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Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceX-Men #8 (November 1964)
Created byStan Lee (writer)
Jack Kirby (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoAngelo "Unus" Unuscione; legally changed to Gunther Bain
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsFactor Three
Brotherhood of Mutants
Secret Empire
Unus' Gang
AbilitiesForce field generation
Hand-to-hand combat

Unus the Untouchable (also known as Gunther Bain, born Angelo Unuscione) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Unus is a mutant, and is named for his ability to consciously project an invisible force field which protects him from harm.

Publication history

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Unus first appeared in X-Men #8 (November 1964), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1]

Fictional character biography

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Angelo Unuscione was born in Milan, Italy. After his arrival in the United States, he legally changed his name to Gunther Bain.[2] He became a wrestler, and, when Beast briefly left the X-Men, he was able to defeat him in a wrestling match.[3] Once in America, he sought out the Brotherhood of Mutants to join them. He turned criminal, and joined with the Brotherhood as they fought the X-Men. During the battle, his powers were enhanced by a shot fired from Beast's gun, increasing his power beyond his ability to control it, and making him unable to touch anything. He promised to reform, and his normal power level was restored by Beast.[3] He became a good friend of the Blob,[4] and they teamed up together on various schemes, such as posing as the X-Men and framing them for robbery,[4] before both mutants went their separate ways. It was revealed the alien invader Lucifer was behind this, and had made sure Beast's weapon did not work on Unus anymore.[volume & issue needed]

Unus then joined the villainous organization Factor Three in a conspiracy to conquer Earth. They fought the X-Men, but turned against the Mutant Master when the latter was exposed as an extraterrestrial.[5] Unus later visited Ogre at their Mt. Charteris base.[6] However, shortly after he was captured by Sentinels alongside several others mutants, but was later released,[7][8] after which he teamed with Blob and Mastermind as agents of the second Secret Empire; they were defeated by Beast,[9] and then held prisoner by the Secret Empire. Unus then joined an incarnation of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.[10] As a member of the Brotherhood, Unus joined in their battle against the X-Men and Kruger.[11] Alongside the Brotherhood, Unus battled the Defenders, but Magneto and the Brotherhood were reduced to infancy by their team member Alpha the Ultimate Mutant.[12] Unus and the others were kept at Muir Island.[13]

When the Brotherhood was reverted to adulthood and reorganized, Unus teamed with the Vanisher, Blob, and Mastermind and fought alongside the group against the Champions.[14] However, he left the team disheartened.[volume & issue needed]

He came in conflict with Doc Samson,[15] and Power Man, and then embarked on a New York crime spree, but was defeated by Iron Fist and Power Man.[16]

Not long after, Unus decided to retire from the life of the organized supervillain, deciding to use his talents in less "lofty" ways; he was making a living as a wrestler.[volume & issue needed] At some point, he fathered the Canadian mutant Radius.[17] It is also believed that the Acolyte Carmella Unuscione is either his daughter or sister, but no official confirmation of this has ever been given.[citation needed]

Coming out of retirement and teaming with his friend the Blob again, Unus discovered, during a fight against the Hulk, that his powers had become nearly uncontrollable, and his field was smashed by the Hulk.[18] Unus lost control of his powers and his force-field became so thick that it suffocated him, causing him to lose consciousness. Blob, believing Unus to be dead, rampaged through Brooklyn, leading to a fight with both Spider-Man and Black Cat.[19]

Years later, Unus reappeared on the decimated island of Genosha,[20] traumatized by the devastation and speaking of "ghosts". Usually arrogant and somewhat fearless, due in no small part to his invulnerable force field, he was shaken by apparent "ghosts" being able to pass through it. At some point, he stopped seeing them, and returned to his former hubris.

Unus later formed his own gang of mutant rebels (which included Caiman, Glamour, Hub, Lightning Rod, Paralyzer, Toad, and Toad-In-Waiting), trying to survive on the harsh island that Genosha had become.[21] They most commonly had arguments with Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto, and surprisingly never recognized Magneto out of costume. In their first confrontation, the mutant known as Freakshow ends up literally swallowing Unus in order to end the tensions. His powers protected him.[22]

Unus leads Appraiser and Stripmine, two superhuman poachers, to Genosha which caused him to be at odds with all the remaining mutants on Genosha.[23][24]

Unus stayed on the island until before the House of M,[volume & issue needed] and was depowered after the events of Decimation.[volume & issue needed]

Unus is later found by Quicksilver on Genosha, who restores his powers using Terrigen Mist.[25] The Office of National Emergency (O*N*E) soon steps in and take the mists from Quicksilver and his daughter Luna. Lockjaw teleports Luna and Pietro away before O*N*E* can capture them, leaving a battle between the Inhumans and the repowered mutants of Genosha. During the fight with Karnak, Unus's powers evolve beyond his control, forming a pink force field that suffocates and kills him despite everyone trying to save him. Karnak mourned his death.[26]

During the "Necrosha" event, Unus is among the many deceased mutants resurrected by Selene and Eli Bard using the Transmode Virus.[27]

Unus later turns up alive and attacks the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning. Spider-Man defeated Unus by covering his forcefield with webs and Toad took care of him.[28]

Unus becomes a citizen of Krakoa during the Krakoan Age.[29]

Powers and abilities

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Unus the Untouchable is a mutant who possesses the power to generate a field of invisible psionic energy around his body. The field acts to deflect objects and even energy beams, and can withstand great concussive force. Normally, Unus can control the force field at will and certain types of radiant energy, such as sunlight, can pass through the field, as do air and sound waves (at least within certain unknown limits). Unus has deflected beams of energy, objects of high mass, objects traveling at high speed and telepathy, including that of Charles Xavier. Unus was at one point vulnerable to Beast's ray gun that augmented his force field power beyond his control.[3]

In later years due to the effects of the Terrigen Mists, Unus's power again became uncontrollable for unknown reasons, finally repelling air molecules.[26]

Unus's force field was not impenetrable, and could be disrupted by a sufficiently powerful force. The Hulk did this on two occasions, the first time by simply shattering it with a punch enhanced by his anger.[18]

Unus is also a skilled wrestler.

Other versions

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Age of Apocalypse

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An alternate universe version of Unus the Untouchable from Earth-295 appears in Age of Apocalypse. This version is a servant of Apocalypse who is later killed by Iceman.[30]

House of M

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An alternate universe version of Unus the Untouchable from Earth-58163 appears in House of M. This version is a lieutenant of Exodus, who tasked him with eradicating humanity.[31]

Ultimate Marvel

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An alternate universe version of Unus the Untouchable from Earth-1610 makes minor appearances in the Ultimate Marvel imprint. This version is a member of Magneto's Brotherhood who possesses additional mind-control abilities. In The Ultimates 3, Unus is killed by Thor.[32]

X-Men Noir

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An alternate universe version of Unus the Untouchable from Earth-90214 appears in X-Men Noir. This version is a human mob boss and a rival of the Brotherhood, who later kill him.[33]

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Unus the Untouchable (born Angelo Unuscione, later legally Bain) is a fictional appearing in American comic books published by , primarily as an adversary of the . A with the ability to generate an invisible psionic force field that protects him from harm, he debuted in X-Men #8 (November 1964), created by writer and artist . Originally from , , Unuscione's mutant powers first manifested during his adolescence, initially allowing him to deflect objects and projectiles; he later immigrated to the , legally changed his name to Gunther Bain, and pursued a career as a flamboyant professional wrestler, adopting the ring name "Unus the Untouchable." Already using the alias, Unus clashed with the X-Men as a small-time criminal in an attempt to prove himself worthy of joining Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. During the confrontation, his powers became uncontrollably amplified before the Beast restored them, leading Unus to temporarily abandon his ambitions; he successfully joined the Brotherhood in subsequent conflicts. Throughout his history, Unus has clashed repeatedly with the , the Avengers, and the Defenders, often leveraging his force field for offense by pushing or moving objects, though it has vulnerabilities such as limits on size and intensity that stronger opponents can exploit. His powers once intensified uncontrollably during conflicts on the nation of , leading to his apparent death by asphyxiation when the field expanded to exclude all air; he was later revived by the sorceress as part of her undead thralls. A recurring member of the , Unus embodies early themes of prejudice and power in Marvel's lore, with notable appearances in events like House of M. Following his resurrections, Unus was granted amnesty and became a citizen of the sovereign nation of , participating in its defenses as of the early 2020s.

Publication History

Creation and Conception

Unus the Untouchable was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby for Marvel's X-Men comic book series, debuting as an early antagonist in the mutant superhero team's narrative. The character, whose real name is Angelo Unuscione, was introduced to provide a formidable challenge that highlighted the X-Men's need for coordinated teamwork against a seemingly impervious opponent. His powers, centered on generating an invisible force field, were designed to render him "untouchable," forcing the heroes to rely on strategy rather than direct confrontation. The character's first appearance occurred in #8, cover-dated November 1964, where he was portrayed as a professional wrestler recruited by Magneto through Mastermind to join the Mutants as part of an early expansion of the villainous group. This debut storyline emphasized Unus's role as a potential recruit tested by the Brotherhood, pitting him against the X-Men in an initiation challenge, underscoring themes of mutant supremacy and conflict central to the series' early arcs. and Kirby crafted the narrative to explore group dynamics, with Unus's invulnerability serving as a to showcase the protagonists' ingenuity in overcoming an unbeatable foe. Unus's initial design drew inspiration from wrestling personas, reflecting Kirby's personal fascination with the sport, which he had pursued through training and admired from his youth in New York's rough neighborhoods. This background informed the character's in-universe history as a flamboyant wrestler, blending real-world athletic bravado with abilities to create a visually dynamic and theatrical villain suited to Kirby's energetic art style. The conception aligned with the creators' approach to early foes, aiming to introduce diverse threats that pushed the boundaries of superhero team interactions.

Key Appearances and Story Arcs

Unus the Untouchable first appeared in X-Men #8 in November 1964, marking his debut as a Silver Age villain confronting the in an early standalone encounter. His involvement with Factor Three followed in X-Men #37-39 in 1967, where he aligned with the terrorist organization in a multi-issue arc exploring mutant threats. Additional Silver Age appearances included X-Men #20 (1966), where he joined the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and X-Men #59-60 (1969), featuring captivity by Sentinels alongside other mutants. In the Bronze Age, Unus expanded beyond X-Men titles, appearing in Captain America #174-175 (1974) during a crossover with the Secret Empire storyline, and Defenders #15-16 (1974), where he clashed with the non-team in a brief antagonistic role. A notable power escalation occurred in Marvel Fanfare #7 (1983), involving a confrontation with the Hulk that highlighted his force field's instability. He also featured in Power Man and Iron Fist #90 (1983), shifting toward solo criminal endeavors. The saw Unus resurface in various -related events, including New X-Men #132 (2002) amid the aftermath, and Excalibur Vol. 3 #1-5 (2004), a multi-issue arc integrating him into team dynamics on . His depowerment and death played out in Son of M #5-6 (2006) during the M-Day fallout, followed by resurrection in the event across #21-25 (2009-2010), where he joined Selene's undead mutants in a crossover on mutantkind. Post-2010 appearances included an attack on the Jean Grey School in Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 (2014), bridging X-Men and Avengers narratives. In the Krakoa era, Unus integrated into mutant society starting with X-Men Vol. 5 #12 (2019), serving as an envoy to Otherworld before capture. He featured prominently in X of Swords: Creation and X of Swords: Destruction (2020), tie-ins to the House of X/Powers of X framework, involving interdimensional conflicts on Arakko. As of 2025, Unus has appeared in 141 comic books across X-Men, Avengers, and related titles, often as a recurring Brotherhood member or opportunistic foe.

Fictional Character Biography

Origin and Early Conflicts

Angelo Unuscione, later legally known as Gunther Bain, was born in , Italy, where his abilities first manifested during adolescence in the form of a psionic force field that rendered him impervious to harm. He initially exploited this power for personal gain, using it to intimidate schoolmates as a bully before turning to petty crime in his youth. Seeking greater opportunities, Unuscione immigrated to the and adopted the anglicized name Gunther Bain to blend in. There, he channeled his invulnerability into a professional wrestling career, billing himself as "Unus the Untouchable" and quickly gaining notoriety for his seemingly unbeatable performances in the ring. His force field allowed him to withstand any physical assault, solidifying his persona as an invincible fighter and drawing crowds eager to witness his dominance. Unus's criminal ambitions escalated when he was approached by Mastermind on behalf of Magneto and recruited into the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in 1964, tasked with proving his worth by locating and defeating the X-Men. During his debut confrontation with the team in X-Men #8, Unus robbed a group of bank thieves to fund his mission but was soon engaged by the X-Men, who found their attacks repelled by his impenetrable field. The battle intensified when the Beast, temporarily absent from the team and working as a wrestler himself, inadvertently amplified Unus's force field using a cyclotron device intended to enhance his own strength, causing it to expand uncontrollably and isolate Unus from all contact. Forced to surrender for relief, Unus retreated from the Brotherhood's immediate plans and returned to wrestling, but his rivalry with the persisted. In the aftermath, he formed a criminal with fellow the Blob, leveraging their complementary powers for a series of high-profile heists that further entrenched their status as adversaries to Xavier's . This alliance marked Unus's shift toward independent villainy while maintaining his untouchable reputation in underground circles.

Power Instability and Alliances

During his debut confrontation with the in X-Men #8, Unus the Untouchable experienced a critical escalation in his force field powers when an experimental ray fired by Beast inadvertently enhanced his abilities to an uncontrollable level. The field expanded rapidly, repelling not only attacks but also air molecules and sustenance, leaving Unus on the brink of suffocation and starvation. In a desperate bid for survival, Unus surrendered to the , who reversed the enhancement and restored his powers to a manageable state, though this incident highlighted the inherent volatility of his mutation when pushed beyond normal limits. Years later, in the 1980s, Unus's powers destabilized once more without external intervention, growing so expansive that they isolated him completely, preventing intake of food or oxygen and causing severe physical distress. Seeking aid from a fellow , Unus turned to the Blob, whose adhesive physiology allowed him to breach the field and provide nourishment, forging a tenuous alliance between the two villains. This recovery enabled Unus to reemerge in villainous circles, briefly joining Factor Three—a militant organization plotting global domination—in issues spanning X-Men vol. 1 #34–39, where he collaborated with members like the , Mastermind, and the Blob against the before the group's defeat by an alien infiltrator posing as their leader, the Mutant Master. The alliance dissolved amid the chaos, but it marked Unus's shift toward more structured antagonistic partnerships amid his ongoing power struggles. By the 1990s, Unus had relocated to the mutant nation of Genosha, where he assembled a gang of rogue mutants to assert independence from emerging leadership structures. He clashed repeatedly with Magneto, who sought to establish authoritarian rule over the island, and Professor Charles Xavier, who advocated for diplomatic integration and reform, positioning Unus as a disruptive force in debates over mutant governance and sovereignty. These conflicts, occurring during Genosha story arcs such as those in Uncanny X-Men #390–393, underscored Unus's mid-career evolution into a territorial enforcer, leveraging his unstable but potent force field to challenge both heroic and villainous authority figures vying for control of Genosha's future. Leading up to the events of M-Day in 2005, Unus engaged in sporadic criminal activities across various locales, including isolated heists and confrontations with the that tested the limits of his recovering powers. These encounters often revolved around his reluctance to align fully with larger factions, maintaining a pattern of opportunistic villainy that echoed his earlier instabilities while avoiding deeper entanglements until Genosha's turmoil pulled him back into prominence.

Depowerment, Death, and Resurrections

Following the events of the crossover in 2005, Unus the Untouchable was among the vast majority of mutants who lost their powers during the Decimation, also known as M-Day, leaving him depowered and residing on the island of alongside Magneto and other former mutants. In the 2006 miniseries Son of M issues #5 and #6, Unus encountered Quicksilver and Luna, who had smuggled Terrigen Mists to in an attempt to restore mutant abilities; seizing the opportunity, Unus inhaled the mists, temporarily regaining his force field powers. However, the exposure caused his abilities to spiral out of control, evolving into an uncontrollable expansion that formed a pink metallic shell around his body and repelled even air molecules, leading to his suffocation and death as both and repowered mutants failed to intervene in time. Unus's demise positioned his body on Genosha, making him a candidate for resurrection during the 2009-2010 Necrosha crossover event in X-Force #21-25, where the villain Selene, aided by Eli Bard, used a combination of the techno-organic Transmode virus and dark magic to revive numerous deceased mutants as undead servants in her bid for godhood; Unus was among those reanimated but was ultimately defeated by X-Force operatives and returned to his grave. In Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 (2014), Unus reappeared alive and with his powers restored, launching an assault on the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, where he clashed with the X-Men; Spider-Man intervened by encasing Unus's force field in webs, causing it to contract and incapacitate him, though the circumstances of his latest revival were not detailed.

Krakoa Era and Recent Activities

Following the establishment of as a sovereign mutant nation in 2019, Unus the Untouchable became integrated into mutant society as a resident, benefiting from the island's open policy toward all mutants regardless of past affiliations. His reentry aligned with broader efforts to unite mutants against external threats, marking a shift from his historical villainy toward a more neutral role within the community. In (Vol. 5) #12 (2020), Unus was selected by for a high-risk mission to Arakko, the long-lost sister island to , alongside and the clone Summoner. Tasked with scouting and aiding in the reclamation of Arakko from demonic forces, Unus's force field abilities proved useful in the hostile environment of . This deployment positioned him as an unlikely ally in the X-Men's expanding defense of mutantkind, fighting alongside teams against Amenth's armies during the prelude to the tournament. During the event (2020), Unus was captured by demonic forces on Arakko but was subsequently rescued by the Arakkii, the island's warrior mutants. The kept him alive for reasons initially unclear, highlighting his strategic value in the conflict. He later appeared briefly in X-Factor (Vol. 4) #4 (2020), returning silently to with other mutants after the tournament's resolution, solidifying his place among the Krakoan population without further antagonism toward the . From 2021 to 2025, Unus maintained a low profile within , with no documented major involvements in governance disputes or large-scale battles. His stability post-—free from power instabilities or fatalities—reflected the era's emphasis on unity and protocols, though he did not feature prominently in subsequent titles like or Immoral X-Men. This period underscored a potential for redemption, as former adversaries like Unus contributed passively to the nation's resilience against ongoing threats.

Powers and Abilities

Force Field Generation

Unus the Untouchable's core ability is the generation of an invisible psionic repulsion field that forms a mentally controlled barrier around his body. This field acts as a defensive , deflecting physical objects, energy blasts, and projectiles directed at him. The barrier is generated subconsciously but can be consciously manipulated for offensive purposes, such as expanding or contracting the field on command to push away or manipulate nearby targets. The force field extends protection to Unus himself, his clothing, and any items he is holding or carrying, ensuring comprehensive coverage without requiring additional effort. In its baseline state, the field demonstrates significant durability, capable of withstanding high-velocity bullets, impacts from great falls, strikes from superhumanly strong opponents such as multiple punches and a full-force charge from the , and partial resistance to telepathic intrusions, disrupting mental probes to a limited degree. Over the course of his appearances, Unus's force field has undergone notable enhancements that altered its potency. In 1964, during his initial confrontation with the , exposure to a ray gun devised by Beast dramatically amplified the field's strength, increasing its repulsive force to extreme levels. Decades later, in 2006, following the loss of his powers due to the M-Day event, Unus inhaled Terrigen Mist in an attempt to restore his abilities; this exposure not only reactivated the field but evolved it into a more potent barrier capable of greater deflection and manipulation.

Enhanced Capabilities and Limitations

Prior to manifesting his mutant abilities, Angelo Unuscione pursued a career as a professional wrestler, adopting the Unus the Untouchable to capitalize on his emerging force field for invincibility in the ring. This background endowed him with exceptional close-combat skills, including grappling techniques and physical conditioning, which he later integrated with his powers to execute precise strikes and maneuvers while maintaining his protective barrier during confrontations. Unus's force field has demonstrated enhanced potency in specific scenarios, notably after exposure to the Terrigen Mists during the events on Genosha. In this altered state, his field evolved to block not only physical attacks but also air, sound, and light waves, rendering him isolated from external stimuli while amplifying its defensive resilience. This version allowed him to withstand assaults from Inhumans like Karnak, whose ability to exploit structural weaknesses failed against the reinforced barrier. Despite these advancements, Unus possesses no additional beyond his force field generation, relying exclusively on it for both offensive projections—such as repelling foes—and defensive purposes, without supplementary physical enhancements or secondary abilities. The primary limitations of Unus's powers stem from their potential for instability, particularly when amplified externally, as seen in early encounters where a device invented by the Beast caused the field to expand uncontrollably. In such states, the barrier can trap Unus within, preventing the influx of air and leading to asphyxiation or if not dispersed; the Terrigen-enhanced version exacerbated this, evolving into an inescapable pink metallic shell that ultimately caused his death by oxygen deprivation. Furthermore, Unus remains vulnerable during phases when the field must be voluntarily dispersed for basic functions like eating or communicating, leaving him temporarily exposed to attack.

Alternate Versions

Age of Apocalypse

In the alternate reality designated Earth-295, known as the , Unus the Untouchable emerges as a minor antagonist serving as a high-ranking enforcer and guard within Apocalypse's tyrannical regime. Operating as a , he leads elite mutant forces, such as the Elite Mutant Force, in missions to eradicate human survivors and suppress threats to Apocalypse's dominance, including hunts in ruined urban areas like Old New York City. Unus's abilities in this timeline mirror his mainstream counterpart's force field generation but appear amplified through integration with Apocalypse's advanced Celestial-derived technology, enhancing his defensive capabilities and allowing him to command armored Infinites—Apocalypse's cybernetic soldiers—while quelling potential uprisings and resistances. These augmented powers enable him to against assaults and project offensive barriers, making him a formidable suppressor of rebellions against the . His role underscores Apocalypse's strategy of empowering select s to maintain control over a dystopian world divided between the strong and the cullable. Unus meets his demise during a pivotal confrontation in the X-Men's uprising against , led by Magneto. In a desperate bid to execute Magneto, Unus lowers his guard momentarily, only for Iceman to freeze his body solid before shattering him with a improvised strike, effectively ending his threat amid the broader rebellion. This event occurs as part of his brief canonical appearances in the 1995 crossover, specifically within #1-4.

House of M and Ultimate Marvel

In the reality (Earth-58163), Unus the Untouchable operates as a high-ranking officer, serving as Agent Unuscione and commanding a squad of soldiers on hoverbikes who confront intruders in . During this encounter in Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 #83, Unus orders the forces of A.I.M. to surrender under the authority of the regime, demonstrating his force field powers in a capacity. He sustains severe injuries in the subsequent battle against the in Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 #84, highlighting his role as an enforcer in the altered mutant-supremacist world. In the Ultimate Marvel universe (Earth-1610), a counterpart to Unus the Untouchable appears as a minor member of Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutant Supremacy, possessing comparable psionic repulsion field powers that deflect projectiles and enable telekinetic manipulation. This version battles the in early conflicts and later clashes with the , but his role remains peripheral across the Ultimate X-Men series (2001-2009). He meets his end when Thor shatters his protective field with Mjolnir during a confrontation in the , underscoring his limited narrative impact compared to his counterpart.

X-Men Noir and Other Realities

In the X-Men Noir universe (Earth-90214), a pulp-inspired 1930s setting devoid of overt superpowers, Unus the Untouchable is reimagined as Angelo Unuscione, a ruthless mob boss vying for dominance in New York City against the criminal Brotherhood organization. His moniker reflects his reputation for evading assassination attempts through cunning and a tight circle of trusted enforcers, rather than any supernatural ability. Unuscione refuses involvement in Sebastian Shaw's scheme to profit from illegal land deals, drawing the ire of Peter Magnus, who orders his killing; the X-Men intervene to protect him, relocating him to Welfare Island, only for Eric Magnus and his men to murder him en route to Washington, D.C. This version of Unus appears across X-Men Noir #1-4 (2009), serving as a key antagonist in the noir thriller narrative centered on mutant-inspired gangsters and corruption. Unus features in brief, supporting roles within various "What If?" alternate reality scenarios, often as an opportunistic member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants with his core force field powers intact. In one such tale, he defects from Magneto's defeated Brotherhood to join a dystopian X-Men team led by a Juggernaut-empowered Charles Xavier, contributing to the regime's global conquest by using his protective aura to shield allies during battles against rebel mutants. These appearances, such as in What If? Vol. 1 #13 (1978), portray Unus as a loyal but secondary enforcer without transformative arcs or Krakoa-era equivalents in those divergent timelines. More recent multiversal variants of Unus include fleeting references in tie-in events, underscoring his minor presence amid larger cosmic conflicts. During the 2015 Secret Wars saga, he is name-dropped in a flashback within Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars #1, alluding to his involvement in the original 1984 Battleworld contest without expanding on his role. These nods maintain Unus's untouchable theme but limit him to background status in broader multiversal narratives.

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