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Mace
A mace is a simple weapon that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows. A mace consists of a strong, heavy wooden, metal-reinforced, or metal shaft, with a head made of stone, copper, bronze, iron or steel. Hawkman and Hawkwoman frequently used maces as part of their crime-fighting arsenal.
Machete
A machete is a large cleaver-like cutting tool. The blade is typically 50–60 cm (18–24 in) long, usually with a thin blade under 3mm thick. The machete is normally used to cut through thick vegetation such as sugar cane or jungle undergrowth but it can also be used as an offensive weapon. As a weapon, the machete has made several appearances in WildStorm Productions licensed properties, Friday the 13th and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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Mangani
In the world of Tarzan, Mangani is the jungle word for ape. Specifically, it refers to a species of ape closely related to gorillas. Mangani is also the name of the language of the apes, which includes various grunts, growls, and accompanying physical gestures. Tarzan himself has often times been referred to as a Tarmangani (a white ape).
(See Also: Earth-ERB)
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Mark of the Demon
This phrase was used by the Apache tribes of the 19th century to describe the horrible vertical scar that ran down the side of Jonah Hex's face.
(See Also: Jonah Hex (Volume 1) #8)
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Master of the Gestation Chambers
This was a title bestowed upon a noble lord and scientist of the planet, Krypton. The Master was in charge of determining which Kryptonians would be the most compatible for procreation.
(See Also: World of Krypton (Volume 2) #3)
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Maxi-Series
A Maxi-Series is a term referring to a comic book series with a set finite number of issues. A maxi-series differs from a mini-series in that the number of intended issues is usually greater than eight and could be as many as twelve or more. It is still different from a finite series in that the number of issues is pre-determined while the latter has no definite number of issues set which could run for a number of years before it ends.
(See Also: Mini-Series)
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Mercury
Mercury is a transition metal that perpetually remains in a fluid state. It is one of the Periodic Elements. Metamorpho has the ability to transform into Mercury. It is also the name of the first planet in the Sol system as well as that of one of the Metal Men.
(See Also: Mercury)
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Metagene
A metagene is a unit of hereditity found in living human organisms. It defines whether or not an individual has the potential to develop superhuman powers. Not all superhuman beings possess a metagene however. Many heroes and villains derive their powers through cultural heritage or acts of fate. A metagene is the DC equivalent to the Marvel Comics mutagenic x-factor.
(See Also: Metahuman)
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Metahuman
A Metahuman is a human being from the planet Earth gifted with strange super-powers as an accident of birth. Metahumans represent the DC equivilant to Marvel Comics' mutants.
(See Also: Metahumans)
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Metamutant
In the Amalgam Universe, a Metamutant is a hybrid form of a Metahuman and a Mutant.
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Mini-Series
A Mini-Series is a term referring to a comic book series with a set finite number of issues. A mini-series differs from a maxi-series in that the number of intended issues is usually less than six issues, but no more than eight. It is still different from a finite series in that the number of issues is pre-determined while the latter has no definite number of issues set which could run for a number of years before it ends.
(See Also: Maxi-Series)
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Mini-Sub
A mini-sub (short for miniature submarine) is a small submersible vessel that is usually equipped to carry anywhere from one to four passengers. The specifications for a mini-sub varies from vessel to vessel and are usually unique dependent upon the aptitude of the designer. Some mini-sub's are equipped with advanced sonar capabilities and onboard weaponry.
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Mirage Bird
A Mirage Bird is a large green avian native to the planet Thanagar. A Mirage Bird has the ability to generate duplicates of itself in order to confuse potential prey. Master thief Byth Rok once consumed a Changeling Pill which enabled him to assume the shape of a Mirage Bird. Hawkman fought Byth in this form and was able to subdue him.
(See Also: Brave and the Bold #42)
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Modern Age
The Modern Age is the informal term applied to a specific period of comic book publishing history. Following the Bronze Age era, DC's Modern Age is largely recognized as beginning with the 1985-86 crossover maxi-series, Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Crisis yielded not only the end of an era, but also the an omniversal reboot of the internal history of most of their major projects. Many characters and events that are germain to the continuity of Earth-One are said to be part of the Bronze Age.
Most of the Modern Age continuity occurs on New Earth.
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(See Also: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Post Crisis, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age)
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Moliom
In Earth-One continuity, this was a title bequeathed to members of the Kryptonian Science Council. Each Moliom answered to the president of the council, also known as a Drygur Moliom
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Molybdenum
Molybdenum is a Group 6 chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42. It has the sixth-highest melting point of any element, and for this reason it is often used in high-strength steel alloys. Molybdenum is found in trace amounts in plants and animals, although excess molybdenum can be toxic in some animals. The ability of molybdenum to withstand extreme temperatures without significantly expanding or softening makes it useful in applications that involve intense heat, including the manufacture of aircraft parts, electrical contacts, industrial motors, and filaments.Molybdenum is also used in alloys for its high corrosion resistance and weldability. Silas Stone and the scientists at both S.T.A.R. Labs and Dayton Labs developed Molybdenum Steel which has been used in the manufacture of cybernetic prosthetics such as those utilized by the Teen Titan Victor Stone.
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Monkury
Monkury was an animal God or totem from the Pre-Crisis reality known as Earth-S. An analog for the Greek God Mercury, Monkury bestowed swiftness and speed unto the anthropomorphic hero Captain Marvel Bunny.
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Moth Men
The Moth Men was the collective name given to Larva and Pupa, henchmen for Killer Moth.
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Mundy
In Fables continuity, a Mundy (short for Mundane) represents a normal Earth human who is unaware of the existence of Fables. Often intended as as derogatory term, Fables traditionally do not like associating with Mundies and believe them to be an inferior race.
(See Also: Fable)
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Mutant
A mutant is a human being gifted with advanced evolutionary traits. With the exception of minute physiological differences, there is little to distinguish a mutant from a Metahuman. Captain Comet and Jericho are two of Earth's few true mutants. Through varying circumstances, denizens of the DC Universe have encountered super-powered individuals from the Marvel Universe where the mutant population is considerably higher.
(See Also: Metahuman)
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