate to use intelligent Hork-Bajir.
(Note: The original term Dover used was Hork-Bajir Thinker, not Hork-Bajir Seer.)

In the twenty-third book, it is discovered that Aximili, or Ax, as the others call him, is Tobias' uncle, although the fans had known this ever since the Andalite Chronicles came out.

== See also ==

*[[W:Animorphs|Animorphs]] on [[Wikipedia]]

== External links ==

*[http://www.scholastic.com/animorphs/index.htm Animorphs] official wesite

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Wal Rus

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'''Wal Rus''' is a walrus character appearing in the Marvel comic books. He is [[Rocket Raccoon]]'s friend and first mate and the uncle of [[Lylla]].<ref>[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/wal-rus/4005-77310/ Wal Rus] on Comic Vine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.</ref> He is also an engineer and wears metallic prosthetic tusks that are interchangeable and can be used as tools and weapons, and are also capable of shooting lasers. He also has mechanical arms that that allow him to use for manipulating objects and interchange his tusks. Wal Rus serves as one of the security guards who works for Rocket and has to once again help his friend when one of the patient's mental powers begin to manifest after years of waiting. This is retconned, yet again, when he is seen working for Rocket and Groot to rescue Princess Lynx and fight [[Blackjack O'Hare]], his brigade, and Lord Dyvyne.

==In other media==

====Television====
* Wal Rus appears in the ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "We Are Family," voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.

====Film====
* Wal Rus appears as a painting in ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]''.
* A version of the character named '''Teefs''' appears in the 2023 film ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'', voiced by Asim Chaudhry. This version was created by the High Evolutionary and has cybernetic implants, robotic eyelids, and uses a wheelchair.

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.marvel.com/characters/wal-rus/ Wal Rus] on Marvel.com
*[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/wal-rus/4005-77310/ Wal Rus] on Comic Vine

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Lylla

2023-07-16T19:42:05Z

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'''Lylla''' is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.

She is an anthropomorphic [[otter]] who is the C.E.O. of the biggest toy making company in the universe, Mayhem Mekaniks on the planet Halfworld. She is also the friend and lover of [[Rocket Raccoon]] and the niece of [[Wal Rus]]. She inherited the company after her parents were murdered by Judson Jakes who wanted control of the company. The only way for Lylla to gain full control was through marriage. Lylla soon came under threat not just through Jakes, but also through Lord Dyvyne as they both wanted to control her toy company. Luckily, Rocket Raccoon came to her aid and with the help of their friends, [[Wal Rus]] and Uncle Pyko, defeated both parties. Lylla traveled with Rocket afterwards to start a new life together. These events were later revealed to be false. Lylla, along with the rest of the Halfworlders, were actually service animals who cared for mental patients on their planet. She was also apparently married to [[Blackjack O'Hare]]. She has not been seen since, and her marriage to Blackjack seemed retconned as he reappeared as a deadly mercenary and enemy to Rocket.

==In other media==
====Film====

* Lylla, also referred to as '''89Q12''', appears in ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'', voiced by Linda Cardellini.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |date=April 25, 2023 |title=New 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Clip Takes a Dark Trip Into Rocket Raccoon's Past [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425163848/https://collider.com/new-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-clip-rocket-backstory-james-gunn-comments/ |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref> This version was created by the High Evolutionary and sports robotic arms. In flashbacks, she befriended fellow test subjects Rocket, Teefs, and Floor and mounted an escape attempt with them, though all save for Rocket were killed. Amidst a near-death experience, Rocket briefly reunites with Lylla, who tells him that his time has not yet come.

====Video games====

* Lylla appears in ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series|Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series]]'', voiced by Fryda Wolff.
* Lylla appears in ''[[W:Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy|Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy]]''.

==See also==
*[[W:Lylla|Lylla]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.marvel.com/characters/lylla Lylla] on Marvel.com
* [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/lylla/4005-77309/ Lylla] on Comic Vine

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Wal Rus

2023-07-16T19:40:22Z

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'''Wal Rus''' is a walrus character appearing in the Marvel comic books. He is [[Rocket Raccoon]]'s friend and first mate and the uncle of [[Lylla]].<ref>[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/wal-rus/4005-77310/ Wal Rus] on Comic Vine. Retrieved November 20, 2022.</ref> He is also an engineer and wears metallic prosthetic tusks that are interchangeable and can also be used as tools and weapons, like shooting lasers. He also has mechanical arms that he can use to manipulate objects and interchange his tusks. Wal Rus serves as one of the security guards who works for Rocket and has to once again help his friend when one of the patient's mental powers begin to manifest after years of waiting. This is retconned, yet again, when he is seen working for Rocket and Groot to rescue Princess Lynx and fight [[Blackjack O'Hare]], his brigade, and Lord Dyvyne.

==In other media==

====Television====
* Wal Rus appears in the ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' episode "We Are Family," voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.

====Film====
* Wal Rus appears as a painting in ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2]]''.
* A version of the character named '''Teefs''' appears in the 2023 film ''[[W:Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]]'', voiced by Asim Chaudhry. This version was created by the High Evolutionary and has cybernetic implants, robotic eyelids, and uses a wheelchair.

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.marvel.com/characters/wal-rus/ Wal Rus] on Marvel.com
*[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/wal-rus/4005-77310/ Wal Rus] on Comic Vine

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