Salvation Seed

The Salvation Seed is a plant that features in Marvel Comics.

History

The Salvation Seed was a genetically engineered plant matrix that was created by the famous scientist named Owen Chandler who specialised in botany. Many years ago, he had developed a reputation for himself as a man who developed and bred unique strains of plant life. Chandler was at the forefront of gene splicing even before the practice had a name. In this time, he created a whole new genetic matrix and over the course of many years he was on the verge of a breakthrough but was always missing one vital ingredient. The mounting frustration was said to had possibly contributed to a heart attack that ravaged his old body. Collapsing he scratched his hand on the salvation plant where he believed himself to be dead but in that time the cultivated life form he had nurtured came to bond with him and he found himself alive again that evening. The pain that afflicted him was gone and Owen found himself to be renewed and invigorated. (Hulk v1 #6)

Overview

In appearance, the Salvation Seed was a plant based organism that was genetically engineered. It was shown to come in a variety of forms and shapes. (Hulk v1 #6)

The plant was capable of bonding with a host body and regenerating it. Upon bonding, it manifested on the skin before being fully absorbed into the body. Its quite capable of transforming flesh and blood into vegetable matter. After bonding with a host, they were also capable of increasing the strength of a Human body. It also reversed the aging of its host causing them to appear younger. (Hulk v1 #6)

The seed was capable of manifesting as vegetable based copies and duplicates. This allowed them to take the form of other life ranging from humans to animals. In this state, they were able to operate as individuals and seemingly had no knowledge of their true origins. This was until they rested when they reverted into their plant-like state with roots that looked for sustenance. By the time they 'awakened', they returned back to their duplicated form. All these independent aspects of it were in fact part of a single lifeform. It was shown that they were even able to replicate the form of the dead and masquerade as them. These could be made through names and images collected which were shown to the duplicate. (Hulk v1 #6)

It was said that the Salvation Seed spread its spores and pollen into the air. This was noted for having a calming affect on humans. (Hulk v1 #6)

According to its creator, the Salvation Seed was deemed to be the perfect lifeform. It was said that the beings born of it were not troubled by sins and vices that afflicted the human world. Chandler believed they lived in harmony with the most peaceful kingdom on Earth which was flora-based green life. (Hulk v1 #6)

Under Chandler's direction, the Salvation Seed copies formed a cult of followers that looked to spread the Union around the world. (Hulk v1 #6)

One variant of the Salvation Seed grew into a massive flower with numerous tendril vines that were capable of ensnaring prey to devour. This flower was capable of spreading its seed and spores on a planetary level once it gathered enough energy. (Hulk v1 #6)

Notes

• The Salvation Seed was created by John Byrne and Ron Garney where it made its first appearance in Hulk v1 #6 (July, 1999).

Appearances

• Hulk v1: (1999)

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