Asteroid M
Encyclopedia
Utopia is the name of the sepratist mutant homeland created by the X-Men
from the remains of Asteroid M which is the name of several fictional settings, each an asteroid
converted by the mutant
Magneto
into his home/orbiting base, in the Marvel Comics
Universe
. Asteroid M was created by Stan Lee
and Jack Kirby
, in X-Men
#5 (May 1964).
. Each asteroid was relatively small yet large enough that it could not be shot down, or destroyed externally, without the risk of massive devastation to Earth
.
and the Scarlet Witch
into his group, the Brotherhood of Mutants
, as seen in X-Men, vol. 2 #-1 (July 1997). This first version is destroyed in a battle with the original team of X-Men in X-Men
#5 (May 1964) after the Brotherhood kidnapped the Angel and held him prisoner there. The X-Men got there using a rocket that was being used to transport the Toad
. This version has a device on it that can increase Magneto's magnetic powers.
The space station is severely damaged when Warlock
, an alien being from a techno-organic civilization with rigid rules and regulations, is fleeing to Earth. He collides with Asteroid M, breaking it to pieces, as seen in New Mutants
, vol. 1 #21 (November 1984).
, Magneto builds a fancier version of Asteroid M. Wanting a contingency plan if things don't work out with the Club, Magneto proceeds to rebuild his base of operations to survey the Earth from high above. From there, he hears of the troubles of his daughter, the Scarlet Witch
. He descends to Earth to bring her back to his space station. This version was first seen in Avengers West Coast
#57 (April 1990).
When the West Coast Avengers
attack Asteroid M to free their team-mate, we learn that Magneto has service robots on the station. The service robots are instrumental in alerting Magneto to the presence of the Wasp
on his base. Furthermore, we learn that the entire asteroid isn't made out of metallic objects. Quicksilver
demonstrates this when he rips plastic tubing out of one the consoles.
After events involving Zaladane
, in the Savage Land
, Magneto returns to Asteroid M to live in peace, but his peace doesn't last very long. Acolytes
, led originally by Fabian Cortez
, request and are granted sanctuary by Magneto on Asteroid M, to escape American soldiers that are chasing them.
In X-Men, vol. 2 #1 (October 1991), it is stated that the asteroid is in geosynchronous orbit
and 250 kilometers above the Earth. The asteroid also has selective inhibitor fields that may keep mutants or superhumans from using their powers. This version of the asteroid has medical and science facilities, an observation deck, sleeping quarters, and a swimming pool.
This third version of Asteroid M is destroyed in X-Men, vol. 2 #3 (December 1991). From an escape pod, Cortez sets off nuclear missiles that were around the asteroid. Although Magneto survives the re-entry of Asteroid M to Earth, the rest of the original Acolytes do not. The remains of this Asteroid M crash in the Middle East
. Forge
, Henry Peter Gyrich
, and other government officials, inspect the wreckage in Uncanny X-Men #299 (April 1993).
storyline, Xorn
(who is pretending to be Magneto
) traps Wolverine
and Jean Grey
on a new version of Asteroid M, which he moves into the Sun
.
and the Dark Avengers
, in the conclusion to the Dark Reign
storyline Utopia
, Cyclops sets up the new headquarters and mutant sanctuary on the ruins of the original Asteroid M which was raised from the bottom of the ocean.
Christening it "Utopia," this version is more of a haven than a base of operations, brought on not by a desire to make a place among mankind, but to simply get away from it. Although Utopia is sometimes referred to as a "mutant nation," it is as yet unclear if this is simply a figure of speech or if Utopia has literally seceded
from the USA and is now a sovereign nation.
The island first appeared to be in trouble of only being a temporary home as the technology keeping it afloat was not stable and the island was starting to sink back into the ocean. However, a recently recruited Magneto
was able to make a deal with Namor in which he and the Atlanteans would help construct a pillar underneath the island, connecting it to the ocean floor and keeping it afloat. This pillar would also serve as the new home to the Atlanteans, who had been scattered across the sea ever since Atlantis was destroyed.
universe, Asteroid M acts as a safe haven, protecting what's left of the Acolytes (Fabian Cortez, Joanna Cargill, Lisa Hendricks, and Reynolds), Black Panther
, and Forge
from the hordes of zombies on Earth.
it is destroyed soon after it appears.
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
from the remains of Asteroid M which is the name of several fictional settings, each an asteroid
Asteroid
Asteroids are a class of small Solar System bodies in orbit around the Sun. They have also been called planetoids, especially the larger ones...
converted by the mutant
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
into his home/orbiting base, in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. Asteroid M was created by Stan Lee
Stan Lee
Stan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
, in X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
#5 (May 1964).
History
Asteroid M has been destroyed and reconstructed by the Master of Magnetism many times since it was first introduced. Each iteration has had several internal levels, including an observation deck, hangar bays and medical facilities. The various facilities have had technology that keep the asteroid concealed from standard detection technology. They have all been positioned in a low geosynchronous orbitGeosynchronous orbit
A geosynchronous orbit is an orbit around the Earth with an orbital period that matches the Earth's sidereal rotation period...
. Each asteroid was relatively small yet large enough that it could not be shot down, or destroyed externally, without the risk of massive devastation to Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
.
First version
Magneto completes construction on Asteroid M just before recruiting his children, QuicksilverQuicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
and the Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
into his group, the Brotherhood of Mutants
Brotherhood of Mutants
The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. They are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men...
, as seen in X-Men, vol. 2 #-1 (July 1997). This first version is destroyed in a battle with the original team of X-Men in X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
#5 (May 1964) after the Brotherhood kidnapped the Angel and held him prisoner there. The X-Men got there using a rocket that was being used to transport the Toad
Toad (comics)
Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 ....
. This version has a device on it that can increase Magneto's magnetic powers.
Second version
Asteroid M is reconstructed just after Magneto imprisons the X-Men in his Antarctic citadel, reducing them to the level of six-month-old babies, around the time of X-Men #113 (September 1978).The space station is severely damaged when Warlock
Warlock (New Mutants)
Warlock is a fictional character, a cybernetic alien superhero published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in New Mutants vol. 1 #18 , and was created by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz.-Publication history:...
, an alien being from a techno-organic civilization with rigid rules and regulations, is fleeing to Earth. He collides with Asteroid M, breaking it to pieces, as seen in New Mutants
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise....
, vol. 1 #21 (November 1984).
Third version
During his brief association with the Hellfire ClubHellfire Club (comics)
The Hellfire Club is a fictional society within the Marvel Comics Universe that often comes into confrontation with the mutant superhero team, the X-Men...
, Magneto builds a fancier version of Asteroid M. Wanting a contingency plan if things don't work out with the Club, Magneto proceeds to rebuild his base of operations to survey the Earth from high above. From there, he hears of the troubles of his daughter, the Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
. He descends to Earth to bring her back to his space station. This version was first seen in Avengers West Coast
West Coast Avengers
The West Coast Avengers is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The West Coast Avengers #1 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall.- Publication history :...
#57 (April 1990).
When the West Coast Avengers
West Coast Avengers
The West Coast Avengers is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The West Coast Avengers #1 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall.- Publication history :...
attack Asteroid M to free their team-mate, we learn that Magneto has service robots on the station. The service robots are instrumental in alerting Magneto to the presence of the Wasp
Wasp (comics)
The Wasp is a fictional character, a superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe and founding member of The Avengers. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Tales to Astonish #44 ....
on his base. Furthermore, we learn that the entire asteroid isn't made out of metallic objects. Quicksilver
Quicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
demonstrates this when he rips plastic tubing out of one the consoles.
After events involving Zaladane
Zaladane
Zaladane is a fictional character, a sorceress from Marvel Comics and the high priestess of the sun god Garokk, the Petrified Man...
, in the Savage Land
Savage Land
The Savage Land is a hidden prehistoric land within the fictional Marvel Comics Universe. It is a tropical preserve hidden in Antarctica. It was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #10...
, Magneto returns to Asteroid M to live in peace, but his peace doesn't last very long. Acolytes
Acolytes (comics)
The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor and regarded...
, led originally by Fabian Cortez
Fabian Cortez
Fabian Cortez is a fictional character, a mutant comic book supervillain from the Marvel Comics universe and an adversary of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and writer/illustrator Jim Lee, he first appeared in X-Men #1 ....
, request and are granted sanctuary by Magneto on Asteroid M, to escape American soldiers that are chasing them.
In X-Men, vol. 2 #1 (October 1991), it is stated that the asteroid is in geosynchronous orbit
Geosynchronous orbit
A geosynchronous orbit is an orbit around the Earth with an orbital period that matches the Earth's sidereal rotation period...
and 250 kilometers above the Earth. The asteroid also has selective inhibitor fields that may keep mutants or superhumans from using their powers. This version of the asteroid has medical and science facilities, an observation deck, sleeping quarters, and a swimming pool.
This third version of Asteroid M is destroyed in X-Men, vol. 2 #3 (December 1991). From an escape pod, Cortez sets off nuclear missiles that were around the asteroid. Although Magneto survives the re-entry of Asteroid M to Earth, the rest of the original Acolytes do not. The remains of this Asteroid M crash in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. Forge
Forge (comics)
Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
, Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich
Henry Peter Gyrich is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Avengers Vol. 1 #165 and was created by Jim Shooter and George Pérez.-Fictional character biography:...
, and other government officials, inspect the wreckage in Uncanny X-Men #299 (April 1993).
Fourth version
During the Planet XPlanet X (comics)
"Planet X" is 2004 storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran from New X-Men #146-150. The story is the climax of Grant Morrison's run as writer on the X-Men, and features the return of Magneto and the death of Jean Grey.-Plot:...
storyline, Xorn
Xorn
Xorn is a fictional character published by Marvel Comics. First appearing in New X-Men Annual 2001, Xorn was a new addition to the X-Men membership during writer Grant Morrison's revamp of the franchise....
(who is pretending to be Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
) traps Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
and Jean Grey
Jean Grey
Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
on a new version of Asteroid M, which he moves into the Sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
.
Fifth version/Utopia
After the X-Men are chased out of their new base in San Francisco by Norman OsbornGreen Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
and the Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers
Dark Avengers was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is part of a series of titles that have featured various iterations of the superhero team the Avengers...
, in the conclusion to the Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
storyline Utopia
Utopia (comics)
"Utopia" is a 2009 comic book crossover story arc written by Matt Fraction and published by Marvel Comics, starring the X-Men and the Dark Avengers...
, Cyclops sets up the new headquarters and mutant sanctuary on the ruins of the original Asteroid M which was raised from the bottom of the ocean.
Christening it "Utopia," this version is more of a haven than a base of operations, brought on not by a desire to make a place among mankind, but to simply get away from it. Although Utopia is sometimes referred to as a "mutant nation," it is as yet unclear if this is simply a figure of speech or if Utopia has literally seceded
Secession
Secession is the act of withdrawing from an organization, union, or especially a political entity. Threats of secession also can be a strategy for achieving more limited goals.-Secession theory:...
from the USA and is now a sovereign nation.
The island first appeared to be in trouble of only being a temporary home as the technology keeping it afloat was not stable and the island was starting to sink back into the ocean. However, a recently recruited Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
was able to make a deal with Namor in which he and the Atlanteans would help construct a pillar underneath the island, connecting it to the ocean floor and keeping it afloat. This pillar would also serve as the new home to the Atlanteans, who had been scattered across the sea ever since Atlantis was destroyed.
X-Men (2009–Present)
| Character | Real name | Became a resident in | Notes | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anole Anole (comics) Anole is a fictional mutant superhero in the Marvel Universe. He was created by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis and first appeared in issue #2 of New Mutants vol. 2 . A student at the Xavier Institute and junior member of the X-Men, Anole is one of the few openly gay characters in the Marvel... |
Victor "Vic" Borkowski | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009) | Student. | USA |
| Angel/Archangel | Warren Kenneth Worthington III | Member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... and X-Club squads. |
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| Armor Armor (comics) Armor is a fictional character who exists in Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe. She is a mutant Japanese teenager who is enrolled at the Xavier Institute who retains her powers after the events of Decimation. She first appeared in Astonishing X-Men, vol... |
Hisako Ichiki | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
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| Aurora Aurora (comics) Aurora is a fictional character, a Canadian superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. She is the twin sister of Northstar and the former lover of Sasquatch. She has also been in a relationship with Wild Child.... |
Jeanne-Marie Beaubier | Twin sister of Northstar. | Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
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| Bling! Bling (comics) Bling! is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She attended the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. Her first appearance was in X-Men, vol... |
Roxanne "Roxy" Washington | Student. | USA | |
| Box Madison Jeffries Madison Jeffries is a fictional character, a mutant superhero in the . He first appears in Alpha Flight #16 and was created by John Byrne.- Publication history :... |
Madison Jeffries | Member of the X-Club squad. | Canada | |
| Cannonball Cannonball (comics) Cannonball is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, Cannonball first appeared in Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants .... |
Samuel "Sam" Zachary Guthrie | Former leader of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad; director of Utopia's farm. |
USA | |
| Colossus Colossus (comics) Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1... |
Piotr "Peter" Nikolaievich Rasputin | Russia Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... |
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| Cyclops Cyclops (comics) Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes... |
Scott Summers | Leader of the X-Men X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1... . |
USA | |
| Dazzler Dazzler Dazzler is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 .... |
Alison "Ali" Blaire | |||
| Gentle | Nezhno Abidemi | Student. | Wakanda Wakanda (comics) Wakanda is a fictional nation in the Marvel Universe. It is the most prominent of several fictional African nations in the Marvel Universe. Wakanda is located in Northeastern Africa, although its exact location has varied throughout the nation's publication history: some sources place Wakanda in... |
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| Iceman Iceman (comics) Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, .... |
Robert "Bobby" Louis Drake | USA | ||
| Ink Ink (comics) Ink is a comic book character, a superhero in Marvel Comics' main shared universe. Created by writer Marc Guggenheim and artist Yanick Paquette, he first appeared in Young X-Men #1.-Divided We Stand:... |
Eric Gitter | Student; non-mutant. | ||
| Karma Karma (comics) Karma is a fictional superheroine from Marvel Comics created by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.Karma is a mutant endowed with the ability to seize control of another's mind, though she has sometimes been depicted with other more extensive psionic abilities... |
Xi'an "Shan" Coy Manh | Former members of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad. |
Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
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| Magik Magik (comics) Magik is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. She is the younger sister of the Russian X-Man Colossus.-Publication history:... |
Illyana Nikolaievna Rasputina | Russia | ||
| Magma Magma (comics) Magma is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics series New Mutants, also associated with various X-Men-related comics. She was created by author Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, and debuted in New Mutants #8... |
Amara Juliana "Mara" Olivians Aquilla | Member of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad. |
Nova Roma | |
| Match Match (Marvel Comics) Match is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A mutant, Hammil attended the Xavier Institute before its closing. While at the Institute, Hammil was the field leader of the Paragons training squad.... |
Benjamin "Ben" Hamill | Students. | USA | |
| Mercury | Cessily Kincaid | |||
| Mindee Stepford Cuckoos The Stepford Cuckoos are a set of fictional mutant psychically linked quintuplets . They are students at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics... |
Irma "Mindee" Cuckoo | |||
| Moonstar Danielle Moonstar Danielle "Dani" Moonstar, originally codenamed Psyche and later Mirage, is a fictional Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men.... |
Danielle "Dani" Moonstar | Leader of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad; depowered mutant. |
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| Namor the Sub-Mariner | Namor McKenzie | Hybrid Atlantean/human mutant. | Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC.... |
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| Northstar Northstar Northstar is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the twin brother of Aurora. Through his mutation, Northstar gains superhuman powers, which he uses for the betterment of society... |
Jean-Paul Beaubier | Twin brother of Aurora. | Canada | |
| Pixie | Megan Gwynn | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
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| Psylocke Psylocke Psylocke is a fictional character depicted in comic books published by Marvel Comics, most notably those comics featuring the superhero team the X-Men. The character has also appeared in licensed adaptations. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, she first appeared in the UK... |
Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock | Member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
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| Rockslide Rockslide (comics) Rockslide is a fictional character, a mutant superhero and member of the X-Men in the . He is a student in the Xavier Institute and a member of the former Hellions squad therein. After M-Day, he was one of only 27 students to retain his powers. He is best friends with Julian Keller and is... |
Santo Vaccarro | Student. | USA | |
| Rogue Rogue (comics) Rogue was first slated to appear in Ms. Marvel #25 , but the book's abrupt cancellation left her original introduction story unpublished for over a decade, before seeing print in Marvel Super Heroes #11 in 1992. Rogue's first published appearance was in Avengers Annual #10... |
Anna Marie | |||
| Sunspot Sunspot (comics) Sunspot is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero most commonly associated with X-Men-related groups the New Mutants and X-Force.... |
Roberto "Bobby" Da Costa | Member of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad. |
Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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| Surge Surge (comics) Surge is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe, one of the student body in the Xavier Institute, and a member of the former New Mutants squad therein. She maintained her powers post M-Day and was the leader of the New X-Men. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol... |
Noriko "Nori" Ashida | Students. | Japan | |
| Trance Trance (comics) Trance is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by the Marvel Comics. A mutant, Hope attended the Xavier Institute before its closing. She retained her powers after M-Day and is a member of the X-Men's training squad.... |
Hope Abbott | USA | ||
| Emma Frost Emma Frost Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne.... |
Emma Frost | Co-leader of the X-Men X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1... . |
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| Wolverine Wolverine (comics) Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing... |
James "Logan" Howlett | Leader of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
Canada | |
| X-23 X-23 X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:... |
Laura Kinney | Former member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
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| Celeste Stepford Cuckoos The Stepford Cuckoos are a set of fictional mutant psychically linked quintuplets . They are students at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics... |
Celeste Cuckoo | X-Men: Legacy Annual #1 (2009) | Student. | USA |
| Danger Danger Room The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics as part of the various incarnations of the X-Mansion.-Early designs:... |
Inapplicable | Warden of the X-Brig and the prisoners; robot. | Inapplicable | |
| Doctor Nemesis Doctor Nemesis Doctor Nemesis is the alias of James Nicola Bradley, a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. He was a derivative version of the eponymous Golden Age character that originally appeared in Ace Magazines' Lightning Comics. He is a co-creator of the original... |
James Nicola Bradley | Member of the X-Club squad. | USA | |
| Dust Dust (comics) Dust , is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' X-Men-related comic books. She was created by author Grant Morrison and artist Ethan Van Sciver in New X-Men #133 , although her character was not fully developed until the New X-Men: Academy X series written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis... |
Sooraya Qadir | Students. | Afghanistan Afghanistan Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world... |
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| Graymalkin | Jonas Graymalkin | USA | ||
| Hellion Hellion Hellion is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #2.-New Mutants, vol... |
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| Indra Indra (comics) Indra is a fictional character who currently appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A teenage mutant, Indra attended the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad. He first appeared in New X-Men: Academy X #7.-Alpha Squadron:Paras Gavaskar is... |
Paras Gavaskar | India India India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world... |
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| Phoebe Stepford Cuckoos The Stepford Cuckoos are a set of fictional mutant psychically linked quintuplets . They are students at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning and appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics... |
Phoebe Cuckoo | USA | ||
| Prodigy Prodigy (David Alleyne) Prodigy is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books. Prodigy is a former mutant, one of the student body of the Xavier Institute, and a member of the New X-Men squad... |
David Alleyne | Student; depowered mutant. | USA | |
| Warpath Warpath (comics) James Proudstar, previously known as the second Thunderbird but also known as Warpath, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men.... |
James Proudstar | Former member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
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| Loa Loa (comics) Loa is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. A mutant, Loa is a student at the Xavier Institute. She made her debut in New X-Men: Academy X #5.-Before Xavier's:... |
Alani Ryan | X-Force, vol. 3 #19 (2009) | Student. | |
| Domino Domino (comics) Domino is a Marvel Comics character, best known as a member of the X-Men offshoot X-Force. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, she first fully appeared in X-Force, vol... |
Neena Thurman | Former member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
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| Storm | Ororo Iqadi T'Challa | Uncanny X-Men #515 (2009) | Wakanda Wakanda (comics) Wakanda is a fictional nation in the Marvel Universe. It is the most prominent of several fictional African nations in the Marvel Universe. Wakanda is located in Northeastern Africa, although its exact location has varied throughout the nation's publication history: some sources place Wakanda in... |
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| Dr. Kavita Rao Kavita Rao Dr. Kavita "Vita" Rao is a fictional character, a geneticist in the Marvel Comics universe of the X-Men. She first appeared and featured prominently in the first story arc of the monthly series Astonishing X-Men in 2004.-Hope:Dr... |
Kavita Rao | Member of the X-Club squad; non-mutant. | India | |
| Professor X Professor X Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men.... |
Charles Francis Xavier | Uncanny X-Men #516 (2009) | Re-powered mutants. | USA |
| Magneto Magneto (comics) Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby... |
Max Eisenhardt (Erik "Magnus" Lehnsherr) | Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
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| Warlock Warlock (New Mutants) Warlock is a fictional character, a cybernetic alien superhero published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in New Mutants vol. 1 #18 , and was created by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz.-Publication history:... |
Warlock | New Mutants, vol. 3 #6 (2009) | Member of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad; alien mutant. |
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| Blindfold Blindfold (comics) Blindfold is a fictional character, a mutant and a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute in Marvel Comics' X-Men-related comic books. She first appeared in Astonishing X-Men, vol. 3 #7 and was created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.-Fictional character biography:Blindfold is a... |
Ruth Aldine | X-Necrosha #1 (2009) | Student. | USA |
| Gambit Gambit (comics) Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266... |
Remy Etienne LeBeau | X-Men: Legacy #229 (2010) | ||
| Boom-Boom Tabitha Smith Tabitha Smith is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Jim Shooter and Al Milgrom, the character first appeared in Secret Wars II #5 . She later appeared as a member of the X-Force and, more recently, as a member of Nextwave... |
Tabitha "Tabby" Smith | Uncanny X-Men #517 (2010) | ||
| Husk Husk (comics) Husk is a fictional character from Marvel Comics. Guthrie is a superhero associated with the X-Men.A mutant, Husk has the ability to remove one layer of skin - or "husk" - revealing an epidermis of a different composition beneath... |
Paige Guthrie | X-Men: Legacy #231 (2010) | ||
| No-Girl Martha Johansson Martha Johansson, also known as No-Girl, is a fictional mutant character, an isolated brain, from the New X-Men comic book series, set in the Marvel Universe and published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:... |
Martha Johansson | Nation X #2 (2010) | Students. | |
| Cipher Cipher (comics) Cipher is a fictional mutant character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a young African-American female who first appeared in Young X-Men #8 and was created by Marc Guggenheim and Rafa Sandoval.-Publication history:Cipher's first appearance was in Young X-Men #8 by... |
Alisa Tager | Doomwar #1 (2010) | ||
| Deadpool | Wade Wilson | X-Force Annual, vol. 3 #1 (2010) | Member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad; non-mutant. |
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| Cypher Cypher (comics) Cypher is a fictional mutant character, a superhero from Marvel Comics. He first appeared in New Mutants vol. 1 #13 .-Fictional character biography:Doug Ramsey was born to Philip and Sheila Ramsey... |
Douglas "Doug" Ramsey | New Mutants, vol. 3 #9 (2010) | Member of the New Mutants New Mutants The New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise.... squad. |
USA |
| Shadowcat Kitty Pryde Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne.... |
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde | Uncanny X-Men #521 (2010) | . | |
| Fantomex Fantomex Fantomex is a fictional superhero associated with the X-Men in titles published by Marvel Comics. Fantomex first appeared in New X-Men #128 and was created by Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey.... |
Charlie-Cluster 7 (Charles Jean Phillipe) | Members of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
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| E.V.A. Fantomex Fantomex is a fictional superhero associated with the X-Men in titles published by Marvel Comics. Fantomex first appeared in New X-Men #128 and was created by Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey.... |
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| Crosta | Crosta | Student; Atlantean mutant. | Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC.... |
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| Dr. Cecilia Reyes Cecilia Reyes Cecilia Reyes is a Marvel Comics character who was briefly a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Carlos Pacheco, she first appeared in X-Men vol. 2 #65 .... |
Cecilia Reyes | Uncanny X-Men #522 (2010) | Medical support. | USA |
| Hepzibah Hepzibah (comics) Hepzibah is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. She is a member of the intergalactic enforcers known as the Starjammers and currently a member of the Uncanny X-Men. She first appeared in X-Men #107 and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.-Origin:Hepzibah was born on... |
Unpronounceable | S.W.O.R.D. #2 (2010) | Alien. | Tryl'sart (world) |
| Hope Summers Hope Summers (comics) Hope Summers is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #205 in 2007 , and was created by writers Mike Carey and artist Chris Bachalo during the "X-Men: Messiah Complex" event... |
Spalding (first name unknown) | X-Force, vol. 3 #26 (2010) | "Mutant messiah." | USA |
| Omega Sentinel Karima Shapandar Omega Sentinel is a fictional character associated with the X-Men and its spinoff Excalibur. She first appeared in X-Men Unlimited, vol... |
Karima Shapandar | X-Men: Second Coming #2 (2010) | In a coma in the sickbay following the corruption of her Sentinel programming. | India India India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world... |
| Jubilee Jubilee (comics) Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men.A mutant, Jubilee had the superhuman power to generate "fireworks" of explosive plasma. A teenage "mall rat," she was the X-Men's youngest member in the early 1990s, often playing sidekick to... |
Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee | X-Men, vol. 3 #1 (2010) | Depowered mutant who is currently also a vampire. | USA |
| Transonic Transonic (comics) Transonic is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #526, in the first chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline, and was created by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen... |
Laurie Tromette | Uncanny X-Men #527 (2010) | The first of the "Five Lights". | Canada |
| Velocidad Velocidad (comics) Velocidad is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #527, in the second chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline, and was created by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen... |
Gabriel Cohuelo | The second of the "Five Lights". | Mexico Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
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| Oya Oya (comics) Oya is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #528, in the third chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline, and was created by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen... |
Idie Okonkwo | Uncanny X-Men #528 (2010) | The third of the "Five Lights". | Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in... |
| Primal Primal (comics) Primal is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #529, in the fourth chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline, and was created by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen... |
Teon Macik | Uncanny X-Men #529 (2010) | The fourth of the "Five Lights". | Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... |
| Zero Zero (Marvel Comics) Zero is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Generation Hope #1, in the final chapter of the "Five Lights" storyline, and the first storyline of the Generation Hope book... |
Kenji Uedo | Generation Hope #4 (2011) | The fifth of the "Five Lights". | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
| Chamber Chamber (comics) Jonothon "Jono" Evan Starsmore, better known as Chamber or Decibel, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero associated with the X-Men and the New Warriors.... |
Jonothon "Jono" Starsmore | X-Men Legacy #248 (2011) | Powers restored during the Age of X Age of X "Age of X" is a comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics which features an alternate reality of the X-Men. The first issue of the storyline, Age of X: Alpha, was published in January 2011. Publication continued in February, March, and April 2011... reality warp and maintained afterwards. |
United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
| Frenzy Joanna Cargill Joanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional character, a mutant superhuman in the Marvel Comics universe. She has been a member of supervillain groups, including the Alliance of Evil and the Acolytes, as well as the superhero team the X-Men.... |
Joanna Cargill | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009) | Seen listening to Cyclops before the final battle of Second Coming X-Men: Second Coming "Second Coming" is a crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran through the most of the X-Men comic books from March to July 2010.-Publication history:... ; joined the X-Men after the events of Age of X. |
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| Legion Legion (Marvel Comics) Legion is a Marvel Comics character, created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz.David is the mutant son of Charles Xavier and Israeli Holocaust survivor Gabrielle Haller... |
David Charles Haller | New Mutants, vol. 3 #4 (2009) | Undergoing treatment with the X-Club to control his multiple personality disorder; joined the X-Men after the events of Age of X. | Israel Israel The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea... |
| X-Man X-man X-Man is a fictional character and superhero in the Marvel Universe.X-Man may also refer to:*X-Man , a South Korean game show*Xavier Carter, nicknamed X-Man, American track and field athlete... |
Nathaniel "Nate" Grey | New Mutants, vol. 3 #27 (2011) | Rescued from the Sugar Man Sugar Man Sugar Man is a fictional character, a mutant villain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Chris Bachalo, he first appeared in Generation Next #2 .... by the New Mutants squad. |
USA (Age of Apocalypse Age of Apocalypse "Age of Apocalypse" is a 1995 - 1996 comic book crossover storyline published in the X-Men franchise of books by Marvel Comics. The Age of Apocalypse briefly replaced the universe of Earth-616, although it was later retconned as having occurred in the alternate universe of Earth-295, it had... ) |
Non-members (2009–Present)
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| Tamara Kurtz | X-Men: Legacy Annual #1 (2009) | Seen with Toad and Avalanche. | Madripoor Madripoor The Principality of Madripoor is a fictional island located in Southeast Asia in the Marvel Comics universe. Based on illustrations, it is in the southern portion of the Strait of Malacca, southwest of Singapore.-Publication history:... |
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| Avalanche Avalanche (comics) Avalanche is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #141 .... |
Dominikos Ioannis Petrakis | Seen with Toad and Dragoness. | Greece Greece Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe.... |
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| Toad Toad (comics) Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 .... |
Mortimer Toynbee | X-Men: Legacy #226 (2009) | Seen with Avalanche and Dragoness. | United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
| Brightwind | Brightwind | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009) | Dani Moonstar Danielle Moonstar Danielle "Dani" Moonstar, originally codenamed Psyche and later Mirage, is a fictional Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men.... 's Asgardian horse. |
Asgard Asgard (comics) Asgard is a fictional realm within the Marvel Comics universe based on the Asgard of Norse mythology and is home to the Asgardians and other beings of Norse mythology... (world) |
| Scalphunter Scalphunter (Marvel Comics) Scalphunter is a fictional mutant villain character in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #210. This character was created by Chris Claremont, John Romita, Jr... |
John Greycrow | Uncanny X-Men #515 (2009) | Arrived in Utopia with five Predator Xs. | USA |
| Lorelei | Lorelei Travis | Dark Avengers #8 (2009) | Fought in the riots of San Francisco and then seen on Utopia. | |
| Rhapsody Rhapsody (comics) Rhapsody is a fictional character, a mutant supervillainess in the Marvel Comics universe. She first appeared in X-Factor #79.-Fictional character biography:... |
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| Adam X the X-Treme Adam X the X-Treme Adam Neramani, also known as Adam-X, X-Treme or Adam-X the X-Treme, is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:... |
Adam Neramani | Shi'ar Shi'ar The Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires... (galaxy) |
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| Stinger Stinger (comics) Stinger is a fictional mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:Stinger first appeared in X-Factor #5-6 , and was created by Bob Layton.... |
Wendy Sherman | Nation X #1 (2010) | Seen with Iceman Iceman (comics) Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, .... . |
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| Bliss | Barbara Stacey | Fought Iceman Iceman (comics) Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, .... . |
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| Erg Erg (comics) Erg is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:Erg's first appearance was in Power Pack #12 , and he was created by Louise Simonson and June Brigman.... |
Unrevealed | Nation X #2 (2010) | Seen helping in the rebuilding of Utopia. | |
| Ernst Ernst (comics) Ernst is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance as Ernst was in New X-Men vol. 1 #135 .-Fictional character biography:... |
Unrevealed | Seen with No-Girl Martha Johansson Martha Johansson, also known as No-Girl, is a fictional mutant character, an isolated brain, from the New X-Men comic book series, set in the Marvel Universe and published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:... . |
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| Neophyte Neophyte (comics) Neophyte is a fictional mutant super villain in the Marvel Comics universe and a member of the Acolytes.-Fictional character biography:... |
Simon Hall | New Mutants, vol 3 #14 (2010) | Seen listening to Cyclops Cyclops (comics) Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes... before the final battle of Second Coming X-Men: Second Coming "Second Coming" is a crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran through the most of the X-Men comic books from March to July 2010.-Publication history:... . |
Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
| Random Random (comics) Random is a fictional character and antihero created by writer Peter David for the Marvel Comics series X-Factor. He started out as a thorn in the side of X-Factor, but he later became a reluctant ally of theirs. The mystery of his life has yet to be completely revealed.-Fictional character... |
Marshall Evan Stone III | USA | ||
| Outlaw Outlaw (comics) Outlaw is a fictional character created by Marvel Comics for their series' Deadpool and Agent X. She is a mutant with the abilities of superhuman strength, durability, and an uncanny aptitude with firearms.... |
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| Litterbug Litterbug (comics) Litterbug is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics. His first appearance in the mainstream Marvel Universe was in Morlocks #1, created by Geoff Johns and Shawn Martinbrough.-Fictional character biography:... |
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| Vange Whedon Evangeline Whedon Evangeline "Vange" Whedon is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance was in X-Treme X-Men #21.-Fictional character biography:... |
Evangeline Whedon | X-Men's lawyer. She defended Primal. | ||
| Glob Herman Glob Herman Glob Herman is a fictional mutant character of the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in New X-Men #117. Glob was created by Grant Morrison and Ethan Van Sciver.-Early life:... |
Robert Herman | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1 (2009) | Seen in the riots of San Francisco. | |
| Leong | Leong Coy Manh | Uncanny X-Men #516 (2009) | Non-mutant younger twin siblings of Karma; suspected latent mutants. | Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
| Nga | Nga Coy Manh | |||
| Unuscione Unuscione Carmella Unuscione, commonly known simply as Unuscione, is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Universe.-Fictional character biography:Carmella Unuscione first appears as a member of the second intake of Magneto's Acolytes... |
Carmela Unuscione | X-Men Legacy #248 (2011) | Shown on Utopia after the Age of X reality changed back to normal. | Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
| Face | Unrevealed | New Mutants, vol 3 #25 | One of the mutant babies gathered during the "Inferno" storyline and then used by the U.S. military. Rescued by the New Mutants squad. | Unrevealed |
| Masque Masque (comics) Masque is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Masque was originally a prominent member of the sewer-dwelling community of mutant outcasts called the Morlocks, led by Callisto.-Publication history:... |
Unrevealed | X-Men, vol. 3 #12 (2011) | Seen on Utopia during the First to Last storyline. | USA |
| Depowered mutant refugees | Various | Uncanny X-Men #506 (2009) | Depowered mutants, including several young women freed from mob slavery, who have found sanctuary with the X-Men. | Various |
Atlanteans (2010–Present)
| Character | Real name | Became a resident in | Notes | Country |
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| Krang | Uncanny X-Men #528 (2010) | Atlanteans. | Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC.... |
| Subcommander Selach | Selach | ||
| Oudvrou | Oudvrou | Namor: The First Mutant #1 (2010) | |
| Logomancer | Abira | Atlanteans; members of the Tridents. | |
| Jian | Jian | Namor: The First Mutant #2 (2010) | |
| Achak | Achak | ||
| Waya | Waya | ||
| Mato | Mato | ||
Prisoners of Utopia (2008–Present)
| Character | Real name | Caught in | Notes | Country |
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| Manuel Alfonso Rodrigo de la Rocha | New Mutants, vol. 3 #1 (2009) | Captured by Pixie and moved from Graymalkin Industries Graymalkin Industries In the fictional Marvel Comics universe Graymalkin Industries is the undercover name for X-Men new headquarters in San Francisco following their departure from their former X-Mansion, destroyed during Messiah Complex. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men... . |
Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
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| Kid Omega Quentin Quire Quentin Quire, also known as Kid Omega, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in New X-Men #122 , although he went unnamed until New X-Men #134... |
Quentin Quire | Nation X #2 (2010) | Fought No-Girl Martha Johansson Martha Johansson, also known as No-Girl, is a fictional mutant character, an isolated brain, from the New X-Men comic book series, set in the Marvel Universe and published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:... . |
USA |
| Tattooed Man | Unrevealed (known as John Doe) | Uncanny X-Men #524 (2010) | Captured by Colossus Colossus (comics) Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1... . |
Russia Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... |
| Mortis Lois London Lois London is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the Dazzler. She first appeared in Dazzler #22 , and was created by writer Danny Fingeroth and artist Frank Springer... |
Lois London | Dazzler #1 (2010) | Captured by Dazzler Dazzler Dazzler is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 .... and placed by Psylocke Psylocke Psylocke is a fictional character depicted in comic books published by Marvel Comics, most notably those comics featuring the superhero team the X-Men. The character has also appeared in licensed adaptations. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, she first appeared in the UK... in a telepathically induced coma. |
USA |
| León Núñez | León Núñez | Young X-Men #10 (2008) | In a catatonic state and moved from Graymalkin Industries Graymalkin Industries In the fictional Marvel Comics universe Graymalkin Industries is the undercover name for X-Men new headquarters in San Francisco following their departure from their former X-Mansion, destroyed during Messiah Complex. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men... . |
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Former inhabitants
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| Dagger Cloak and Dagger (comics) Cloak and Dagger are a fictional comic book superhero duo in the . They were created by writer William "Bill" Mantlo and designed by artist Edward Hannigan.-Publication history:... |
Tandy Bowen | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009)–Cloak and Dagger #1 (2010) | Left the X-Men X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1... ; non-mutants. |
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| Cloak Cloak and Dagger (comics) Cloak and Dagger are a fictional comic book superhero duo in the . They were created by writer William "Bill" Mantlo and designed by artist Edward Hannigan.-Publication history:... |
Tyrone Johnson | X-Men vs. Agents of Atlas #1 (2009)–Cloak and Dagger #1 (2010) | ||
| Beast Beast (comics) Beast , Dr. Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy, is a comic book character, a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the mutant team of superheroes known as the X-Men... |
Henry Philip "Hank" McCoy | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009)–Uncanny X-Men #519 (2010) | Left the X-Men X-Men The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1... and the X-Club squad. |
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| Onyxx | Sidney Green | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009)–X-Force, vol. 3 #23 (2010) | Killed during events of Necrosha Necrosha Necrosha is a comic book crossover story arc published by Marvel Comics. The crossover takes place in Marvel's main shared universe, the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Necrosha had been slowly building in the pages of X-Force... . |
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| Wolfsbane Wolfsbane (comics) Wolfsbane is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men.A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane possesses the ability to transform into a wolf or into a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf... |
Rahne Sinclair | X-Force, vol. 3 #20–25 (2009) | Left the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad. |
United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
| Elixir Elixir (comics) Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M.... |
Joshua "Josh" Foley | USA | ||
| Ariel Ariel (comics) Ariel is a fictional character, an extraterrestrial mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance was in Fallen Angels #1... |
Ariel | X-Men: Legacy #229–235 (2010) | Presumed killed during Second Coming X-Men: Second Coming "Second Coming" is a crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran through the most of the X-Men comic books from March to July 2010.-Publication history:... ; alien mutant. |
Coconut Grove (world) |
| Nightcrawler Nightcrawler (comics) Nightcrawler is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe. He has been associated with both the X-Men and Excalibur, originally appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1... |
Kurt Wagner | Uncanny X-Men #515 (2009)–X-Force, vol. 3 #26 (2010) | Killed by Bastion Bastion (comics) Bastion is a supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Scott Lobdell and Pascual Ferry and first made a cameo appearance in X-Men #52 . His first full appearance was Uncanny X-Men #333... during events of Second Coming X-Men: Second Coming "Second Coming" is a crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran through the most of the X-Men comic books from March to July 2010.-Publication history:... . |
Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
| Cable Cable (comics) Cable is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared as an infant in Uncanny X-Men #201... |
Nathan Christopher Summers | Uncanny X-Men #524 (2010)–X-Force, vol. 3 #28 (2010) | USA | |
| Vanisher Vanisher The Vanisher is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain of the Marvel Universe, and an opponent of the X-Men. The Vanisher is one of the X-Men's oldest enemies having first appeared in X-Men #2... |
Telford Porter | X-Force, vol. 3 #21 (2009)–New Mutants, vol. 3 #13 (2010) | Member of the X-Force X-Force X-Force is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero team, one of several spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team was formed in New Mutants, vol. 1 #100 and soon afterwards was featured in its own series.The group was a new incarnation of the 1980s... squad who is presumed deceased. |
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| Diamond Lil | Lillian Crawley-Jeffries | Nation X #3 (2010)–X-Force, vol. 3 #23 (2010) | Killed during events of Necrosha Necrosha Necrosha is a comic book crossover story arc published by Marvel Comics. The crossover takes place in Marvel's main shared universe, the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Necrosha had been slowly building in the pages of X-Force... . |
Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
| Meld Meld (comics) Meld is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe. Meld's first appearance was in Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, created by John Layman and Aaron Lopresti.-Fictional character biography:... |
Jeremiah Muldoon | Dark Avengers #8 (2009)–X-Force, vol. 3 #23 (2010) | Unrevealed | |
| Sack Sack (comics) Sack is a fictional mutant supervillain created by Marvel Comics for their team called Gene Nation. His first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #323.-Fictional character biography:... |
Unrevealed | Psylocke #1 (2010)–New Mutants, vol 3 #14 (2010) | Killed during events of Second Coming X-Men: Second Coming "Second Coming" is a crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics that ran through the most of the X-Men comic books from March to July 2010.-Publication history:... . |
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| Leech Leech (comics) Leech is a character in the Marvel Comics Universe.Leech made his first appearance in Uncanny X-Men as a Morlock, a group of mutants whose deformities force them to live in the sewers under Manhattan. He is usually depicted as being around 12 years old... |
Unrevealed | New Mutants, vol 3 #14 (2010) | Currently living in the Baxter Building; may have lived on Utopia, though this has not been confirmed. | USA |
| Donald Pierce Donald Pierce Donald Pierce is a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #132. He was created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Donald Pierce is a cyborg.-Fictional character biography:... |
Donald Pierce | Uncanny X-Men #524 (2010)–New Mutants vol 3 #13 (2010) | Prisoner who escaped and was killed by Cyclops Cyclops (comics) Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes... ; non-mutant cyborg. |
Unrevealed |
| Sebastian Shaw Sebastian Shaw (comics) Sebastian Hiram Shaw is a fictional comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and an adversary of the X-Men.A mutant, Shaw possesses the ability to absorb energy and transform it into raw strength... |
Sebastian Shaw | Uncanny X-Men #515 (2009)–Uncanny X-Men #534 (2011) | Caught by Emma Frost Emma Frost Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne.... and moved from Graymalkin Industries Graymalkin Industries In the fictional Marvel Comics universe Graymalkin Industries is the undercover name for X-Men new headquarters in San Francisco following their departure from their former X-Mansion, destroyed during Messiah Complex. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men... . Released in Asia with his memories wiped during the Quarantine story arc. |
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| General Kadar | Kadar | Namor: The First Mutant #1 | Atlanteans who have died since Namor relocated the Atlanteans to the waters beneath Utopia. | Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC.... |
| Logomancer | Unrevealed | Namor: The First Mutant #3 (2010)–Namor: The First Mutant #9 (2011) | ||
| Husni | Husni | Namor: The First Mutant #1 | Atlanteans; member of the Tridents; killed by the Aqueos. | |
| Husam | Husam | |||
| Nekra Nekra Nekra is a fictional mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Nekra first appeared in Shanna the She-Devil #5 , and was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru.... |
Nekra Sinclair | Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1 (2009)–Chaos War: Dead Avengers #3 (2011) | Fought in the riots of San Francisco and then seen on Utopia. Killed during the Chaos War Chaos War (comics) "Chaos War" is a Marvel Comics storyline that began publication in October 2010 across nine comic book series: the five-issue miniseries Chaos War, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, supplemented by seven branded miniseries or one-shot publications, and by three issues of Incredible Hulks, a... . |
USA |
Ages of Apocalypse
In the aftermach of the gathering of the Twelve, the Asteroid M was seen in a series of reality warps where Apocalypse attempted to use the X-Men and their powers.Marvel Zombies
In the Marvel ZombiesMarvel Zombies
Marvel Zombies is a five-issue limited series published from December 2005 to April 2006 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with art by Sean Phillips and covers by Arthur Suydam. It was the first series in the Marvel Zombies series of related stories...
universe, Asteroid M acts as a safe haven, protecting what's left of the Acolytes (Fabian Cortez, Joanna Cargill, Lisa Hendricks, and Reynolds), Black Panther
Black Panther (comics)
The Black Panther is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52...
, and Forge
Forge (comics)
Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
from the hordes of zombies on Earth.
What If?
In an issue of What If? that asks "What If Magneto Ruled All Mutants," Magneto and the remainder of mutantkind reside and travel the universe in Asteroid M.Television
It should be noted, in all of its appearances in animationAnimation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
it is destroyed soon after it appears.
- In X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, Asteroid M appears as Magneto's base of operations. After his escape from prison thanks to the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (primarily the White QueenEmma FrostEmma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
), Magneto steals Cerebro's "mutant power circuit" from Kitty PrydeKitty PrydeKatherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
, to whom it had been given by Professor XProfessor XProfessor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men....
for its protection. Once he obtains the circuit he and his Brotherhood go to Asteroid M, and with a machine, use the circuit to amplify Magneto's power in order to change the course of the "Scorpio" comet, aiming it towards Earth. However, the X-Men stop his attempt to destroy the Earth when Nightcrawler reprograms the controls and makes the comet hit Asteroid M instead, resulting in its destruction.
- In X-Men: The Animated SeriesX-Men (TV series)X-Men, also known as X-Men: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series which debuted on October 31, 1992, in the United States on the Fox Network as part of its Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup...
, Asteroid M appears in the two-part episode "Sanctuary." In the series, it has been built by Magneto with the goal of having it act as a sanctuary for all mutants, where they might live free from their human oppressors since he has become weary of battling for mutant supremacy. As such, he tells all of the world of his intentions for Asteroid M. He gathers many mutants from Earth (mainly from GenoshaGenoshaGenosha is a fictional country that has appeared in numerous comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is an island nation that exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as "Earth 616" in the Marvel Universe. The fictional nation served as an allegory for slavery and later for South...
) and takes them to their new home in large transports. He has also previously gathered a large number of nuclear warheads to defend his new sanctuary. Soon the governments of the world feel threatened by Magneto's plan. They are intent on destroying Asteroid M, but through the interference of Professor X this is stopped. In his sanctuary, Magneto no longer cares about humanity. However, one of his followers, the Acolyte Fabian Cortez, desires nothing more than to destroy the humans. This eventually causes him to betray Magneto and jettison him towards Earth. Magneto survives however and is forced to destroy Asteroid M when he destroys hundreds of nuclear warheads Cortez has launched at the Earth in order to wipe out humanity.
- In X-Men: EvolutionX-Men: EvolutionX-Men: Evolution is an American animated television series about the Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men. In this incarnation many of the characters are teenagers rather than adults...
, Asteroid M appears in the two-part season 1 finale, "The Cauldron." In this version, Asteroid M isn't actually outside Earth's atmosphere, instead being placed a few miles above the Arctic CircleArctic CircleThe Arctic Circle is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. For Epoch 2011, it is the parallel of latitude that runs north of the Equator....
. In the episode Magneto pits the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants against each other to see who is the "fittest" to join him at his sanctuary on Asteroid M. While some may have come voluntarily, others have been captured. On Asteroid M to those who survive his competition he gives the opportunity to "evolve" their powers, as he puts it, by being put in a machine powered by the Gem of CyttorakCrimson Gem of CyttorakThe Crimson Gem of Cyttorak is a fictional artifact created by the mystical entity known as Cyttorak in the Marvel Comics Universe. It serves as the source of the Juggernaut's power.-History:After being banished to the Crimson Cosmos, Cyttorak wanted to keep his influence on earth...
. To show it is safe to use he lets SabretoothSabretooth (comics)Sabretooth is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne. The character first appeared in Iron Fist #14...
go in as an example, failing to mention that it also alters the subjects mind to better suit his point of view. After the process is finished Sabretooth comes out more powerful and much more beast-like in appearance. Following him are CyclopsCyclops (comics)Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
, Havok and later MystiqueMystique (comics)Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
. Afterward fighting ensues that causes the destruction of the engines which keep Asteroid M at its high altitude, causing its impending crash on the surface below. To stop this, however, Cyclops and Havok use their newly enhanced abilities to destroy Asteroid M before it can do any harm, resulting not only in its obliteration but creating a wave which negates their new powers, reverting them back to their former states. Sabretooth also eventually reverts to his normal form, while Mystique and Magneto retain their enhanced powers.
Video games
- Asteroid M appears in the X-Men game for the Sega Genesis.
- Asteroid M appears in the X-MenX-Men (arcade game)X-Men is an arcade game produced by Konami in 1992. It is a side-scrolling beat 'em up based on the characters of the same name under license from Marvel Comics. The animation of the X-Men and the supervillains are based on the 1989 X-Men pilot episode titled X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men...
arcade game.
- Asteroid M appears in X-Men: Mutant Academy 2X-Men: Mutant Academy 2X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 is a PlayStation video game, the sequel to X-Men: Mutant Academy. Both feature the X-Men in a 3-D fighting arena similar to Mortal Kombat 4. Like its predecessor, the game allows the player to select from several heroes and villains and includes many of the signature moves...
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- Asteroid M appears in X-Men: Next DimensionX-Men: Next DimensionX-Men: Next Dimension is a fighting game, released in 2002 for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube video game consoles. It is the third game in the X-Men: Mutant Academy fighting game series, following X-Men: Mutant Academy and X-Men: Mutant Academy 2...
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- Asteroid M is also Magneto's stage in Marvel Super HeroesMarvel Super Heroes (arcade game)is a fighting game developed by Capcom. Originally released in the arcade in 1995 on the CPS-2 arcade system, it was later ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation in late 1997...
.
- Asteroid M is the final level in X-Men LegendsX-Men LegendsX-Men Legends is an action role-playing video game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. It was released on the GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles in the fall of . Barking Lizards Technologies developed the N-Gage port of the game, which was released in early...
. It serves as the place where the player battles Magneto. It is also the home of his Gravitron superweapon in which the Brotherhood of Mutants planned to use Magma for in case the Brotherhood failed to free Magneto. After Magneto, Mystique, and Sabretooth are defeated, Asteroid M is attacked by Sentinels. When General William Kincaid in his Master Mold robot is defeated, Magma uses the Gravitron to steer Asteroid M back into space. In this version, Asteroid M is not above Anya's grave but above New York City.
- In X-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseX-Men Legends II: Rise of ApocalypseX-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is an action role-playing game released in 2005 for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, N-Gage, PlayStation Portable, and GameCube video game consoles as well as the PC...
, the design of Astroid M was used for Magneto's base in Genosha. Asteroid M is featured in a simulation mission for the PSP version.
- Asteroid M appears in the Marvel Super Hero SquadMarvel Super Hero Squad (video game)Marvel Super Hero Squad is a video game developed by Blue Tongue Entertainment, Mass Media, and Halfbrick and published by THQ. It was released on October 20, 2009 for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Wii...
video game. It is where the players fight Magneto and Crimson Dynamo.
- Asteroid M appears in Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity GauntletMarvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity GauntletMarvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is a continuation of the video game Marvel Super Hero Squad and it was released on November 16, 2010. Similar to the first game, it features cartoonish Super-deformed versions of the Marvel Comics characters, as seen in the Marvel Super Hero Squad toy...
. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver arrive here in order to see their father Magneto. They managed to confront Magneto who mentions that the being attacked message they got is for them to contain the Space Infinity Stone which had been shattered following an attack by Doombots. When Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver reassemble it, Doctor Doom arrives revealing that his attack on Magneto was just a ploy so that Doctor Doom can get the Space Infinity Gem. When Doctor Doom ends up defeated, he tricks Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch enough to swipe back the Space Infinity Gem. Doctor Doom's attacks on Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch causes Magneto to use his magnetic abilities on Doctor Doom who revealed that he had placed Asteroid M on self-destruct. Magneto sends Doctor Doom flying where the Space Infinity Gem transports Doctor Doom to a cage. Magneto then gives his children the Space Infinity Stone. After Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver leave, Magneto claps off the self-destruct sequence.
List of titles
- Uncanny X-Men #5, 113, 299 & 378 (May 1964, September 1978, April 1993 & March 2000, Marvel Comics)
- New MutantsNew MutantsThe New Mutants are a group of teenaged mutant superheroes-in-training published by Marvel Comics. They have been the main characters of three successive comic book series, which were spin-offs of the popular X-Men franchise....
, vol. 1 #21 (November 1984, Marvel Comics) - New X-MenNew X-MenNew X-Men was a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics within the X-Men franchise. After the end of Grant Morrison's run on X-Men , titled New X-Men, the title was used for a new series, New X-Men: Academy X, serving as a continuation of the second volume of New Mutants...
#146 & 148 (November 2003 & December 2003, Marvel Comics) - Avengers: West CoastWest Coast AvengersThe West Coast Avengers is a fictional group of superheroes that appear in publications published by Marvel Comics. The team first appear in The West Coast Avengers #1 and was created by Roger Stern and Bob Hall.- Publication history :...
#57 & 60 (April 1990 & July 1990, Marvel Comics) - X-Men, vol. 2 #1–3 (October 1991–December 1991, Marvel Comics).
Significant stories
- X-Men, vol. 2 #3 (December 1991, Marvel Comics) - Destruction of Asteroid M by Fabian Cortez.
- New X-Men #148 (December 2003, Marvel Comics) - Wolverine and Jean Grey spending their final moments together on Asteroid M, before it collides with the sun.