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Ben Tennyson
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 Ben Tennyson as depicted in (from left to right) Ben 10 (2005), Ben 10: Alien Force & Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10: Omniverse, and Ben 10 (2016) | |
| First appearance | "And Then There Were 10" (2005) |
| Last appearance | "Alien X-Tinction" (2021) |
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| Full name | Benjamin Kirby Tennyson |
| Nickname | Ben |
| Species | Human |
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| Nationality | American |
| Abilities | Skills:
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Benjamin Kirby "Ben" Tennyson, commonly known as Ben 10, is a fictional superhero and the titular protagonist of the Ben 10 franchise created by Man of Action and owned by Cartoon Network. The character was designed to resonate with younger audiences, incorporating elements of science fiction, superhero fiction, and the coming-of-age genre. Introduced in the original series, Ben starts the franchise as an ordinary 10-year-old boy on summer vacation with his family, during which he discovers the Omnitrix, a watch-like device of alien origin. It latches itself onto his wrist and allows him to transform into various alien species. Supported by his cousin, Gwen, and paternal grandfather, Max, Ben battles an extensive rogues' gallery of villains, including key figures, Vilgax, Dr. Animo, and Kevin 11. Over the course of the franchise, Ben becomes more adept at utilizing the Omnitrix and properly understanding his responsibilities as a hero.
In the sequel Alien Force, following the conclusion of the original series, five years have passed and a now 15- year-old Ben has mostly retired from superhero life. After the sudden disappearance of Grandpa Max, Ben chooses to reequip the Omnitrix. Once again supported by Gwen and reformed enemy, Kevin Levin (formally Kevin 11), Ben and his team face off against the Highbreed, an alien race attempting to invade Earth. They end up victorious in preventing a full-scale invasion and successfully locate Max. Ben, while awarded greatly for his efforts, suffers a moral dilemma. In addition, numerous enemies from his past resurface, including archnemesis Vilgax, who conspires with Albedo (Ben's evil doppelganger). In the process, Ben relinquishes the Omnitrix and replaces it with the Ultimatrix.
In the direct sequel, Ultimate Alien, beginning a year after the events of Alien Force, a now 16-year-old Ben faces new challenges as his secret identity is publicly exposed, making him a worldwide celebrity. Still supported by Gwen and Kevin, the group navigate through multiple obstacles including stardom and the "evolutionary feature" of the Ultimatrix along with the threats posed by Aggregor and later a corrupted Kevin. After defeating the demonic entity, Diagon, Ben is awarded the completed Omnitrix.
The final classic-continuity continuation, Omniverse, introduces a dual narrative structure, featuring flashbacks to an 11-year-old Ben while focusing primarily on Ben's adventures as a 16-year-old hero. This series seeks to retroactively bridge the gap between the original Ben 10 and Alien Force. The main storyline continues focusing on Ben's exploits with the new Omnitrix after Ultimate Alien. He partners with fresh plumber recruit, Rook Blonko, after Gwen and Kevin depart for college. Together, Ben and Rook explore the hidden alien city of Undertown, confronting a mix of old and new villains. The series delves into the concept of the multiverse, exploring alternate realities and different wielders of the Omnitrix.
In the 2016 series, the continuity underwent a reboot, reintroducing Ben as a 10-year-old in a contemporary setting. The reboot returns to a traditional setting of Ben on summer vacation adventures with Gwen and Max, while featuring updated technology, new villains, and an overhauled animation style. Additionally, the series brings back classic continuity characters like Kevin Levin. Over the course of the series, Ben's Omnitrix undergoes several cosmetic changes, and he battles an extensive array of villains. Ultimately, he aids his future self, assists the younger Generator Rex and fights alongside alternate versions of himself to defeat the villainous Alien X who is revealed to be a corrupt future version of himself.
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