  avalanche (dominikos ioannis petrakis) is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain and an enemy of the x-men. a cretan mutant, avalanche possesses the ability to generate seismic waves from his hands that are strong enough to create earthquakes of varying sizes and to disintegrate any substance other than living tissue. he has been a member of the brotherhood of mutants and freedom force. the animated series x-men: evolution portrays him as lance alvers, a misguided mutant teenager and one time romantic love interest of the x-men's shadowcat. ==publication history==  created by writer chris claremont and artist/co-writer john byrne, he first appeared in uncanny x-men #141 (january 1981). ==fictional character biography==  avalanche's story before mystique recruits him for the second brotherhood of evil mutants is largely a mystery. it is known, however, that he is an immigrant from the greek island of crete. there, he lives a quiet life until mystique invites him to join her new brotherhood. during his first public appearance with the brotherhood, the team unsuccessfully attempts to assassinate senator robert kelly during his hearings and testimony on his belief that mutants pose a mortal threat to humanity. the x-men arrive to stop the assassination and battle the new brotherhood.uncanny x-men #141â142 after escaping the fray, avalanche continues his support of mutant supremacy via terrorist and criminal activities and battling the avengers with the brotherhood.avengers annual #10 avalanche briefly leaves the brotherhood and attempts to blackmail the state of california into paying him an enormous sum to prevent him from using his power to generate an earthquake. avalanche fights the hulk alongside landslide on this occasion and suffers broken arms when he attempts to use his powers against the hulk.incredible hulk #263 
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