ONSLAUGHT

Onslaught

Onslaught is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Man #15, and was co-created by writers Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, and artist Andy Kubert. Onslaught was a sentient psionic entity created from the consciousness of two mutants: Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto. During a battle between the X-Men and Magneto's Acolytes, Professor Xavier used his telepathic powers to shut down Magneto's mind, rendering him catatonic.

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onslaught

Noun

  1. A fierce attack.
  2. A large quantity of people or things resembling an attack.
    They opened the doors and prepared for the onslaught of holiday shoppers.


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