Review of the Missing: Marvel’s Havok

This week’s Review of the Missing comes from a promotional minimate poster that was displayed with the launch of the Marvel Minimate line. The poster featured illustrations of what appeared to be upcoming Marvel Minimates. The attached poster identifies the minimate to be reviewed today, the black clad Havok from the X-Men.

The Havok character began as a B-Lister within the Marvel universe, but he gained increased prominence during the 1990’s. Havok is the troubled brother of the X-Men’s Cyclops, and consequently has a similar “blast” power.

The illustrated design for a Havok minimate does a great job capturing his classic black costumed look. The hair piece appears to be Havok’s focus helmet and would presumably be removable. Simple and understated, Havok’s original costume was never flashy. His “flash” occurred when he used his power to focus a blast at an enemy.

I am hopeful this minimate will be made. The Marvel Minimate series continues, and Havok has been featured in enough cartoons and comics to be recognizable to casual fans. I expect we will see a Havok Minimate before the series is done.