Discover the X-Men Mutants You Never Knew Existed Outside the Comics!

Summary

X-23, a breakout success in X-Men comics, offers a relatable figure similar to Wolverine with an interesting backstory.
Spyke, a newcomer, represents viewers in X-Men: Evolution, serving as a lens into Mutants’ lives.
Firestar, not a pyrokinetic, played a prominent role in the West Coast Avengers and was in the X-Men for a while.

It’s understandable that die-hard X-Men readers, with the team about to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fans eagerly anticipating their arrival, may be curious as to which students from Xavier School could make their first appearance on the big screen. While popular characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine are expected, some fans might wonder if less-known X-Men characters will also get a spotlight.

Indeed, even though many Mutants from the comics could certainly benefit from more on-screen exposure following their initial appearances, it’s worth considering that there are also several Mutants who made their debut outside of comics. Some of these characters might merit a role in upcoming films, despite already appearing in recent movies and series. These non-comic characters have compelling backstories that could enrich the cinematic universe.

1. X-23

A Killer Trying To Be A Little Girl

Given the immense popularity of the character X-23 in the X-Men comic series, it’s understandable that some fans might be taken aback to learn she wasn’t an initial comic book creation. In fact, X-23, also known as Laura Kinney, first appeared in the animated series X-Men Evolution. Unlike many characters from this show, which were modernized versions of the X-Men team set within a high school context, Wolverine remained a grizzled veteran and was often distant from fans. The introduction of X-23 as a young clone trained to be a killer provides a contrast to Logan’s amnesiac berserker persona, offering younger audiences a more relatable character similar to Wolverine.

Laura’s history and backstory resonated strongly with readers, propelling her to stardom in the X-Men comics. She continues to be an essential element in Wolverine’s lore, even being selected as Logan’s replacement for the Wolverine role in recent publications. While both Laura and Wolverine grapple with their respective pasts, their father-daughter bond is captivating regardless of the storyline – a factor that made the Logan movie particularly emotional for many viewers.

2. Spyke

A Newcomer Whose Role Represents The Viewers

Evan Daniels was an ordinary high school athlete until he unexpectedly developed the ability to manipulate bones during a basketball game. After being released from prison with assistance from Professor X, Evan enrolled at the Xavier’s Institute under the alias Spyke. In the series “X-Men: Evolution,” Spyke balances his schoolwork and occasionally takes on missions to protect New York City. As a fresh face in the X-Men universe, Spyke provides viewers with an introduction to the mutant perspective presented in this particular adaptation of the X-Men franchise.

In the narrative, Spyke initially earns a reputation as something of a miscreant. However, later on, he assumes a “guardian” role once his abilities progress, leading him to affiliate with the Morlocks. Despite their resemblance, the producers of the series never explicitly suggest a connection between Spyke’s powers and those of Marrow.

3. Morph

One Of Logan’s Closest Friends

First introduced in the 1992 animated series “X-Men: The Animated Series,” the character Morph stands out for his extraordinary shapeshifting abilities. Unlike Mystique, who can only flawlessly imitate humans and humanoids, Morph has the unique ability to copy not just the physical appearances but also some of the powers of those he transforms into. This means he could mimic flying like Angel or even possess Wolverine’s claws, yet retaining none of their inherent physical traits. In the X-Men’s initial mission, Morph played a minor role, sacrificing themselves to save Wolverine from a Sentinel. Assumed dead during the battle, Cyclops ordered the team to withdraw, leaving Morph behind. However, under the manipulation of Mister Sinister, Morph later reappeared, betraying his former allies, believing they had deserted him after their retreat.

In the intricate world of The Animated Series, Morph’s journey towards redemption has been a recurring theme. They have developed a deep bond with Logan, who has grown to be like a soul mate to them. Interestingly, the creator of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo, disclosed that Morph harbored romantic feelings for Logan.

4. Firestar

One Of Spider-Man’s Earliest Allies

In the 1981 series titled “Spider-Man and His Unusual Allies,” Spider-Man is depicted working alongside two somewhat unusual superheroes: Bobby Drake, also known as Iceman, and Angelica Jones, more commonly referred to as Firestar. Contrary to her name, Firestar isn’t a Pyrokinetic but possesses the ability to transform energy into microwave radiation, which she can control to make targets melt, explode, or ignite.

Firestar possesses abilities that allow her to generate microwave energy for flight, which sets her apart from other notable Mutants in Marvel Comics like the X-Men. However, Firestar didn’t have a significant role as a permanent member of the X-Men. Instead, she spent more time with the Mutant superhero team, but her contributions were more substantial within the West Coast Avengers. In the animated series, both Firestar and Iceman started off as members of the X-Men, but they eventually left the team.

5. Aimi Yoshida

Rumored Daughter Of Sunfire

In the game X-Men: Destiny, players have the option to pick Aimi Yoshida, a character originally from Japan, as their primary character. Due to circumstances, Aimi was taken out of Japan by her parents at a young age. However, she harbored resentment towards them because it seemed to her that they had left her behind. In reality, her parents were trying to protect her and keep her from being imprisoned for being a Mutant in Japan, so they sent her to San Francisco.

In contrast to most X-Men characters from the comics, Aimi possesses unique “costumes” that can merge with X-Gene collections, enhancing her abilities differently. Her primary power is energy manipulation, enabling her to generate energy in various forms such as beams, shields, and explosives. There’s a hint that Aimi Yoshida might have Pyrokinesis, which is associated with her father, Sunfire. It’s important to note that Aimi isn’t featured in the traditional X-Men comics.

6. Grant Alexander

Oblivious To Mutant-Human Relations Until It Became His Problem

In the game X-Men: Destiny, one of the characters players can select is Grant Alexander, a high school athlete who was previously unaware of the strife between Mutants and Humans… until he realized he carried the X-Gene himself. Just like Aimi, Grant has the ability to mix various X-Gene collections into unique outfits, thereby gaining diverse powers.

It’s intriguing to note that the original X-Men: Destiny website indicated that Grant’s canonical power was manipulation of density. This implies he could transform his body into something incredibly dense for enhanced durability and superhuman strength, or lower his density to potentially boost speed, jump higher, or even pass through objects. Unfortunately, beyond X-Men: Destiny, Grant doesn’t seem to have any other notable appearances.

7. Adrian Luca

Trained To Hate Humans

In the game X-Men: Destiny, players could opt for the character Adrian Luca. Unlike other characters, he was brought up among the Purifiers, learning to despise Mutants due to their supposed danger to Humans. The game starts with Adrian seeking revenge as his Purifier father was slain by an opponent of Mutants. Despite possessing Mutant abilities, Adrian is trained as a soldier for this cause. Unlike other playable characters, Adrian frequently experiences hallucinations of his departed father; whether these are a mental issue or something else remains unclear.

Just like Aimi and Grant, Adrian too possesses the ability to incorporate X-Genes into his suits, granting him diverse capabilities. It appears that Adrian’s primary power is manipulation over Shadow Matter, which enables him to generate unseen blades or utilize it for extraordinary bursts of speed.

8. Samuel Kamerhe

Once Luis Reyes’s Assistant

As a fervent admirer, when the Brotherhood’s suspected assault turned the memorial rally for Charles Xavier in X-Men: Destiny into a chaotic scene, I, Samuel Kamerhe, found myself right in the middle of it all. Previously serving as the personal assistant to Luis Reyes of Mutant Response Division, my mission was to locate my boss and uncover the truth behind the commotion. However, everything took an unexpected turn once I unlocked my X-Gene, bestowing upon me abilities to manipulate energy – a power that enabled me to fire energy blasts, erect defensive auras, and enhance my attacks with charged energy.

In contrast to the console editions of X-Men: Destiny, the Nintendo DS adaptation limits players to controlling just one character, Samuel. Unlike in other forms of X-Men media, this character is unique to the DS version as he doesn’t appear elsewhere, making him a distinct character solely for the DS game.

2025-03-11 16:35