- "We are so much like Americans, yes? Ooh, we pull pranks like Jamie Kennedy Experiment. We do the Super Bowl shuffle! We like to say Wazzup?"
- ―Alexi[src]
Alexi was an Amethyst Knight in the Pokolistan Royal Castle. During the Invasion of Pokolistan, he assisted Task Force M in protecting Princess Ilana Rostovic from Circe's attempts to kill her, and formed an amicable relationship with them.
Following Circe's defeat, he greeted Task Force M in Pokolistan for the second time and agreed to help them meet Rostovic again in order to protect her from a new threat. After being informed of the task force's intentions to assassinate the Princess, Alexi betrayed them and led them into an ambush, losing his life at the hands of Doctor Phosphorus after failing to convince his former allies to surrender.
Biography[]
Invasion of Pokolistan[]
Welcoming the Creature Commandos[]
- "Now, I have question for you, Skeleton. Where's the beef? Clara Peller, one of the greats..."
"Enough, Alexi." - ―Alexi and Ilana Rostovic[src]
Alexi greets Task Force M
Receiving information about American fashions in an outdated manner, Alexi learned about American culture believing them to be recent. In 2023, following the incidents in Pokolistan caused by Circe, threatening to overthrow the Pokolistan Royal Family, the US government agency A.R.G.U.S. led by Amanda Waller sent a task force commanded by Rick Flag, Sr. to protect Princess Rostovic from Circe and her forces. Once the team landed at Pokolistan Airport, Alexi greeted them with a friendly smile, then took them to Poko Castle in armored tanks.
Alexi makes American pop culture jokes
Upon entering the castle, Alexi accompanied them to meet the Princess, where Flag bowed while greeting Rostovic, but Alexi told him that his greeting was reckless by Pokolistan standards and warned him that they should be killed. The guards pointed their guns at Flag, scaring him. Flag desperately tried to apologize by saying that he didn't know their rules, only for Alexi to start laughing and reveal that it was a joke. As Alexi laughed, he began making references to old American pop culture, to which Doctor Phosphorus ironically claimed that they were modern. Eventually, Rostovic stopped Alexi, inviting the team to a banquet. In the afternoon, the Commandos went out to the courtyard, and Alexi drank beer shared laughs with Bride and Sergei.[1]
Attack on Frankenstein Manor[]
- "This is not funny. Why are you smiling?"
"Slow down, bigot. I'm a freaking skeleton. It looks like I'm smiling, even when I'm not." - ―Alexi and Doctor Phosphorus[src]
Alexi tries to talk with Rick Flag, Sr.
At night, Alexi was informed by one of the guards that Nina Mazursky and Bride had escaped the castle, with Alexi going to the bathroom door to ask Weasel, G.I. Robot, and Doctor Phosphorus about Flag and informing them of the situation, however Phosphorus asked him to wait, to which Alexi insisted that it was an emergency and became annoyed with Phosphorus believing that he was laughing, to which the latter explained that his skull made it look like he was laughing even if he wasn't. Hearing Flag and Rostovic having sex, Alexi asked to knock on the door, but Phosphorus instructed him to wait.
Alexi drives energetically to save Nina Mazursky and Bride
Once Rick Flag, Sr. and Ilana Rostovic finished having sex, the team alerted Flag about the Bride and Mazursky's escape, who quickly prepared themselves and accompanied them. Alexi prepared the armored tank to drive with the team, once they got in, Flag showed Alexi the location of Mazursky and Bride to Mazursky, who pedaled off at full speed, shouting "Wazzup" loudly. As they drove to the location, Mazursky tried to contact Flag but she stopped responding when she was cornered, so Flag told Alexi to drive faster.[2]
Alexi ambushes the Frankenstein Manor
Upon arriving at Frankenstein Manor, the team took cover as Flag explained the rescue plan. Once Flag gave them the signal, they ambushed the mansion, where Alexi used his metal suit to break through the wall and entered with G.I. Robot, only to find the Bride of Frankenstein tied to a seat with her mouth taped shut. Once they freed her, Flag ordered Alexi and Task Force M to run to the tank to return to the castle, being shocked to see G.I. Robot carrying Nina Mazursky in a bathtub. As soon as they got in, Flag desperately asked Alexi to step on the pedal to return to the castle, explaining him how it was all a distraction from Circe attacking the Princess.[3]
Battle at Poko Castle[]
Alexi assists Task Force M in battle
- "Hurry up, damn it!"
- ―Rick Flag, Sr. to Alexi[src]
Once they approached the castle, Flag, worried about the princess, asked Alexi to hurry up, with Alexi accelerating and moving Nina's bathtub, and called for reinforcements from the Amethyst Knights. Arriving at the castle gate, the team brutally ran over one of the Sons of Themyscira and quickly exited the vehicle to meet the thugs, with Alexi using his suit to shoot several of them. Alexi and Task Force M ended up taking cover under the pond while he shot at the Sons of Themyscira attacking them from the castle.
Alexi and Task Force M worriedly watch as Circe arrives
G.I. Robot later activated his weapons and began firing at his enemies, and when he switched his cannons to triple-cannons, Flag ordered them to take cover on the ground. However, Circe blasted G.I. Robot in the back, knocking them out. Alexi and Task Force M managed to dodge a blast from Circe and worriedly watched as she flew into the princess's window, but was brutally defeated by Weasel and Doctor Phosphorus.[3]
Creature Commandos' Second Visit[]
Alexi welcomes back Task Force M
- "If Princess's life is in danger, don't you think we should know?"
"It doesn't really matter what I think, Alexi." - ―Alexi and Bride of Frankenstein[src]
Alexi was later informed that Task Force M was returning to Pokolistan to protect Princess Ilana Rostovic after A.R.G.U.S. detected another threat to her safety, and was sent to the airport to pick them up. Once the team landed, Alexi greeted them with open arms, happy to welcome them back, and with Doctor Phosphorus expressing his gratitude. Alexi asked the soldiers to go get their bags and escorted the team to the armored tank to take them to Poko Castle, finding it odd that they were back so soon.
Alexi accompanies Task Force M
When Bride said that they were only coming to protect the princess after receiving the threat, Alexi explained to them how they had never had any threats in Pokolistan before opening communications with the Americans, but Bride did not want to talk about political matters. Alexi however asked what kind of threat it was, but Bride simply said that it was classified, Alexi tried to convince her to talk about the threat but she ignored him, before leaving for the castle.[4]
Ambush on the Creature Commandos[]
Alexi distracts Task Force M
- "What a shame. I liked that guy."
- ―Doctor Phosphorus[src]
Alexi drove to the castle with the team while listening to music, until he received a call stating that Task Force M actually had orders from A.R.G.U.S. to assassinate Rostovic, with the Amethyst Knights preparing an ambush against them. Alexi then changed routes under the guise of having traffic, confusing the team who viewed him with suspicion. Seeing them leaving the city and moving away from the castle, Bride became annoyed with Alexi and asked him where he was going, with him pretending to take a shortcut.
Alexi is punched in the face by Doctor Phosphorus
Alexi eventually stopped at a dead end to kill time, and when Bride became annoyed with him, he attempted to distract them by claiming that the engine broke down, making engine noises. However, Doctor Phosphorus demanded that he keep moving, even with Alexi warning that it would damage the vehicle. The team was then surprised by the Amethyst Knights arriving and pointing guns at them, and Alexi expressed their loyalty to the princess, pointing his gun at Bride when she tried to get out, before being brutally punched in the face by Phosphorus, much to his pity as he liked him.[4]
Personality[]
- "Well, you're certainly current with your popular cultural references."
"Thank you." - ―Doctor Phosphorus and Alexi[src]
At first glance, Alexi came across as an extravagant yet undeniably dedicated Amethyst Knight. Upon Task Force M's arrival in Pokolistan, he greeted them with a wide smile and promptly escorted them to the Poko Castle. He had a friendly and warmful demeanor towards the Commandos, to the extent he didn't shy away from pranking them about Flag's reverence for the Princess. Alexi was an avid fan of American pop culture, frequently referencing and joking about it in the presence of the guests.
His cheerful nature, however, sometimes prevented him from picking up on sarcasm. When Dr. Phosphorus indirectly remarked that Alexi's references were outdated, the comment flew over his head. Nonetheless, he remained amicable with the members of the Commandos, sharing beers with the Bride and joking with Phosphorus.
Despite his flamboyant personality, Alexi was a skilled Knight who took his duty to protect the Princess very seriously. He immediately reported the Bride and Mazursky's disappearance to Flag, and felt embarrassed upon waiting for the latter to "finish his business" with Rostovic. When the Commandos arrived in Pokolistan for the second time, he had his suspicions about their intentions. Ultimately, he proved his loyalty to the Princess to be unwavering, as he immediately confronted Task Force M during an ambush upon learning about their deception; losing his life during a failed attempt to convince his former allies to surrender.
Abilities[]
- Marksman: As an Amethyst Guard, Alexi was a capable marksman. During the attack on the Poko Castle, he used his armor's blaster cannon to shoot at Circe's forces.
- Expert Driver: Matching his impulsive and extravagant demeanor, Alexi was a very efficient driver. He drove fast enough to the Frankenstein Manor to rescue the Bride and Nina, and drove back to the castle just in time to fight off the enemy troups. He managed to turn his vehicle's wheels at the right time to send a mercenary forward, making him explode with his own grenade.
- Bilinguism: In addition to his native Pokolistani, Alexi was fluent in English, even with an accent.
Equipment[]
Weapons[]
- Glock: During the Ambush on the Creature Commandos, Alexi drew a Glock from his belt and threatened the Bride, demanding her crew to surrender. It was to no avail, as moments later, he met his demise at the hands of Doctor Phosphorus.
Other Equipment[]
- Amethyst Knight Armor: When on duty, Alexi wore an Amethyst Knight armor to help him defend the Pokolistan Royal Family from threats, especially metahuman or magical. The armor was practical and manageable, as he was shown to be able to easily run with it without feeling stuffy. The armor's forearm hid a retractable cannon used to shoot enemies. Despite its imposing shape, the armor didn't seem to be fully bulletproof as numerous guards were shot through it by the Sons of Themyscira, despite the latters carrying classic guns.
Relationships[]
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Appearances[]
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Trivia[]
- Alongside the rest of the Amethyst Knights, Alexi is an original character created by James Gunn for the DC Universe.
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