Xander Dunlopshed VII, better known as Astley, is one of the main characters of Mission Implausible. He is a Trainee Dimensio-Agent, formerly apprenticed under NaNDeRHeiSeR. His best friend and partner in crime Dangerfist embarked along with him on a mission to travel through time and space using Dimensio-Portals and invade various comic series. Astley's nickname comes from the name of 80's pop superstar Rick Astley, singer of the hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up". How Astley acquired this nickname is unknown.