Toad (Mortimer Toynbee) is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. He is member of the Magneto´s Brotherhood of evil mutants.
ORIGIN
Later, he was recruited into Magneto's original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, becoming Magneto's sycophantic 'toady'. The Toad believed that Magneto loved him, while the mutant mastermind considered this henchman little more than a human shield. He was also obsessed with his then-teammate, the Scarlet Witch, leading to a continuing enmity with her and her brother, Quicksilver, though the crush was dropped years later after he saw her pregnant belly and became disgusted.
The 198
During the battle with the House of M, the Scarlet Witch changed back reality, genetically altering over ninety percent of the world's mutant population and only leaving a few hundred with their powers as a result, Toad among them. After rescuing Lorelei from anti-mutant thugs in Mutant Town, Toad escorted her to the Xavier Institute, where the X-Men had set up a camp for refugee mutants. Once he arrived at the institute he was paired with Fever Pitch as his tent mate, and made his disgust of the Sentinels "watching" them well known.
Civil War
Toad was among the group of mutants who broke out of the 198 camp, with help from Caliban, Domino, and Shatterstar. The group hid in what they believed was an abandoned nuclear bunker in the Nevada desert. While the X-Men and ONE battled outside the bunker, Johnny Dee was instructed by General Lazer to cause chaos amongst the 198. The group of mutants discovered this as Outlaw, being controlled by Johnny, pointed her gun at Domino. Domino's powers caused a misfire, giving Toad a chance to bring Outlaw down.
It was then revealed that the bunker was actually a blast containment chamber, for experimental weapons. As the auto-destruct sequence was initiated, Toad was trapped inside the chamber with the rest of the 198. The X-Men, teaming up with Bishop, Iron Man, and Ms. Marvel, quickly found a way to rescue the trapped mutants and the 198 walked away unharmed.
Utopia
Toad moved to San Francisco along with many other mutants. He has been seen recently in the city's riots. He was injured in the chaos and Dragoness and Trance were trying to carry him to safety, while H.A.M.M.E.R. soldiers were after them. They were saved by Gambit.
Powers
The Toad's intellect and physical abilities have gone through some changes over the years. In the character's inception, he possessed superhuman strength, agility, and a superhuman ability to leap great distances. However, over the years, the Toad's original powers have increased and he has gained additional powers through further mutation.
The Toad's primary mutant ability is a superhuman leaping ability that allows him to leap many times higher and farther than an ordinary human. In his first appearances, Toad had very little knowledge of hand to hand combat, fighting mainly by kicking wildly and by leaping about and attempting to land on his opponents. Recently, he has demonstrated a better sense of combat and a slimmer physique, using both his leaping ability and his long, prehensile tongue to his advantage.
The Toad's intellect has increased beyond his original levels and he has had access to vast technological and scientific knowledge, which he gained as a lackey to Magneto and while he was held captive by the Stranger. He has demonstrated the ability to apply this advanced technology, but lacks the creativity to make progress beyond his existing knowledge. For example, while he could build a powerful exoskeletal armor, he would be unable to improve on its base design.
The Toad has some degree of low level superhuman strength, particularly in his legs which grants him his superior leaping abilities. Toad also has a very flexible spine, allowing him to remain in a crouching position comfortably for hours, though he can stand if he wishes. He also has gained the ability to extend his tongue great distances and ensnare objects and people. His tongue is superhumanly strong to the extent that he once killed a magistrate of Genosha by ensnaring him with his tongue and squeezing him, causing the magistrate to be crushed to death. He is also able to secrete a sticky resin from his hands which allows him to stick to most surfaces. As well as an ability to secrete an odorless pheromone venom that he is able to use to control minds to a limited extent.
The Toad also possesses the ability to psionically communicate with amphibian life and expel powerful gusts of wind from his lungs capable of knocking someone down.
Appearances
He was one of the main characters in X-Men: the 198, but appears very rarely in all other X-Men storylines.Alternate Realities
Earth-295
In the Age of Apocalypse, Toad was a member of Forge's resistance group, the Outcasts. This version of Toad was a highly articulate Shakespearean actor, and a master swordsman. When the Outcasts were attacked by Domino, Toad killed her henchman Caliban but died immediately afterward at the hands of Grizzly.
1602 ToadEarth-311In 1602, Toad appears in as Magneto's spy in the Vatican. As Magneto's plot was to recruit the "witchbreed" who could conceal their abilities in the unfriendly world, it is wondered why Toad was included, as he is shown with a long tongue constantly coming out of his mouth. He also has the ability to climb around on walls. When his deception is discovered by the Papacy, he betrays Magneto and his allies in exchange for his life. However, when Magneto's group breaks free, they capture Toad. Magneto promises to kill him, but his death is at least delayed, as he is seen alive on the ship later, though he doesn't appear in the climax.
House of M ToadHouse of M or Earth-58163
In the House of M reality Toad was a elite Red Guard Unit SHIELD agent and wrote a best-selling book about his life. Toad was one of the first people to greet Wolverine upon his arrival in the House of M.
Ultimate Toad or Earth-1610
Ultimate Toad's personality and appearance is more snarky British punk than subservient yes-man, and he has been shown as a relatively competent fighter in his few appearances.
Ultimate Toad has been reported as dead after the Ultimatum story arc.
Movies
Although some fans thought he appeared in the third film, this was actually Anole, another green, wall-crawling mutant.
Television
Pryde of the X-MenPryde of the X-Men
Toad is a member of the Brotherhood of Evil terrorists. He is often fooled by his other team mates. Together with other Brotherhood members, they have stolen the power circuit. When the X-Men attempted to retrieve the machine, Toad blocked their way and Wolverine faced him one on one.
Spider-Man and his Amazing FriendsSpider-Man and his Amazing Friends
Magneto created a plan to free his fellow mutants. Toad was among the mutants freed by Magneto and fought Spider-man and his friends.
X-Men Animated Series
Toad is a member of the Children of the Shadow which is led by Solarr.
X-Men EvolutionX-Men Evolution
Toad's real name in the series is Todd Tolansky. He is similar to the original Toad version and appears in the cartoon X-Men Evolution and the comic books, except that he is an American teenager instead of a British adult, and does not know Magneto. And is not a sycophantic follower. So, really, not much at all like the original. In the Evolution storyline Toad is a 17 year old teenager of Bayville High school and has his first appearance in the first episode where he plays an important role. He is the first member of Mystique's Brotherhood and later teamed up with Blob, Avalanche, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. This is one of the most popular Versions of Toad. Because of his insecurities from other members of his team, he attempted to attack Jean Grey and prove that he is not weak, but Jean Grey confronted him, yet he lost against her until Jean was abducted. During the battle with Apocalypse, he and the other brotherhood refused to join the other mutants in fighting him except from Wanda. But they also followed her to Mexico because of their concern with their team mate. In Professor X's vision, he also became a member of the SHIELD's Freedom Force with the other Brotherhood members.
Wolverine and the X-MenWolverine and the X-Men
Toad was apprehended by the MRD. He also threats the MRD that the Brotherhood will come and save him. Then, the brotherhood blocked the way and attacked the MRD freeing Toad. As he saw Rogue, she became irritated by his attitude, he put Rogue's gloves away causing his powers to be temporarily absorbed. Domino then apologized and told Rogue that Toad is a newbie to the team. For lots of times, he is always captured by the MRD. He is also the one who reported Nitro's powers to the brotherhood.
| Super Name: | Toad |
| Real Name: | Mortimer Toynbee |
| Aliases: |
Mortimer Toynbee Todd Tolansky Hop-Friend (Avataar counterpart) |
| Publisher: | Marvel Publishing |
| Gender: | Male |
| Character Type: | Mutant |
| 1st Appearance: | X-Men #4 |
| Appears in: | 281 issues |
| Birthday: | |
| Died: |
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