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{{Infobox comics character <!--Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics-->
| character_name = Captain Mahr Vehl
| image = Mahr-Vehl.jpg
| converted = y
| caption = Promotional cover to ''[[Ultimate Secret]]'' #2 (May  2005) <br />Art by [[Steve McNiven]].
| full_name = Geheneris Hala`son Mahr Vehl
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]<br />([[Ultimate Marvel]])
| debut = ''[[Ultimate Secret]]'' #1<br />(March 2005)
| creators =
[[Warren Ellis]], [[Steve McNiven]]
| alliances = [[S.H.I.E.L.D.#S.H.I.E.L.D.|S.H.I.E.L.D.]]<br />[[Kree]] Empire
| aliases = Doctor Philip Lawson
| powers =
*Genius-level intellect
*Expertise in physics and engineering
*Implanted Kree combat suit granting: 
Superhuman strength, speed, and durability
**Energy shields and projection
**Weapon morphing
**Mode shifting
**Invisibility
**Flight
*Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
| cat = super
| subcat = Marvel Comics
| hero = y
| sortkey = Mahr Vehl
|species=[[Kree]]}}

'''Geheneris Hala´son Mahr Vehl''' (also known as '''Mahr Vehl''') is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Warren Ellis]] and penciller [[Steve McNiven]], the character first appeared in ''[[Ultimate Secret]]'' #1 (March 2005). Mahr Vehl appears in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] universe and is the Ultimate version of [[Mar-Vell]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kistler |first=Alan |date=2014-02-27 |title=Captain Marvel Costume History |url=https://www.themarysue.com/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-marvels-captain-marvels-part-two/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Five More Theories About The Blue Alien |url=https://comicbook.com/news/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-five-more-theories-about-the-blue-alien/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=Comicbook.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Erao |first=Matthew |date=2018-01-25 |title=Why Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Suit Is Green |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-brie-larson-green-kree-costume/ |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
Mahr Vehl is a member of the [[Kree]], an alien race. He is a "Pluskommander"—described by him as being equivalent to [[Captain (naval)|captain]]—in the Kree's interstellar fleet, the Kree Void Navy. Mahr Vehl is also a member of the Halason family, who according to Kree religion are God's chosen. Mahr Vehl denies this view and insists that his ancestor, Hala, was not a god—rather simply a man who believed that all that innocent life was worth saving. Initially a spy sent to Earth to prevent humans from developing interstellar travel, Mahr Vehl abandons his mission and adopts the identity of physicist Philip Lawson. Under this guise, Mahr Vehl aids in the development of an interstellar engineering program in [[New Mexico]].<ref>''Ultimate Secret'' #2</ref>

When the Kree attack the installation, Mahr Vehl is forced to reveal himself and battle the attackers. Although able to successfully defend the installation, Mahr Vehl is rendered unconscious and is eventually questioned by [[Nick Fury]]. Mahr Vehl explains he is a member of the Kree himself, and that they have been observing Earth to determine if humanity is a threat to the Kree.<ref>''Ultimate Secret'' #2</ref> Observing mankind's violent nature, Mahr Vehl reveals that the Kree have decided to confine humanity on Earth until the entity [[Gah Lak Tus]] can destroy them, ending the potential threat.<ref>''Ultimate Secret'' #4</ref>

Another Kree force attacks the installation soon after, but is stopped by a combined team of superheroes. Another team of heroes—with Mahr Vehl's aid—storm the Kree ship while the aliens are on Earth. The commander, [[Yon-Rogg|Yahn Rgg]], activates the self-destruct mechanism, but not before Mahr Vehl hacks into the ship's database and downloads its contents into his memory banks.<ref>''Ultimate Secret'' #1-4 (March 2005-Oct. 2005)</ref> Mahr Vehl later aids the heroes against the "heralds" of Gah Lak Tus, the [[Silver Surfer#Ultimate Silver Surfer|Silver Surfers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=2018-07-22 |title=Every Captain Marvel Ever, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/every-captain-marvel-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> Mahr Vehl is wounded in battle, but this diversionary action gives [[Maker (character)|Mister Fantastic]] time to use the [[Ultimate Nullifier]], which repels Gah Lak Tus. Mahr Vehl then chooses to remain on Earth, and is given the title of "Captain" by Fury.<ref>''Ultimate Extinction'' #1-5 (Jan. 2006-May 2006)</ref>

Mahr Vehl was under the control of the Titan [[Thanos]] when he came into possession of the [[Cosmic Cube]].<ref>''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]'' #50-53 (Feb.–April 2008)</ref>

In the mini-series ''Hunger'', Mahr-Vehl sacrifices himself to destroy a "merged" Galactus with a [[nuclear weapon]].<ref>''Hunger'' #3</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Spencer |date=2022-04-24 |title=Captain Marvel's Ultimate Armor Is the Coolest Costume Marvel Forgot |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-best-costume-armor-powers-ultimate-comics/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Mahr Vehl's body has been implanted with a green and white cybernetic battle suit that can be activated by a device located on his wrist (which takes the appearance of a wristwatch when he is in human form). The battlesuit flares with bio-electric energy and provides Mahr Vehl with increased strength, increased healing, speed, flight, invisibility, phasing, the ability to view the entire light spectrum, the capability to create energy shields, and the power to project energy blasts via the totalkannon on his left forearm.<ref>''Ultimate Secret'' #1</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2021-05-05 |title=15 Most Powerful Versions Of Captain Marvel From The Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-most-powerful-comic-book-incarnations/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Spencer |date=2022-04-24 |title=Captain Marvel's Ultimate Armor Is the Coolest Costume Marvel Forgot |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-best-costume-armor-powers-ultimate-comics/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> In later appearances, Mahr Vehl's armor suit shows other special capabilities such as shape shifting and armor expansion, causing him to bulk up into a larger, stronger physical form along with greater energy projection fired from both arms instead of just the armor control dial.<ref>''Ultimate Mystery'' #2-4</ref> They can also project massive gunnery.<ref>''Hunger'' #3-4</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical reception ===
Darby Harn of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' included Mahr Vehl in their "15 Most Powerful Versions Of Captain Marvel From The Comics" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2021-05-05 |title=15 Most Powerful Versions Of Captain Marvel From The Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/captain-marvel-most-powerful-comic-book-incarnations/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[CBR.com]]'' ranked Mahr Vehl 8th in their "Every Version Of Captain Marvel" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=2019-03-30 |title=Ranked: Every Version Of Captain Marvel |url=https://www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-all-versions-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> and 11th in their "Every Captain Marvel Ever" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Webber |first=Tim |date=2018-07-22 |title=Every Captain Marvel Ever, Officially Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/every-captain-marvel-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

==In other media==
* Elements of Mahr Vehl are incorporated into ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''' incarnation of [[Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)|Mar-Vell]] (voiced by [[Roger Craig Smith]]).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-27 |title=Captain Marvel Costume History |url=https://www.themarysue.com/agent-of-s-t-y-l-e-marvels-captain-marvels-part-two/ |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=The Mary Sue |language=en}}</ref><ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Captain Marvel Voice - ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Avengers-Earths-Mightiest-Heroes/Captain-Marvel/ |access-date=January 24, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>

* Mahr Vehl appears as an alternate costume for [[Genis-Vell]] in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]''.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://marvel.com/universe/Mahr_Vehl_%28Ultimate%29 Ultimate Mahr Vehl] at the Marvel Universe
* {{comicbookdb|type=character|id=3361|title=Mahr Vehl}}
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