Rangers (Marvel)

The Rangers are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #265 (November 1981) and was created by writer Bill Mantlo and penciller Sal Buscema. The title page of The Incredible Hulk #265 also credits Mark Gruenwald with co-creation of The Rangers.
Team members usually hail from Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico.
==Origin==
The Rangers are a team of heroes based in the southwestern United States. The group was formed in manner much like the original Avengers team. When the Hulkcame under the thrawl of the Corruptor, Rick Jones was forced to call for help. The Corruptor wanted to also control Earths Mightest Heroes along with the Hulk. Instead of the Avengers answering the call Texas Twister, Shooting Star, Red Wolf, Phantom Rider, and Firebird responded. After defeating the Corruptor, the heroes decided to stay together.
==Story==
===Civil War===
In the final issue of Civil War, the team is announced as the official team of Texas in the 50 States Initiative with the addition of Armadillo and Living Lighting. However, Armadillo left soon afterward. The team also fought off the Skrull invasion during the Secret Invasion, after which the 50 States Initative was discontinued. The team of Rangers however remained together.
===Scarlet Spider===
The Rangers recently appeared in Houston with a new member, Fifty-One, when Kaine broke into Roxxon to confront the CEO David Walsh. After a brief fight the Scarlet Spider escaped. The Rangers reappeared again when Kaine attacked another Roxxon lab. During their fight the floor gave way to rev
==Membership==
===Founding members===
*Firebird - Bonita Juarez is a pyrokinetic and may be immortal.
*Phantom Rider - Hamilton Slade is the latest Phantom Rider.
*Red Wolf - William Talltrees imbued with the spiritual legacy of Owayodota.
*Shooting Star - Victoria Star uses a pair of specially-designed "star shooters".
*Texas Twister - Drew Daniels has the psychokinetic ability to form tornadoes.
===Post-Civil War recruits===
*Armadillo - Antonio Rodriguez, a mutate given super strength and durability by Karl Malus (Was removed from team for sexually harassing teammate Shooting Star)
*Living Lightning - Miguel Santos, an electrical manipulator.
*Fifty-One - Alien telepath.
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