Alias

Shaman

Talisman IV
Nick Name

Binder of Spirits

Breaker of Dark Spells
Civilian ID
Dr. Michael Twoyoungmen
Occupation

Adventurer

Mystic

Physician

Surgeon
Legal Status
Citizen of Canada with no criminal record.
Nation or Planet of Origin
Sarcee Indian Reservation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Group Affiliation
Alpha Flight
Base of Operations
Alberta, Canada
Height
5' 10"
Weight
175 lbs.
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Skin Tone
American Native
Known Powers
Normal human with skills as a surgeon capable of commanding the spirits of the natural world.
Accessories
Circlet of Enchantment: Mystical device worn on the head enabling the ability to control natural forces.

Medicine Pouch: Mystical pouch serving as a nexus to a mystical dimension from which almost any mystical object, powder, potion or herb can be drawn.

Note: Almost anyone who looks into the medicine pouch becomes mentally insane.

Shaman Headpiece: Eaglet helm that can transform into an eagle, which serves as a familiar and intermediary with the spirit world.

Spirit Staff: Staff used to summon spirits.
Common Enemies
Great Beasts
Regularly Appearing

Alpha Flight Vol. 1

Wolverine Vol. 2

X-Men Vol. 1
First Appearance
X-Men Vol. 1 #120 (April, 1979)
Creator
Chris Claremont & John Byrne
Origin
The grandson of an Indian medicine man, Michael Twoyoungmen rejected his ancestors beliefs and instead chose a path of scientific medicine.

Settling down to a successful medical practice and family, tragedy struck when Twoyoungmen's wife became fatally ill.  Coincidentally his grandfather passed away on the same day as his wife.

Unable to save her life, Twoyoungmen went to live in the solitude of a cabin in the Alberta wilderness, leaving his bitter daughter with family friends.  While in solitude the spirit of his grandfather appeared to teach Twoyoungmen the natural mystic arts.

As his belief grew in the mystic arts, so did his power to control them.  When his training was complete Twoyoungmen adopted the garb of the Sarcee and became a Shaman.