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Nicholas Scratch

Nicholas Scratch is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a powerful sorcerer and a prominent antagonist of the superhero team the Fantastic Four.

• Origin and Background: Nicholas Scratch is the son of Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch who served as a nanny to Franklin Richards, the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm of the Fantastic Four. He was born in the hidden, isolated community of New Salem, Colorado, a town populated entirely by witches and warlocks.

• Powers and Abilities: Scratch possesses a vast array of magical abilities, including spellcasting, teleportation, illusion casting, and energy manipulation. He is also highly intelligent and manipulative, often using his powers to control and deceive others.

• Conflicts with the Fantastic Four: Nicholas Scratch frequently clashed with the Fantastic Four, particularly after they discovered the existence of New Salem. He resented his mother's association with the superheroes and sought to undermine her and the team. He often used the citizens of New Salem as pawns in his schemes.

• New Salem's Downfall: Scratch instigated the downfall of New Salem by convincing the townspeople that Agatha Harkness was a traitor for associating with outsiders like the Fantastic Four. This led to the townspeople attacking and seemingly destroying Agatha, although she later returned.

• Other Appearances: Beyond his conflicts with the Fantastic Four, Nicholas Scratch has appeared in other Marvel comics, often involved in magical storylines. He has been shown to have connections to other mystical characters and realms within the Marvel Universe.

• Role and Significance: He represents the dangers of isolationism, fear, and the manipulation of magical forces. His complex relationship with his mother adds a layer of personal drama to his role as a villain.