Religion: Sauron religion
Name: Reptyl
Other Names: Reptyl Prime; Cap'n Reptyl; Captain Reptyl; the Non-Human
First Appearance: Silver Surfer (vol. 3) #11 (May 1988): "Nova"
Creators: Steve Englehart, Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 10
Enemy of: Silver Surfer, Nova, Super-Skrull, The Avengers
Ally: Contemplator
Ally: Stranger
Location: Coal Sack Nebula
Gender: male
Note: progenitor of reptilian evolution
On a number of occasions, Reptyl invoked "Sauro", who is apparently a an important deity in Reptyl's native religion.
In Avengers: Celestial Quest #3 told Reptyl of his intention to create his own pantheon of gods. He offered to grant Reptyl great power if he would serve him. Reptyl accepted his offer because he wanted to raise a reptile to the height of godhood. Reptyl's time as a "reptile god of pirates" was brief, however.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/reptylsaurian.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/r.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/reerer.htm