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Creation & Design

Box was created by John Byrne as part of the Alpha Flight team, representing a Canadian superhero with a unique technological twist.

Early Years

Roger Bochs was a brilliant engineer who created the Box armor, which allowed him to fight alongside Alpha Flight. His character often dealt with themes of technology and humanity.

Character Development

Over the years, Roger Bochs has evolved from a supporting character to a more complex figure, grappling with the implications of his technology and its impact on his humanity.

Cultural Reception

Box has been well-received as a unique character within the Marvel Universe, representing Canadian culture and the integration of technology in superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Roger Bochs
First Appearance:
Alpha Flight #11
Aliases:
Box, The Box
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Alpha Flight, Department H
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert engineer, Pilot
Equipment:
Box armor, Various technological gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Alpha Flight #11
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Alpha Flight #11
 
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1st team appearance of Omega Flight: Wildchild, Diamond Lil', Box, Flashback

1st full appearance of Jerome Jaxom

Origin of Sasquatch

Alpha Flight #49
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Alpha Flight #49
 
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Madison Jeffries becomes Box

1st appearance of Whitman Knapp as Manikin

Alpha Flight #53
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Alpha Flight #53
 
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First published cover art by Jim Lee at Marvel Comics

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