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{{Infobox power |
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| image = powers_morphing_putty.jpg |
| image = powers_morphing_putty.jpg |
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| caption = [[Connie]] morphs [[Penny Logan|her daughter]]'s appearance. |
| caption = [[Connie Logan|Connie]] morphs [[Penny Logan|her daughter]]'s appearance. |
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| held by = [[Connie]] |
| held by = [[Connie Logan|Connie]] |
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| absorbed by = |
| absorbed by = |
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| ability to = Physically alter the appearance of other individuals |
| ability to = Physically alter the appearance of other individuals |
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| GN=t |
| GN=t |
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'''Appearance alteration''' is the [[ability]] to change the skin, hair |
'''Appearance alteration''' is the [[List of abilities|ability]] to change the skin, hair and vocal cords of another person. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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* [[Connie]] is the only character known to have this ability. |
* [[Connie Logan|Connie]] is the only character known to have this ability. |
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==Limits== |
==Limits== |
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Connie morphs the appearances of others by touch. She is able to mold human skin, hair, and vocal cords at the cellular level. Connie smooths out [[Penny]]'s face and rebuilds it like someone else's as if it were clay putty in her hands. In addition to the facial features changing, her daughter's hair and eye color are changed, and her voice pattern is altered. The end result is giving her daughter an exact copy of another person's physical appearance except for the clothes she is wearing. |
Connie morphs the appearances of others by touch. She is able to mold human skin, hair, and vocal cords at the cellular level. Connie smooths out [[Penny Logan|Penny]]'s face and rebuilds it like someone else's as if it were clay putty in her hands. In addition to the facial features changing, her daughter's hair and eye color are changed, and her voice pattern is altered. The end result is giving her daughter an exact copy of another person's physical appearance except for the clothes she is wearing. |
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Connie's work in making Penny resemble a [[teleporter's girlfriend]] was enough to fool the [[teleporter]] and [[Thompson, Jr.|others]] (''[[Faces, Part 1]]''). According to Connie, the maximum length of time her alterations can hold is 24 hours (''[[Faces, Part 2]]''). However, in the past, "Connie has used her ability in the entertainment industry and gained international fame with her make-up and hairstyling work on high-profile clients ([[primatechpaper.com]]). Connie, however, cannot use her ability on herself. |
Connie's work in making Penny resemble a [[teleporter's girlfriend]] was enough to fool the [[teleporter]] and [[Thompson, Jr.|others]] (''[[Graphic Novel:Faces, Part 1|Faces, Part 1]]''). According to Connie, the maximum length of time her alterations can hold is 24 hours (''[[Graphic Novel:Faces, Part 2|Faces, Part 2]]''). However, in the past, "Connie has used her ability in the entertainment industry and gained international fame with her make-up and hairstyling work on high-profile clients ([[primatechpaper.com]]). Connie, however, cannot use her ability on herself. |
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== Examples == |
== Examples == |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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Image:Powers morphing start.jpg|[[Connie]] takes [[Penny]]'s face in her hands. |
Image:Powers morphing start.jpg|[[Connie Logan|Connie]] takes [[Penny Logan|Penny]]'s face in her hands. |
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Image:Powers morphing blank.jpg|Penny's face is smoothed flat, and then... |
Image:Powers morphing blank.jpg|Penny's face is smoothed flat, and then... |
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Image:Powers morphing girlfriend look.jpg|...the facial features are rebuilt with light blond hair and blue eyes... |
Image:Powers morphing girlfriend look.jpg|...the facial features are rebuilt with light blond hair and blue eyes... |
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Image:Teleporter girlfriend.jpg|...that's very comparable to [[ |
Image:Teleporter girlfriend.jpg|...that's very comparable to [[Teleporter's girlfriend|the real deal]].<br />(''[[Graphic Novel:Faces, Part 1|Faces, Part 1]]'') |
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Image:Powers unmorphing1.jpg|When Penny's modified appearance automatically reverts... |
Image:Powers unmorphing1.jpg|When Penny's modified appearance automatically reverts... |
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Image:Powers unmorphing2.jpg|...no blanking is required to return... |
Image:Powers unmorphing2.jpg|...no blanking is required to return... |
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Image:Powers unmorphing3.jpg|...to normal.<br />(''[[Faces, Part 2]]'') |
Image:Powers unmorphing3.jpg|...to normal.<br />(''[[Graphic Novel:Faces, Part 2|Faces, Part 2]]'') |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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* In an [[Interview:Faces|interview]] conducted by e-mail, writer [[Mark Sable]] confirms that it is Penny showering after capturing the [[Manhattan target]], and that the color of her hair changing can be assumed to be caused by her [[Connie|mother]]'s ability. |
* In an [[Interview:Faces|interview]] conducted by e-mail, writer [[Mark Sable]] confirms that it is Penny showering after capturing the [[Manhattan target]], and that the color of her hair changing can be assumed to be caused by her [[Connie Logan|mother]]'s ability. |
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* Mark also clarifies that, during the initial demonstration of the ability (''[[Faces, Part 1]]''), the hands shown touching [[Penny]]'s face are [[Connie]]'s. |
* Mark also clarifies that, during the initial demonstration of the ability (''[[Graphic Novel:Faces, Part 1|Faces, Part 1]]''), the hands shown touching [[Penny Logan|Penny]]'s face are [[Connie Logan|Connie]]'s. |
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* Regarding to what extent the ability could be used, Mark notes that the ability can "change the outward appearance of anyone in pretty much any way, albeit temporarily. That would include [altering] skin color and gender"; and, theoretically, giving a person animal parts as well. |
* Regarding to what extent the ability could be used, Mark notes that the ability can "change the outward appearance of anyone in pretty much any way, albeit temporarily. That would include [altering] skin color and gender"; and, theoretically, giving a person animal parts as well. |
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* In addition, Mark notes that Connie's and Penny's natural appearance is not a side effect of the ability. |
* In addition, Mark notes that Connie's and Penny's natural appearance is not a side effect of the ability. |
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Revision as of 16:12, 30 June 2008
| Appearance alteration | |
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 Connie morphs her daughter's appearance. | |
| Held by: | Connie |
| Ability to: | Physically alter the appearance of other individuals |
Appearance alteration is the ability to change the skin, hair and vocal cords of another person.
Characters
- Connie is the only character known to have this ability.
Limits
Connie morphs the appearances of others by touch. She is able to mold human skin, hair, and vocal cords at the cellular level. Connie smooths out Penny's face and rebuilds it like someone else's as if it were clay putty in her hands. In addition to the facial features changing, her daughter's hair and eye color are changed, and her voice pattern is altered. The end result is giving her daughter an exact copy of another person's physical appearance except for the clothes she is wearing.
Connie's work in making Penny resemble a teleporter's girlfriend was enough to fool the teleporter and others (Faces, Part 1). According to Connie, the maximum length of time her alterations can hold is 24 hours (Faces, Part 2). However, in the past, "Connie has used her ability in the entertainment industry and gained international fame with her make-up and hairstyling work on high-profile clients (primatechpaper.com). Connie, however, cannot use her ability on herself.
Examples
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Penny's face is smoothed flat, and then... -
...the facial features are rebuilt with light blond hair and blue eyes... -
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When Penny's modified appearance automatically reverts... -
...no blanking is required to return... -
...to normal.
(Faces, Part 2)
Notes
- In an interview conducted by e-mail, writer Mark Sable confirms that it is Penny showering after capturing the Manhattan target, and that the color of her hair changing can be assumed to be caused by her mother's ability.
- Mark also clarifies that, during the initial demonstration of the ability (Faces, Part 1), the hands shown touching Penny's face are Connie's.
- Regarding to what extent the ability could be used, Mark notes that the ability can "change the outward appearance of anyone in pretty much any way, albeit temporarily. That would include [altering] skin color and gender"; and, theoretically, giving a person animal parts as well.
- In addition, Mark notes that Connie's and Penny's natural appearance is not a side effect of the ability.