Rex Zorus

Rex Zorus © Juke Box Productions AstroFacts Status: Active Real Name: Rex Zorus; Tyranos Rex; Rex Majestros Origin: March 1972 as shown in Astro City: The Dark Age Book One #2 Affiliation: First Family Base of Operations: Currently: First Family's Headquarters Prior to joining First Family: Monstro City(assumed) Range of Operations: International, interplanetary, intergalactic and inter-dimensional Personal Data Relationships: Natalie Furst (Wife), Astra Furst (Daughter), Madame Majestrix (Mother) Date of Birth: Based on commentary from Royal Williams in Book One of the Dark Age Series, his estimated birth-year would be somewhere in the late 1950s, assuming his race ages at the same rate as surface dwelling humans. It is further assumed that his birthplace and childhood residency is Monstro City. Civil Status: married Height: (estimated): 6' 3" Weight: (estimated): 500 lbs InfoDump Headlines: July 9, 1986: Rex and Natalie: It's A Girl! Appearances (in Publication Order): Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4, 6 Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.2 #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 20 Astro City: The Dark Age Book One #2, 3, 4 Astro City: Samaritan #1 Astro City: The Dark Age Book Two #1, 3, 4 Astro City: The Dark Age Book Three #1, 3, 4 Astro City: Astra Special #1, 2 Astro City: The Dark Age Book Four #3 Astro City: Silver Agent #2 Event Timeline 1982     Current Omega Rangers Join the Battle Against Kerresh the Devaster. 1982/05/03     Current Silver Agent's Appointed Arrival at Romeyn Falls. 1986/07/08     Headline Rex & Natalie It's A Girl!. 1996/01     Current Rex and Natalie Call in Reinforcements. 1996/01     Dialog Wotan, The Armored Giant, Demanding Tribute in Chicago. 1996/09     Current Heroes of Astro City battle Thunderhead. 1996/11     Current Furst Family Visit Monstro City in Search of Astra. 1998     Current The Mechanimator and The First Family Clash in St. Louis. 2000     Flashback Armageddon Attempts the Destruction of all Reality. 2009/05     Current Matt and Astra teleport to First Family HQ. Rex Zorus A reptilian super-being, possessing a hard exterior body structure and tremendous strength, Rex is the son of Madame Majestrix, one of the greatest enemies of the First Family and the Queen of Monstro City. Rex is married to Natalie Furst and he is the father to Astra Furst. Rex is a prince of Monstro City. History Rex is a second generation member of the First Family, sharing adventures with the group in early 1973 and spending most of his time with them before officially joining them later. His marriage to Natalia occurred sometime in 1979, the exact date not disclosed. The location of the marriage is not disclosed either, but the one panel showing the wedding ceremony suggests that it is probably the First Family's Headquarters, on Mount Kirby. His in-laws, Julius Furst and Augustus Furst are easily recognized in the background, along with a couple of shrouded figures who are obviously of the same species as Rex. There are other colorful characters, but the shadows keep their identities a pleasant, but frustrating mystery. Not much is known about his mother or their emotional relationship with each other. In 1972, he lead an army of Madame Majestrix's Monster Troops in an attack that was rebuffed by the First Family. A few years later, in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.2 issue number two, we witness a battle that Rex fought against her and alongside the First Family for possession of the Gemension Jewel. Shortly after that, a species called the Trenchers invaded Rex's underwater homelands, forcing the citizens to flee further into the oceans depths leaving Monstro City abandoned and in ruins. Circa the later half of 1996, Monstro City remained in a state of ruins and abandonment. Its current condition is unknown. Powers Physical traits suggests a city-smart, rough New York Bronx bawdiness. In fact, a certain coarse, direct approach to people and situations has been demonstrated. His approach in battle is fists and muscle. He is a quick-thinking, nor does he hesitate at taking charge and directing the scope of a battle in complex scenarios. In non-battle situations, other traits can be readily observed. As mentioned earlier, he is a royal family member, and heir-apparent to the throne of Monstro City. So a certain sophistication and upper-class mannerisms should be assumed. On the other hand, his race is a somewhat savage, warrior-based social hierarchy. Speculations, Theories His preferred drinking establishment is Bruiser's, and his uncle-in-law, Julius Furst, usually accompanies him there. Given his noble heritage, it is assumed he can dress the part for Butlers as well, but since he can't conceal his identify he rarely if ever attends there. The naming convention of Western civilization differs from that of Monstro City, and adapting Rex's name to fit it is no precise science. He has alternately been called Rex Zorus, Tyranos Rex, and Rex Majestros, and all three are valid titles.