Origin
The Colonel is only known to have been a ranking officer within the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization.
Creation
Brought about by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Whilce Portacio.
Major Story Arcs
During the Muir Island Saga, Colonel Vashkin was one of the special operatives accompanying Xavier to Muir Island to stop the Shadow King at all costs. He stays in the ship with Mystique for all the action. Once the Shadow King is destroyed it is not known exactly what Vashkin’s role is.