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'''Lepirax''' is one of Dr. Demonicus' mutant monsters used to oppose Godzilla in the Marvel Comics universe.
'''Lepirax''' is one of [[Douglas Birley|Dr. Demonicus]]'s mutant monsters used to oppose Godzilla in the Marvel Comics universe.
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==Powers==
==Name==
Lepirax is an agile flier and able to execute complex aerial maneuvers. Lepirax has grasping claws and a hard exoskeleton which is impervious to injuries from gunfire, lasers, and even the blades of a helicopter.
Lepirax is a combination of "Lepidoptera" (the insect order of butterflies and moths) and "thorax" (which is the central section of an insect's body).


==History==
==History==
Lepirax is a grossly enlarged moth creature. Like the other monsters of Dr. Demonicus, Lepirax is bound to the Life Stone, and must return to the meteor to bask in the radiation to restore its vitality. Lepirax was released from its cage to protect Dr. Demonicus' base when the base was threatened by Godzilla and SHIELD. Wisely, Lepirax chose to avoid battle with Godzilla, instead attacking SHIELD agent Dum-Dum Dugan's helicopter. However, Godzilla dealt with Lepirax anyways, turning Lepirax into a pile of ash with a blast of atomic fire and then stomping Lepirax's charred body into the ground.
Lepirax is a grossly enlarged moth or butterfly. Like the other monsters of Dr. Demonicus, Lepirax is bound to the Lifestone, and must return to the meteorite to bask in its radiation to restore its vitality. Lepirax was released from its cage to protect Dr. Demonicus's secret base when it was threatened by Godzilla and S.H.I.E.L.D. Wisely, Lepirax chose to avoid battle with Godzilla, instead attacking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum Dum Dugan's helicopter; however, Godzilla dealt with Lepirax anyway, turning Lepirax into a pile of ash with a blast of radioactive fire and then stomping Lepirax's charred body into the ground.


==Combat Style==
==Abilities==
Lepirax appears to have a very developed sense of self-preservation, breaking off combat with stronger foes to seek out easier prey. The crafty moth monster is a relentless foe when certain that it has the upper hand, and will attack relentlessly in such situations. Not very valiant, Lepirax will seek to escape any situation that goes poorly just as quickly as it can.
===Flight===
Lepirax is an agile flier and able to execute complex aerial maneuvers.
===Physical abilities===
Lepirax has grasping claws and a hard exoskeleton which is impervious to injuries from gunfire, lasers, and even the blades of a helicopter.
===Weaknesses===
Lepirax was killed by a single blast of Godzilla's radioactive fire breath.


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==Comic appearances==
*''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]'' #4-5 (1977)
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 1 January 2024


Lepirax
Lepirax in Godzilla: King of the Monsters #5
Species Irradiated insect
Controlled by Dr. Demonicus
Allies Batragon, Ghilaron, Centipor
Enemies Godzilla
First appearance Godzilla #4

Lepirax is one of Dr. Demonicus's mutant monsters used to oppose Godzilla in the Marvel Comics universe.

Name

Lepirax is a combination of "Lepidoptera" (the insect order of butterflies and moths) and "thorax" (which is the central section of an insect's body).

History

Lepirax is a grossly enlarged moth or butterfly. Like the other monsters of Dr. Demonicus, Lepirax is bound to the Lifestone, and must return to the meteorite to bask in its radiation to restore its vitality. Lepirax was released from its cage to protect Dr. Demonicus's secret base when it was threatened by Godzilla and S.H.I.E.L.D. Wisely, Lepirax chose to avoid battle with Godzilla, instead attacking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum Dum Dugan's helicopter; however, Godzilla dealt with Lepirax anyway, turning Lepirax into a pile of ash with a blast of radioactive fire and then stomping Lepirax's charred body into the ground.

Abilities

Flight

Lepirax is an agile flier and able to execute complex aerial maneuvers.

Physical abilities

Lepirax has grasping claws and a hard exoskeleton which is impervious to injuries from gunfire, lasers, and even the blades of a helicopter.

Weaknesses

Lepirax was killed by a single blast of Godzilla's radioactive fire breath.

Comic appearances


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