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 Rogue. Art by Mark Brooks (comics). Mark Brooks (born April 12, 1973) is a Comic book artist from Lilburn, Georgia who is currently signed to an exclusive contract with |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Avengers Annual #10 (August 1981) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont Michael Golden |
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| Alter ego | Anna Marie |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations | X-Men XSE Brotherhood of Mutants |
| Notable aliases | Anna Raven, Dr. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Michael Golden is an American Comic-book Artist and commercial artist best known for A mutant within the Marvel Comic books particularly those of the X-Men mythos is an individual who possesses a genetic trait called an The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The XSE was founded by Storm at the behest of the United Nations in order to police the growing mutant population The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants Kellogg, Malicia, Miss Smith |
| Abilities | Empathic mimicry;Absorption of memories, skills, and powers through skin to skin contact. The longer the contact occurs, the longer Rogue will retain the abilities or memories. If she maintains contact for long enough, the absorption is permanent. (details) |
Rogue (Anna Marie) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine of the mutant super-team, the X-Men. Rogue ( Anna Marie) is a Fictional character, part of the Marvel Comics mutant super-team the X-Men. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Michael Golden, she first appeared in Avengers Annual #10 (August 1981). Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Michael Golden is an American Comic-book Artist and commercial artist best known for The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. An annual publication, more often called simply an annual, is a book or a Magazine, Comic book or Comic strip published yearly Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 More than most mutants, Rogue considers her powers a curse. A mutant within the Marvel Comic books particularly those of the X-Men mythos is an individual who possesses a genetic trait called an She involuntarily absorbs the memories, physical strength and, in the case of super-powered persons, abilities of anyone she touches. This potentially fatal power prevents her from making physical contact with others, including her longtime on-and-off again love interest, Gambit. Gambit ( Remy LeBeau) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero that has been a member of the X-Men.
Hailing from Mississippi, she is the X-Men's self-described southern belle. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States A southern belle (derived from the French belle, 'beautiful' is an Archetype for a young woman of the American Old South 's Antebellum A runaway, she was adopted by Mystique of the Brotherhood of Mutants but turned to the X-Men when the aftereffects of her repeated use of her mutant power - particularly the permanent absorption of Ms. Marvel's psyche and Kree powers - threatened her sanity. A runaway is a minor who has left the home of his or her Parent or Legal guardian without permission or has been thrown out by his or her parent Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants Ms Marvel ( Carol Susan Jane Danvers) also known as Binary and Warbird is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe.
Rogue has been one of the most popular and consistent members of the X-Men since the 1980s. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. She was #5 on IGN's Top Twenty-Five X-Men list,[1] and #4 on their Top Ten X-Babes list. [2] She has been featured in all X-Men animated series and various video games. This is a list of animated series, which are television series produced by means of Animation. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. In the X-Men film series, she is portrayed by Academy Award winner Anna Paquin. The X-Men Film series consists of three Superhero films based on the fictional Marvel Comics team of the same name Anna Helene Paquin (born July 24 1982 is an Academy Award -winning Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated Canadian - New Zealander Her visual cue is often the white streak that runs through her hair.
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Publication history
| Rogue (vol. 1, 3) Marvel Icons: Rogue (vol. 2) |
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| Publisher | Vol. 1-3: Marvel Comics |
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| Schedule | Vol. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc 1-3: Monthly |
| Format | Vol. 1-2 Standard U. S. , 4 color. Mini Series. Vol. 3 Standard U. S. , 4 color. Ongoing |
| Publication date | Vol. 1: 1994 Vol. 2: 2001 Vol. 3: 2004-2005 |
| Number of issues | Vol. 1: 4 Vol. 2: 4 Vol. 3: 12 |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Vol. 1: Howard Mackie Vol. Howard Mackie (born January 22 1958 is an American Comic book editor and Writer. 2: Fiona Avery Vol. Fiona Kai Avery is a Comic book and television writer Avery was hired as a reference editor for the fifth season of Babylon 5, and later continued in that 3: Robert Rodi (#1-6) Tony Bedard (#7-12) |
| Penciller(s) | Vol. Robert Rodi is an American (born 1956 Chicago Illinois) novelist playwright comic book writer essayist and performance artist Antony "Tony" J L Bedard is a writer and editor who has worked in the Comic book industry from the early 90's up until the present 1: Mike Wieringo Vol. Michael Lance "Mike" Wieringo ( June 24, 1963 &ndash August 12, 2007) who sometimes signed his work under the name ' Ringo 2: Aaron Lopresti Vol. 3: Cliff Richards (#1-6) Karl Moline (#7-12) |
| Inker(s) | Vol. Cliff Richards (born 1964 Belo Horizonte Brazil is a Comic book artist, best known as the Penciller of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer monthly 1:Terry Austin Vol. Terry Austin may refer to Terry Austin (footballer, English footballer Terry Austin (comics, American comic book artist 2: Randy Emberlin Vol. Randy Emberlin is a comic book artist He is best known for his ink work on the Spider-Man comic books 3:Norm Rapmund (#1-6) |
| Creator(s) | Chris Claremont Michael Golden |
Rogue was first slated to appear in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) (and artwork for the first half of the story was completed), 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. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Ms Marvel ( Carol Susan Jane Danvers) also known as Binary and Warbird is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine Rogue's first published appearance was in Avengers Annual #10 (1981). She made her first X-Book appearance in Uncanny X-Men #158 and joined the X-Men in Uncanny X-Men #171. Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics Comic book series for the X-Men franchise Rogue has also had two mini-series and one ongoing title.
Rogue is unusual among the X-Men as her real name and her early history were not revealed until more than twenty years after her introduction. Until the backstory provided by Robert Rodi in the Rogue ongoing series begun in September of 2004, Rogue's background was only hinted at in various issues. This resulted in the previous hints of information inadvertently conflicting with Rogue's origin story. In X-Men Unlimited #4, Scott Lobdell indicates that Rogue ran away from her father after her mutant powers manifested, but in Uncanny X-Men #182, Rogue reflects that she never knew her father because he'd left before she was born, and several issues, including Uncanny X-Men #178 and X-Men #93, indicate that Rogue was taken in by Mystique and Destiny before her mutation became active.
Fictional character biography
Early life
Her parents, Owen and Priscilla, married early in their relationship and lived in a back-to-nature hippie commune in Caldecott County, Mississippi. The Hippie Subculture was originally a Youth movement that began in the United States during the early 1960s and spread around the world Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States [3] Born as Anna Marie, she also enjoyed the attentions of her Aunt Carrie, on her mother's side. The commune's failed attempt to use Native American mysticism to reach the 'Far Banks' results in Priscilla vanishing. Carrie takes over raising Anna. Carrie, in her grief at the loss of her sister, was a strict and authoritarian guardian. Anna Marie was a rebellious child[4] and having an equally poor relationship with her father, prompted her to run away from home as a young teenager and to begin using the name "Rogue. " Not long after, she is approached by Mystique, who sought her out on the advice of her precognitive partner Destiny. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise Destiny ( Irene Adler) is a Marvel Comics Fictional character, known as an adversary of the X-Men. Mystique ultimately takes Rogue in as a daughter.
At some point, Rogue grew close to a boy named Cody Robbins. During their flirtation, she impulsively kisses Cody, at which point her latent mutant power to absorb the life energy and psyche of others with skin-to-skin contact emerges. Rogue was traumatized by the experience, and Cody was left in a coma from which he would not awaken. She began to wear clothing that limited the possibility of accidental skin contact. She wishes she did "not have to cover up so much around folks, to protect them from me," but utilizes appropriate acceptable circumstances to wear more normal, sometimes revealing clothing.
In time, Mystique turns Rogue's loneliness, bitterness, envy, and despair into anger, thus recruiting her into the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Anger is an emotional state that may range from minor irritation to intense rage The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants
Brotherhood of Mutants
After Rogue's mutation emerges, Mystique begins coaxing Rogue to take part in her terrorist activities as a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise Rogue is initially not interested, wanting only a normal life and to be able to have fun, but after an incident (depicted in Ann Nocenti's "Her First And Last" in Classic X-Men #44) in which she absorbs and knocks out a boy named Freddy when he dares her to kiss him, she seems to give up on normality and begins taking part in Mystique's plans. A kiss is the touching of one person's lips to another place which is used as an expression of Affection, Respect, Greeting, Farewell
During this period, Rogue and Mystique associate briefly with a mutant named Blindspot, whose power to erase the memories of others by touch somehow counteracts Rogue's mutation enough to allow them to make physical contact safely. For the New Zealand nu-metal band see Blindspott; for a blank spot in vision see Blind spot. Blindspot and Rogue become good friends, but when Mystique decides to sever professional ties with Blindspot, Blindspot erases all memory of her from both Mystique and Rogue in order to protect herself.
When Mystique debuts her Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Pyro, Blob, and Avalanche), Destiny advises her to keep Rogue out of the action, advice which proved important when several members of the new Brotherhood - including Destiny herself - are arrested and imprisoned. Pyro ( St John Allerdyce) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain and an enemy of the X-Men. The Blob ( Frederick J Dukes) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an adversary of the X-Men. Avalanche ( Dominikos Ioannis Petrakis) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Here, again, the comics are contradictory: Avengers Annual #10, which included Rogue's first appearance, indicated that part of Mystique's plan to free Destiny and the other members of the Brotherhood involves having Rogue attack and absorb Carol Danvers (then retired and living in San Francisco) in order to make use of her formidable powers. However, in Marvel Super Heroes #11, probably in an effort to make Rogue's actions less villainous, Destiny is shown having a premonition that Ms. Marvel will be a threat to Rogue, and Rogue, overhearing this, sets out to defeat Ms. Marvel on her own. Ms Marvel ( Carol Susan Jane Danvers) also known as Binary and Warbird is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine
Regardless, Rogue ultimately confronts Ms. Marvel on her front doorstep as she is returning home from grocery shopping, and deliberately absorbs her powers. Something goes wrong as Ms. Marvel fights too hard and too long, and the transfer of psyche and powers (initially sans Ms. In Psychoanalysis, the psyche (ˈsaɪki refers to the forces in an individual that influence thought, Behavior and Personality. Marvel's precognitive "seventh sense") becomes permanent. The shock of absorbing such a formidable persona drives Rogue insane, and she attempts to kill Ms. Marvel by throwing her off the Golden Gate Bridge. Unbeknownst to Rogue, Ms. Marvel is saved from the fall by the original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew. Spider-Woman ( Jessica Drew) is a superheroine, a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Ms. Marvel is comatose for a short period of time before her memories (sans the emotional attachments) are restored by Spider Woman's friend, Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men. Rogue later felt tremendous guilt over the incident and it still haunts her to this day.
Later, Rogue tangles several times with Dazzler (in Dazzler #22-23 and #28), developing a grudge against her for her controllable mutation and her relationship with Angel of the X-Men. Dazzler ( Alison Blaire) is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. Mystique intends for Rogue to absorb Angel - the only X-Man whose identity is publicly known at the time - in order to learn the team's whereabouts, but Rogue balks, afraid of the effect of absorbing a physical mutation like Angel's wings, and is defeated by Dazzler a few times before Dazzler is publicly outed as a mutant and goes into hiding.
X-Men
The more Rogue used her mutant power, the more her mind became filled with fragmentary psychic echoes of the people she absorbed, and Carol Danvers' psyche was nearly a completely distinct personality within her mind who would sometimes take over when Rogue's will was weak. It became harder and harder for Rogue to hold on to her own personality, and she feared that her powers would drive her insane. Unbeknownst to her or Mystique, the process was also helped along by Mastermind, who subtly exacerbated Rogue's already severe psychological distress as a means of revenge against Mystique. Mastermind was a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an adversary of the X-Men. Desperate, she turned to Professor Charles Xavier and the X-Men (Uncanny X-Men #171). Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of He was unable to do a satisfactory psychic scan of her, due to the clashing human and Kree portions of her psyche. The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the Fictional Marvel Universe. Still, Xavier's charity towards all mutants led him to welcome her into his home and the X-Men, regardless of his team having previously fought Rogue and in spite of the X-Men's own strong objections. The X-Men even threatened to disband themselves and leave the school should Rogue be accepted. It was only Xavier's argument that all mutants deserve a chance for redemption that prevented the dissolution of the X-Men.
Her initial months with the team were rough, as she was seen as a latent threat, a Brotherhood mole within the X-Men. When the team met up with Wolverine in Tokyo (where he was preparing for his marriage to Mariko Yashida), she was given a chilly reception by him -- Wolverine, having been a good friend and professional partner to Carol Danvers, expressed a desire to "cut out her heart". officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Mariko Yashida is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. However, after the rest of the team (save Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine) were incapacitated by poison, they were forced to learn to work as a team to find the culprit. Wolverine was not impressed by Rogue's brashness and lack of experience, and even threatened to kill her after she jokingly suggested kissing him after he knocked her out of the way of a trap. The plot was traced back to the Viper and her lover, the Silver Samurai, whom they met in the hospital that the X-Men were admitted to. Madame Hydra, also known as Viper, is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is a foe of the Avengers and the The Silver Samurai ( Kenuichio Harada) is a Fictional character in Marvel Comics ' universe, sometimes a Superhero and sometimes Rogue nearly died during the battle by taking a prolonged laser blast from the Viper to shield Mariko, who had shown her genuine trust and kindness. Wolverine, after the battle and over Rogue's own objections, kissed her to transfer his healing powers to her. She had gained his trust and respect for her efforts to protect his fiancee.
Soon after, she gained the full trust of the rest of the team by again risking her life to save Colossus, who had been superheated and then rapidly cooled by Pyro. Colossus ( Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Pyro ( St John Allerdyce) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain and an enemy of the X-Men. She absorbed Colossus' powers, leaving her in the same rigid, melted form as he was to allow the Morlock Healer to heal the damage done to Colossus. The Morlocks are a group of several fictional Comic book mutants associated with the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe Healer is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics Universe
Among the X-Men, Rogue's life improved, but she continued to struggle with Carol Danvers' residual personality. The Danvers personality had grown so strong by this point that "Carol" had replaced Rogue's standard X-Men costume with Ms. Marvel's former superhero uniform during battle, which caused Rogue much anger when she would finally gain control of her body again. Eventually, Rogue was pulled through the mystical gateway known as the Siege Perilous, where she was judged by otherdimensional forces with the promise of a "new life. Siege Perilous was the name of two devices in the Marvel Universe, created by Comic book writer Chris Claremont. " Returned to Earth, Rogue was purged of the remaining portions of Carol's personality, truly becoming her own woman again, but was also temporarily stripped of her powers for a time. However, after Rogue emerged from the Siege, she found herself back in the abandoned ghost town in Australia the X-Men had taken up residence in after the Fall of the Mutants storyline. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Fall of the Mutants was a crossover event by Marvel Comics, during the fall of 1987 She was confronted by not only the Reavers, but by Carol Danvers herself, whose disembodied psyche had been re-integrated by passing through the Siege and being separated from Rogue. In the Fictional Marvel Comics universe the Reavers are a Team of criminal Cyborgs The most significant team of Reavers were dedicated to the Rogue fled from Carol as she battled the Reavers, and absorbed the powers of the mutant Gateway in order to teleport herself to safety. Gateway is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe, an Australian mutant with the ability to teleport objects and Carol arrived before she could escape and plunged through the portal Rogue had summoned, and both of them disappeared.
Rogue, as it turned out, ended up powerless in the Savage Land, but Carol had been teleported to Muir Island, where she came into conflict with some of the X-Men's allies who had fallen under the mental enslavement of the Shadow King. The Savage Land is a hidden prehistoric land within the fictional Marvel Comics Universe. Muir Island is a small fictional island off of the northern coast of Scotland in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shadow King is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Carol fought him, but his vast psionic powers overwhelmed and corrupted her. He then sent her to the Savage Land to find Rogue and the two battled fiercely. It was also shown during the fight that there was not enough lifeforce between the two to sustain both of them physically as a result of the separation. Just as Rogue was on the verge of being drained completely, Magneto suddenly intervened and destroyed the Ms. Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Marvel Persona, saving Rogue's life. The two briefly toyed with a romance. Rogue ultimately saw through Magneto's noble facade when he killed the high priestess Zaladane, who had amassed an army of Savage Land natives. Zaladane ( Zala Dane) is a Fictional character, a sorceress from Marvel Comics and the high priestess of the sun god Garokk With Rogue's perception of her potential lover shaken, she flew to Muir Island to rejoin the rest of the X-Men when her powers had fully returned. Like the others on the island, however, she fell under the influence of the Shadow King, until freed by the efforts of Forge to help in the battle against the Shadow King, Legion, and Malice. Forge is a Fictional character in the, a Superhero associated with The X-Men. Legion ( David Charles Haller) is a Marvel Comics character, created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Malice is the name of four separate fictional Comic book Supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. After the battle was over and the X-Men divided into two teams to better make use of their large number of active members, Rogue was assigned to the Blue Team, under the leadership of Cyclops and alongside new X-Man, and love interest, Gambit. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Gambit ( Remy LeBeau) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero that has been a member of the X-Men.
Rogue and Gambit were immediately attracted to each other, but the development of their relationship was slow and rocky, partly as a result of her inability to control her powers and partly as a result of long-term issues, including secrecy and dishonesty, with previous relationships on Gambit's part. Though even through their many breaks ups and make-ups, Gambit and Rogue have one of the longest and most popular relationships in the X-Men series, probably only second to Cyclops and Jean Grey. Incidentally, Cody Robbins, the first person to fall victim to Rogue's powers, was later killed by Gambit's ex-wife Bella Donna. Bella Donna or Belladonna (from the Italian expression "bella donna" beautiful woman is a name or alias used by two Fictional characters in the Marvel
It was eventually revealed that Mystique had two sons: the now-deceased anti-mutant politician Graydon Creed and Rogue's long-time teammate, Nightcrawler. Graydon Creed is a Fictional character created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Brandon Peterson. Nightcrawler ( Kurt Wagner) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Universe. Rogue and Nightcrawler consider themselves to be siblings, although the revelation has not particularly altered their friendship.
Following the supposed 'death' of Cyclops, the X-Men team underwent major changes, amongst them Rogue being made the team's new field commander. Her even temper and years of X-Men service made her an ideal leader and she continued to lead the team until Storm returned.
When the Galactic Council transformed Earth into a maximum-security penal colony for hundreds of extraterrestrial criminals, Rogue absorbed the attributes of Z'Cann -- a telepathic alien shapeshifter who had joined Cadre K, Xavier's Skrull equivalent to the X-Men. Shapeshifting is a common theme in Mythology and Folklore, as well as in Science fiction and Fantasy. Z'Cann purposely touched Rogue to activate the mutant's abilities as the two evaded bounty hunters. Z'Cann used her telepathy to amplify Rogue's capacity to assimilate memories, causing her powers to mutate.
X-Treme X-Men Team
Rogue was part of the X-Treme X-Men team lead by Storm. X-Treme X-Men was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics from 2001 through 2004. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team's first mission was in search of Destiny's Diaries (which prophesied future events). During an invasion of Khan (an alien conqueror from another dimension) of an isle nation Madripoor, Rogue requested that Sage use her power jump-starting abilities to evolve Rogue to a point where she could control all of the various powers that she has ever imprinted. Khan is the name of a villain associated with the X-Men. He first appeared in X-Treme X-Men #10 and was created by Chris Claremont and Salvador Madripoor is a Fictional Comic book island located in Southeast Asia in the Marvel Comics universe. Sage, also known as Tessa, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe Sage agreed, and Rogue became a one-woman army, able to use the powers of anyone she had absorbed in the past all at once.
During Khan's invasion, Rogue was also confronted by Vargas who was said to be "a new species altogether. Vargas is a fictional Comic book Supervillain in the Marvel Universe and an enemy of the X-Treme X-Men who first appeared in X-Treme " Vargas foresaw himself being killed by Rogue in Destiny's diaries and, despite his belief in the prophecies, attempted to stop this eventuality from happening. Destiny ( Irene Adler) is a Marvel Comics Fictional character, known as an adversary of the X-Men. Thus, in the midst of the invasion battle, Vargas ambushed Rogue as she was trying to rescue Gambit (see X-Treme X-Men), spearing both Rogue and Gambit with his blade before escaping. X-Treme X-Men was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics from 2001 through 2004. Rogue survived due to possessing Wolverine's and Hulk's powers. Returning to the city shortly after the battle to recover his sword, Vargas was surprised in turn by Rogue dressed in Psylocke's costume (Vargas having killed Psylocke earlier for sport). Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book After a lengthy battle, Rogue "fulfilled her destiny" by seemingly finishing Vargas off with his own weapon. It is later revealed that Rogue may have in fact let Vargas live (the camera that was filming the battle lost power at the moment of what seemed to be an impending death blow), since we see him as part of the XSE in X-Men: The End, although that particular series is not canon. X-Men The End is a 2004-2006 Trilogy of miniseries detailing the last days of the X-Men and their adventures in a noncanon future part of their The Returning to Gambit, Rogue, with the help of Jean Grey, forced him from near death. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics.
Following the repulsion of the invasion, Rogue realized that Destiny's Prophecies were only possibilities and that trying to follow them was more dangerous than ignoring them. She also learned that she had inherited a mansion in New Orleans from Destiny, as well as a sizable fortune, and the X-Treme X-Men team retired there to recuperate. Rogue soon left the team with Gambit, since they both emerged powerless from their ordeals and wanted to explore their relationship further.
It's during this time period that many readers believe that Rogue and Gambit had consemated their relationship in a sexual manner because of Rogue's lack of absorption. There is not much to verify these accounts expect for in the final issue of X-Treme X-Men before Sage forces Gambit's powers to return; Sage is disguised as Rogue to charge Gambit's adrenaline. However, she is dressed a provactive outfit that Gambit may have been used to seeing before in the bedroom.
While on the road, Rogue and Gambit encountered mutants who hated non-mutants. Not wanting to provoke them, Rogue tried to negotiate but they started a fight and Gambit and Rogue (both powerless) fought them. They lost, and their opponents destroyed Rogue's bike. Shortly thereafter, Rogue and Gambit met a young mutant going by the name of Paint, who possessed the power to "paint" tattoos by touch alone. Rogue complimented Paint on her tattoos and in return, Paint gave Rogue some tattoos of her own.
Rogue ended up living in a beach house in Valle Soleada, a town where mutants and humans coexisted peacefully. She subsequently received a visit from Bishop and Sage and, after a series of events involving an investigation into the murder of a human girl's family, Rogue and Gambit signed up with Bishop and Sage to help Storm's X-Treme X-Men stop Sage's enemy and former boss Elias Bogan. After the battle, Rogue asked Sage to restore Gambit's abilities, which she did. Gambit asked if the same could be done for Rogue's powers, but it was never revisited after Rogue quickly dismissed his comment.
Back to the X-Men
Rogue and Gambit returned to the X-Men as part of Marvel's ReLoad. X-Men ReLoad was the name given by Marvel Comics to their May 2004 revamp of the X-Men titles Over time, Rogue's own abilities returned naturally. However, she no longer possessed the abilities she had absorbed from Ms. Marvel. Rogue and Gambit were both put on Havok's team and On their first mission back, the X-Men battled against a Chinese mutant team to rescue Xorn. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National This entry is for the X-Men character For the Dungeons & Dragons creature see Xorn (Dungeons & Dragons. They succeeded and brought Xorn back to the X-Mansion with them.
The X-Men then faced a new Brotherhood in Philadelphia. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Brotherhood followed them back to the Mansion and attacked them at home. Rogue notably fought Black Tom Cassidy, while the other X-Men fought off the rest of the Brotherhood. "Black Tom" Cassidy ( Thomas Samuel Eamon Cassidy) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men, and Archenemy Black Tom almost killed Rogue, but she was saved by Northstar. Northstar ( Jean-Paul Beaubier) is a Canadian mutant and one of the few openly gay characters in the Marvel Universe
As described in her own mini-series, Rogue then traveled down south to save a young mutant girl from her powers. While there, she met Campbell St. Ange, a young man who was immune to Rogue's lethal touch. Also while there, Rogue forcibly absorbed knowledge from her Aunt Carrie that explained that Rogue's mother had traveled to the Far Banks, a dream-realm, to stop her father from getting there himself. Rogue encountered the incorporeal spirit of her mother therein, and absorbed her memories. After the reunion, her mother's trapped spirit could finally move on. Rogue subsequently went back to her Aunt Carrie and made amends with her, considering her Aunt Carrie her mother now.
Rogue then returns to the X-Men and fights with the team against the monstrous Golgotha - large space creatures with limited telepathic abilities that induce insanity in some by bringing forth deep fears, insecurities, and hidden thoughts. During this ordeal, as the result of Golgotha influence, Rogue and Gambit get into a fight about the reality of their relationship when limited by Rogue's powers. Wolverine, also under the influence of Golgotha, then reveals he has always had feelings for Rogue, and kisses her. While recovering from Logan's mind, Rogue receives a call from Emma Frost, who, in perceiving that she has gotten really old and ugly as the result of Golgotha, is trying to kill Havok, mistakenly thinking Havok to be Cyclops who would now stop loving her. Emma Grace Frost is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Havok ( Alexander "Alex" Summers) is a Fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. Rogue defuses the situation and prevents Havok from having to defend himself. Rogue later absorbs both Havok and Polaris' powers when the X-Men fight and apparently defeat a herd of Golgotha in space. Polaris ( Lorna Dane) is a Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men.
While on a trip to Japan to investigate an incriminating photo of her and Sunfire engaged in criminal activities, both Rogue and Sunfire, learn that Rogue's former friend and teammate of the Brotherhood, Blindspot, has erased both their memories of the event. Sunfire ( is a Comic book character, a Marvel Comics Superhero (and sometimes an Anti-hero) and former member of the X-Men In this storyline, Rogue accidentally and permanently absorbs Sunfire's fire abilities (who has lost his legs to Deathstrike and thus doesn't want to live) and fights Lady Deathstrike and later the X-Men, after Blindspot removes her memories of the X-Men from Rogue's mind (which return to her eventually in the arc). Lady Deathstrike ( Yuriko Oyama) occasionally spelled "Deathstryke" is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, a foe of the X-Men, especially
Rogue returns to the X-Mansion only to find that Gambit was being seduced by the student called Foxx. It is later revealed, however, that Mystique, displeased with Rogue's choice of lovers, infiltrated the Xavier Institute by shapeshifting into Foxx and joined Gambit's squad in an attempt to ruin his relationship with Rogue. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise After Gambit resists her charms, Mystique reverts to her true form and offers Gambit something more difficult to refuse: she transforms into Rogue and offered Gambit a Rogue with whom he could have a physical relationship. Whether or not they actually engage in a sexual relationship, however, is uncertain (although Gambit insists that nothing happened). Rogue eventually discovers her mother's presence in the school and her attempts to seduce Gambit, becoming furious with both parties. Because Gambit had failed to tell Rogue of Mystique's presence in the Institute, their relationship develops a the exact rift Mystique was hoping for and allows her to set up her daughter with her accomplice, Pulse. Pulse ( Augustus) is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. After being discovered, Mystique asks the X-Men for permission to stay at the Mansion. The X-Men vote and Mystique is allowed to be a probationary member of the X-Men, a decision neither Rogue nor Gambit are happy with. In a workplace setting probation is a status given to new employees of a company or business
Blood of Apocalypse
In the events that followed M-Day, the mutant Apocalypse is re-awoken; Gambit, seeking redemption from Rogue and his fellow X-Men, is transformed by him into the newest Death. Gambit had believed he could control whatever Apocalypse would do to him, in hopes of only gaining more power to protect Rogue and the X-Men from the villain. However, under mental control, Gambit is forced to try and kill Rogue, the only part of Gambit's past life that remains, twice. After Apocalypse's defeat, Sunfire, another mutant he had transformed, and Gambit leave the X-Men to try and fix their lives.
Endangered Species: Rogue's X-Men
As Professor Xavier goes into space after the villain Vulcan and Havok and several X-Men go with him, Cyclops gives Rogue the authority to form her own team, complimenting her inspired improvisation in battle situations. Vulcan ( Gabriel Summers) is a Fictional Comic book Character in the Marvel Comics Universe. She is hesitant at first, because of Gambit's recent disappearance with Sunfire, but accepts the position, saying that when he comes back, she'd still be at the school. She chooses Iceman, Cannonball, Cable, Sabretooth, Lady Mastermind, Karima Shapandar, and Mystique, a line-up Cyclops does not agree with. Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. Cannonball ( Samuel Zachary Guthrie) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, associated with the X-Men. Cable is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Sabretooth is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Lady Mastermind ( Regan Wyngarde) is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Omega Sentinel ( Karima Shapandar) is a Fictional character associated with the X-Men and its spinoff Excalibur. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise
Mystique seemingly tries to repair her relationship with Rogue, but is rebuffed. Rogue's team defeats the group known as the Children of the Vault. The Children of the Vault are a group of fictional superhuman beings with Spanish codenames Afterward, Rogue declares her team will be leaving the X-Mansion. In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion, the common name for the Xavier Mansion, is the base of operations and training site of the Rogue is hospitalized after a battle with Pandemic. Pandemic ( Richard Palance) is a fictional character primarily an X-Men villain created by Mike Carey in his recent X-Men run Cable, desiring Rogue's help in defeating the Hecatomb, forces Rogue awake. Cable is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Pandemic had altered Rogue's powers, amplifying them. She accidentally kills a nurse who touches her. In defeating Hecatomb, Rogue absorbs psyches of eight billion entities that had been stored inside it. She seemingly recovers from this incident, but there are indications she now craves the process of absorbing.
The team moves to Rogue's hometown of Caldecott for Rogue to recover. As Cyclops and Emma Frost arrive to help Rogue cope with the immensity of the voices in her mind, Marauders arrive seeking the Destiny's diaries. The Marauders are a Fictional group of Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. As part of the attack, it is revealed that Mystique is working with Marauders and for Mister Sinister. Mister Sinister is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In X-Men #200, Mystique shoots Rogue and takes her back to Mr. Sinister's base, who only keeps Rogue alive because she holds all the information of Destiny's Diaries within her mind. Gambit, who has joined the Marauders and Mr. Sinister again, is seen still very protective of Rogue and accuses Mystique of being too careless in how she captured Rogue. Gambit is shown standing over Rogue trying to get her to wake up after she has fallen into a trance overcome by the minds she absorbed and expresses his apologies of past crimes. Rogue briefly wakes up and recognizes Gambit, telling him she had a nightmare, before spouting incoherent words and mysterious coordinates.
Messiah Complex
The X-Men attack the Marauders' Antarctic base in order to rescue Rogue and the mysterious mutant baby who is at the center of Messiah Complex. However the baby eventually took precedence and the X-Men did not recover (or even see) Rogue.
Mr. Sinister, now in possession of the mutant baby, relocates the Marauders to Muir Island, the former research center of the late Moira MacTaggert. Dr Moira Kinross MacTaggert (sometimes spelled MacTaggart McTaggart or McTaggert is a Fictional character appearing in X-Men stories in the Marvel Comics While standing by Rogue’s bedside, Mystique is visited by Mr. Sinister who tells her that there will be no cure for Rogue and she will eventually die.
Without warning, Mystique ambushes Sinister and shoves his face onto Rogue's. The instant contact seemingly kills Sinister.
Mystique, in keeping with the words of the Destiny Diaries, places the baby’s face in direct contact with Rogue's, with the understanding that Rogue would awaken from her comatose state. While the baby was not affected by Rogue’s power, Rogue, to Mystique’s surprise, did not awaken as the Destiny Diaries predicted.
Rogue wakes up to a crying Mystique and Gambit, and they begin to argue. Rogue says she's tired of people's lives being destroyed by Mystique and removes her glove to grab Mystique's face, fully absorbing her powers and consciousness but she then realizes that the baby's touch had healed her of the Strain 88 and the death touch. Rogue wishes she had realized this before touching Mystique because now the only mind fragment she is left with is Mystique's and she never wants to have anything to do with her again. Mystique is left on the floor incapacitated as Rogue tells Gambit that when the baby touched her, it removed all the psyches of everybody she has ever touched and that only herself and Mystique are left in her mind. She says she needs to be alone and that if Gambit still cares for her, he would not follow this time.
Legacy
As revealed in X-Men: Legacy #210, Rogue is traveling around the Australian outback on a motorcycle.
Powers and abilities
Due to the nature of her unique mutant powers, Rogue has had several different abilities over the years:
Mutant powers
Rogue is able to absorb psyches and abilities of individuals or several beings at once, though the experience can be confusing and disorienting for her. This includes their personality, memories, and often their physical characteristics. In the case of super-powered individuals, she also absorbs any extra abilities they might possess. This absorption usually leaves its victim weakened, and sometimes unconscious. Their powers may also be temporarily weakened or removed.
This transfer is usually temporary, lasting for a period of time relative to how long contact is maintained, but if Rogue holds on to her victim for too long, the transfer may become permanent, leaving the victim dead. Most often this process happens instantly when Rogue touches someone, but in certain instances where a being has possessed an extraordinary level of power they are able to resist her, and she may only share part of their memories and power.
As Rogue is absorbing the total psyche of a person, there is a risk of a personality overwhelming her and taking control of her body. It has also been shown that even though Rogue forgets the memories she has absorbed when a psyche returns to its body, 'echoes' of their personalities remain buried in her mind.
Ms. Marvel powers
As a young woman, Rogue permanently absorbed the many powers and psyche of Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers):
- Superhuman strength, capable of lifting up to 80 tons. Ms Marvel ( Carol Susan Jane Danvers) also known as Binary and Warbird is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine
- Superhuman durability to most forms of physical harm, though she could still be injured in extreme cases.
- Flight (her speeds were often inconsistently presented).
- Precognitive seventh sense (this ability was also inconsistently utilized).
- Resistance to telepathy (said to have been a byproduct of two minds existing in the one body and/or Carol Danvers' Kree physiology).
When Rogue later lost all of her superhuman abilities for a time, her Ms. Marvel abilities vanished and did not return.
'X-Treme' powers
During the Maximum Security miniseries, Rogue absorbed an injured Skrull girl named Z'Cann. Maximum Security is a Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2001 as the core of a company-wide crossover. The Skrulls are a Fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in Publications by Marvel Comics. The Skrulls are a Fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in Publications by Marvel Comics. The girl held on longer than necessary, using her telepathy to boost the process and because of this (perhaps because she had absorbed a fluid Skrull physiology) Rogue mutated further, gaining the ability to 'recall' the powers of anyone she had ever absorbed before, though she could not control when or which of these powers surfaced. For a short time Rogue also had a Skrull appearance, scanned as though she had Skrull DNA and had their shape-shifting powers, but these soon faded and she returned to her normal appearance.
Through meditation, Rogue learned how to suppress the random manifestations of most of these abilities, but found herself with Wolverine's claws and healing factor, and Cyclops' optic blasts for a time (she had to wear ruby quartz glasses), while also still retaining her mutant and Ms. Marvel powers.
Later Sage used her own mutant abilities to 'jump start' Rogue's power, giving her the control to manifest any ability she had ever absorbed, whenever she wished to. Sage, also known as Tessa, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe It is generally accepted that after regaining her powers after X-Treme X-Men, she has lost this ability. X-Treme X-Men was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics from 2001 through 2004.
Though Z'Cann was a telepath, Rogue never displayed this power (she did manifest telepathy, but it was with the Phoenix energy form, so it was most likely an echo of Jean Grey's powers).
Powerless
For a time Rogue lost all of her powers, including her original mutant ones. During this period, she displayed exceptional fighting skills and agility, though it was said these were not superhuman in nature.
She also still possessed a 'fluid genome' that enabled Sage to use her as a conduit through which to channel the mutant powers of the X-Treme X-Men team in a fight against Bogan. X-Treme X-Men was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics from 2001 through 2004.
Mutant powers return
Rogue's mutant abilities eventually returned during Chuck Austen's brief run on the X-Men title in 2004, but without any explanation as to how, why, or when they returned. However, she only regained her absorption ability, and lost her powers imprinted from Ms. Marvel as well as the ability to recall powers she's absorbed in the past. After her recent experience with the Hecatomb, Rogue's absorption power has become lethal to anyone she touches, But after Messiah Complex, Rogue's powers have returned to normal after contact with the mysterious mutant newborn from the event.
Sunfire powers
In Rogue's mini-series (2004-2005), Rogue absorbed a large portion of the mutant Sunfire's solar-absorption based powers. In addition to her own natural mutant abilities Rogue could then:
- Project intense heat and flame.
- Envelop her body in a fiery aura.
- Fly by focusing her power downwards in a tight stream to propel her like a rocket.
- Focus her power inward to increase her strength (though not at her Ms. Marvel levels).
- Exercise immunity to heat and radiation.
- See the infra-red spectrum.
Back to Basics
Following the conclusion of Messiah Complex, Rogue's slate was wiped clean. The mutant baby's touch mysteriously erased all of the previous memories and abilities Rogue had absorbed. It also cured her of the Strain 88 virus. Rogue's touch is no longer lethal; it simply steals the memories and abilities of individuals she comes in direct skin-to-skin contact with. The longer the contact, the longer Rogue retains the absorbed information.
Rogue's name
Rogue was one of the few comic book characters whose real name had never been revealed, until very recently. This was a controversial topic for years. In the films X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and X-Men: The Last Stand, Rogue's real name is Marie. X-Men is a 2000 Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics characters of the same name. X2 (also known in promotional materials as X2 X-Men United, X-Men 2 X-Men United, and X-Men 2) is a X-Men The Last Stand is a 2006 Superhero film and the third in the X-Men series In the comics, her chosen name (according to X-Treme X-Men #31) is Anna Raven when her powers are inactive. The readers came close to finding out her name in X-Men #24 (when she was about to reveal it to Gambit on a date), but the Cajun stopped her before she could finish her sentence. Cajuns ('keʒən les Cadiens are an Ethnic group mainly living in Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles and peoples of other
A recent solo series established Rogue's name as Anna Marie (surname unknown), having her aunt and the astral form of her mother refer to her as so, and Rogue acknowledging it. Rogue's profile in the most recent edition of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe lists this as her real name. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the Fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications
Other versions
House of M
The House of M Rogue is an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and part of the Red Guard, working with Wolverine, Mystique, Toad, Nightcrawler, and Jessica Drew. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. SHIELD is a fictional, Comic-book Espionage and Law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics universe. She plays an important role in the resistance to Magneto. After being contacted by the resistance movement, Rogue briefly touches Layla Miller and appears overwhelmed as the acquired power emanated from her and awakened others in the vicinity to the reality of the House. Layla Rose Miller is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. In the final battle, Rogue, finally able to unleash her powers to their full extent, tackles both Namor and Princess Ororo and absorbs their abilities, causing her to overflow with power. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. She even absorbed the powers of Genis-Vell. Genis-Vell, also known as Legacy, Captain Marvel and Photon, is a Fictional character, a Superhero (and sometime Anti-hero Due to the nature of Genis’ genetics and powers, half of Rogue’s body transforms into a seemingly window to a cosmic landscape of black void dotted with stars. During the end battle, Quicksilver finds the cosmically powered Rogue waiting up top. Quicksilver ( Pietro Django Maximoff) is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Pietro slams into Rogue and is sent flying back.
NOTE: In an interview post-House of M, writer Brian Michael Bendis revealed that he originally intended for Rogue to permanently absorb the powers of Genis-Vell and for her to become Marvel’s next cosmic powered character. Genis-Vell, also known as Legacy, Captain Marvel and Photon, is a Fictional character, a Superhero (and sometime Anti-hero However, the idea was nixed as the current writers and editors of the X-titles didn’t like taking Rogue in this direction, so Rogue only temporarily kept Marvel’s powers for the House of M series.
Mutant X
In this darker reality, Rogue operates with a smaller X-Team consisting of Magneto, Nightcrawler, Polaris, Quicksilver, Cerebo, and a metallic-looking Mystique. Mutant X was a Comic book published by Marvel Comics featuring Havok, a mutant and former member of the X-Men, who Rogue herself maintains the steel and ridged skin of Colossus and wears a version of Ms. Colossus ( Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Marvel's lightning bolt uniform.
Ultimate Rogue
In the Ultimate Marvel continuity, Rogue is first introduced in the story arc Return to Weapon X (Ultimate X-Men #7-12) as a prisoner of Weapon X and she worked with Juggernaut and Nightcrawler. Ultimate Marvel is an Imprint of Comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's most popular Superhero This article is about the clandestine government anti-mutant project for the reality-jumping team of antiheroes see Weapon X (Exiles; for the individuals called Weapon Her powers are exploited to steal sensitive information on the location and layout of The Xavier Institute for Gifted Children. In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion, the common name for the Xavier Mansion, is the base of operations and training site of the Using this information, agents of Weapon X storm the school and capture the X-Men. Rogue is released along with the X-Men, Juggernaut, and Nightcrawler, when a combination of the Brotherhood of Mutant Supremacy and S.H.I.E.L.D rescues them and destroys Weapon X's facility. The Juggernaut is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Nightcrawler ( Kurt Wagner) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Universe. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants SHIELD is a fictional, Comic-book Espionage and Law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics universe. Though offered a place on the X-Men, she joins the Brotherhood. She later joins the X-Men in the Return of the King arc (Ultimate X-Men #27-33).
In the Tempest arc (Ultimate X-Men #46-49) , The X-Men are attacked by Gambit who kidnaps Rogue and takes her to his employers, Andreas and Andrea von Strucker. In addition to his mainstream incarnation '''Gambit''' has had been depicted in other Fictional universes. Fenris ( Andrea and Andreas von Strucker) are two Fictional characters from the Marvel Comics universe namely German They hope to use her powers for "corporate espionage. Industrial espionage or corporate espionage is Espionage conducted for commercial purposes instead of National security purposes " In exchange for her help, they promise her they will help her control her powers through a power-dampening material they had developed. She turns them down, feeling that her powers are her penance. Rebuked, they attack Rogue and Gambit. She touches both of them and uses their powers to fend off their guards. The X-Men arrive to take her back, but she turns them down and leaves with Gambit.
Rogue does not appear again until Ultimate X-Men Annual #1, in which she and Gambit fight Juggernaut. Gambit sacrifices himself to save Rogue, and she kisses him as he dies at his request. With this kiss, she takes his powers that seemingly overwrite her own, ridding her of her 'death touch' through several of the books (this also affects Rogue's appearance, as she acquires black eyes with red irises). In the subsequent story arc "Date Night" (Ultimate X-Men #66-69), Rogue decides to rekindle her relationship with Iceman after she loses her virginity to him (something possible due to her being able to touch him now). Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men.
During Ultimate X-Men Annual #2, Rogue speaks to Professor Xavier about her concerns regarding Gambit's powers still remaining. Xavier theorizes this is only a temporary change, and her powers will return within time. Towards the end of the annual, Rogue touches a delusional Nightcrawler and her old powers re-emerge, causing her to start teleporting randomly, and she loses Gambit's power, sending her back into the shell of hiding her skin, much to her and Iceman's dismay.
During Ultimate X-Men #77, she loses her arm during a fight with Cable. However after absorbing some of Wolverine's healing power, her arm appears to grow back.
In Ultimate X-Men #80, Cyclops disbands the X-Men following Xavier's death. Rogue stays with Iceman at the Xavier Institute as a student. Xavier later returns revealing himself to be alive. Rogue once again becomes an X-Man. At the end of Ultimate X-men, a Banshee enhanced Rogue is seen to be a member of Colossus' team. Her appearance heavily alterted, it seems her abilites have been enhanced that she can call on absorbed abilities, as she has Colossus's armoured flesh and Angel's feathered wings extending from her arms.
X-Men: The End
In an alternate future featured in the series X-Men: The End, Rogue and Gambit are married and have two children named Olivier and Rebecca "Becca" LeBeau. X-Men The End is a 2004-2006 Trilogy of miniseries detailing the last days of the X-Men and their adventures in a noncanon future part of their The Rogue has also gained complete control over her abilities in this timeline. This Rogue defeats Shaitan and rescues her children from the Neverland Camp. She is ultimately slain by Mister Sinister. Mister Sinister is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Exiles
In this reality, Rogue comes from a life of wealth and sophistication, in which her powers still sets her apart from the others. This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters Apparently a master thief, she has a different personality from her 616 version.
In other media
Television
X-Men
Rogue appeared in X-Men television series, where she was one of the most important members of the X-Men. For the newer X-Men animated series see X-Men Evolution. For other uses see the X-Men (disambiguation page In this animated series, she had her absorption powers, as well as Ms. Marvel abilities. She has a love-hate relationship with Gambit throughout most of the series, much like when they first met in the comics, but also appears to be interested in numerous other characters, such as Archangel and Colossus. Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Colossus ( Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. During the series, Rogue almost gets "the cure" which Apocalypse and Mystique secretly use to make mutants into their own private army. However, in the end, Rogue does not take the cure. Rogue was also present when Lilandra had to take Professor Xavier up to space with her. Lilandra Neramani is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Rogue, Magneto, and the other X-Men watched as Lilandra and Xavier flew to outer space. Outer space, often simply called space, comprises the relatively empty regions of the Universe outside the escape velocities of Celestial bodies. Rogue, as well as the X-Men, appeared on Spider-Man: The Animated Series, where she is shown to be flirting with Spider-Man and openly kisses him with his mask on. Spider-Man (also known as Spider-Man The Animated Series) is an American Animated television series featuring the Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Rogue was voiced by Lenore Zann. Lenore Zann (born November 22, 1959 in Sydney, Australia) is a screen, Television, stage and Voice
X-Men: Evolution
In the animated series X-Men: Evolution, Rogue is re-imagined as a rebellious, yet deeply insecure, teenager with a stereotypical goth appearance. X-Men Evolution is a two-time Emmy award winning American animated television series about the Marvel Comics Superhero Gothic fashion is a clothing style worn by members of the Goth subculture. Her powers make her cynical and reclusive, but deep inside, she is consumed by the desire to get close to the people around her. She was raised by Mystique and Destiny, soon being brought into the Brotherhood of Mutants, but left when she found out that they only nurtured her as a potential weapon. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise Destiny ( Irene Adler) is a Marvel Comics Fictional character, known as an adversary of the X-Men. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants In this series, she has a strong crush on Cyclops, though her feelings for him faded soon after he and Jean started dating. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. She is shown having possible interest in Gambit when they first met, when he kidnapped her, and when she kissed him in the season 3 finale (while under Mesmero's control). Gambit ( Remy LeBeau) is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Mesmero ( Vincent) is a fictional mutant, a Comic book Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. And in all irony, they are the only pair to be seen kissing in the entire series.
Rogue's energy-absorbing abilities are very strong in this series, nearly driving her insane, but prove vital in the final episode against Apocalypse. Unlike in other universes, the powers she absorbs never totally fade, and at times, can still use a mutant's power (not always intentional) long after she had absorbed them. At times, she had more control over absorbed powers than their natural owner had (after absorbing Cyclops' power, she did not have to close her eyes). [5]. Although this Rogue did not have super-strength or flight abilities, she displays some skills in physical combat. She is never shown gaining Ms. Marvel's abilities, but in Xavier's vision of the future, she is seen flying, suggesting that she will have contact with Ms. Ms Marvel ( Carol Susan Jane Danvers) also known as Binary and Warbird is a Fictional character, a Comic book superheroine Marvel. She was voiced by Meghan Black. Meghan Carey Black is a Canadian film and television actress from West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Wolverine and The X-Men
In the new animated series Wolverine and the X-Men, Rogue will appear as both a member of the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants as a double agent. The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants She'll be voiced by Kieren van den Blink. Kieren Van Den Blink is an American actress voice actress writer and producer [1]
Films
- Rogue was portrayed by Anna Paquin in the 2000 film X-Men, the sequel X2: X-Men United (2003), and the third installment X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Anna Helene Paquin (born July 24 1982 is an Academy Award -winning Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated Canadian - New Zealander X-Men is a 2000 Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics characters of the same name. X2 (also known in promotional materials as X2 X-Men United, X-Men 2 X-Men United, and X-Men 2) is a X-Men The Last Stand is a 2006 Superhero film and the third in the X-Men series In the films, her relationship with Wolverine echoes the form his relationships with both Jubilee and Shadowcat take in the comics; that of a protective surrogate father. Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men. Katherine "Kitty" Pryde is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
X-Men
In the first film, "Rogue" -- real name Marie -- runs away from home after her power manifests itself by accidentally draining the life from her boyfriend while she is kissing him. This causes him to go into a seizure, and places him in a coma for 3 weeks. In Medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep is a profound state of Unconsciousness. Rogue adopts her new alias and wanders into a bar, where she witnesses Wolverine getting into an altercation with some patrons. She later catches up to Wolverine and convinces him to get her a lift in his truck. Magneto organizes Rogue's kidnapping and forces her to power a machine which turns normal humans into mutants, but human bodies reject the change, causing death by cellular degeneration. Since this machine is powered by Magneto's mutant ability, it requires him to operate, yet it severely weakens and kills the user if used for too long. Knowing that Rogue can temporarily 'steal' the mutant powers of whomever she touches, Magneto latches Rogue to the machine and transfers his powers into her. Of course he doesn't know that the machine kills humans, nearly killing everyone in New York. Luckily, Wolverine manages to destroy the machine before that happens. Rogue is killed before Wolverine manages to disconnect her. While cradling the girl in his arms, Wolverine tries and successfully transfers his own healing ability to Rogue's body, bringing her back to life, causing many of the wounds that Wolverine had gained from the film to be reopened and nearly kill him. The experience leaves her with a permanent white streak through her hair.
X2: X-Men United
In X2: X-Men United, Rogue begins dating Iceman (her love interest from the past film), despite her continued difficulties making direct physical contact, a factor which frustrates both of them. X2 (also known in promotional materials as X2 X-Men United, X-Men 2 X-Men United, and X-Men 2) is a Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. At one point, Iceman is overcome by the sight of Rogue with minimal clothes on and kisses her, which at first seems successful and carries on for longer than either of them expected it too, but soon Iceman is forced to pull away when her powers inevitably start harming him. Both Rogue and Iceman are eventually promoted to the front line X-Men team and are given uniforms similar the other X-Men at the conclusion of the film.
X-Men: The Last Stand
In X-Men: The Last Stand, a pharmaceutical company announces that they have a cure for the mutant gene. Anna Helene Paquin (born July 24 1982 is an Academy Award -winning Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated Canadian - New Zealander X-Men The Last Stand is a 2006 Superhero film and the third in the X-Men series X-Men The Last Stand is a 2006 Superhero film and the third in the X-Men series Rogue expresses interest in being cured, evidently still longing to touch someone. When Iceman begins to develop a friendship with Kitty Pryde a. k. a. Shadowcat (Kitty's codename is not actually stated in the films), and specially after seeing them "hugging" during a training session (they did it mostly to avoid a missile that almost hit them), a hurt Rogue leaves to seek out the cure; Iceman follows her to the pharmaceutical company, but cannot find her. At the very end of the film, she comes back to the school, simply saying, "I'm sorry, I had to. " When Iceman expresses disappointment and says it wasn't what he wanted, she says, "I know. It's what I wanted. " However, in the novelization and an alternate scene that appears on the DVD release of the film, Rogue did not take the cure, saying she could not bring herself to do it. In this version, Iceman still chooses her over Kitty anyway.
Video games
- Rogue appears in many X-Men video games. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. She appeared in some of the Marvel Vs. Capcom games, where she was voiced by Lenore Zann. is a series of Fighting games created by Capcom in which characters created by Marvel Comics and Capcom's own characters appear together Lenore Zann (born November 22, 1959 in Sydney, Australia) is a screen, Television, stage and Voice She has also appeared in X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 and X-Men: Next Dimension. X-Men Mutant Academy 2 is a PlayStation video game the sequel to X-Men Mutant Academy. X-Men Next Dimension is a Fighting game, released in 2002 for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube Video game In X-Men vs. Street Fighter, her ability to steal life force and powers was translated to a special move that allows her to steal a move from her opponents. X-Men vs Street Fighter is an Arcade game released by Capcom in 1996 and is the first game in the Marvel vs This makes her the only Marvel character to ever use the Shun Goku Satsu, taken by draining Akuma. Akuma (derived from the Japanese word for Demon) known in Japan as, is a Video game character created by Capcom. In Marvel vs. Capcom 2, she instead receives an attribute enhancement after draining a character (plus, the colors in her outfit were changed in this game).
- She appears as a playable character in X-Men: Mojo World for the Game Gear and Sega Master System. The Sega Game Gear is a Handheld game console which was Sega 's response to Nintendo 's Game Boy. The Sega Master System is an 8-bit cartridge-based Video game console that was manufactured by Sega and was first released in 1986.
- She appears in X-Men for the Sega Genesis though not as a playable character. X-Men is a Home console Video game produced by Sega in 1993, based on the adventures of the Marvel Comics superhero team The is a 16-bit Video game console released by Sega in Japan in 1988 North America in 1989 and the PAL region in 1990
- Rogue appears in the training mode in Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro and is voiced by Jennifer Hale. For the 1992 Game Boy game of the same name see The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Jennifer R Hale (born January 30, 1972 in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador) is a Canadian -born actress/singer best
- Most recently, Rogue appears in X-Men Legends and its sequel, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, where she was voiced by Erin Matthews and Cat Taber, respectively. X-Men Legends is an action role-playing game released on several consoles in 2004. X-Men Legends II Rise of Apocalypse is a follow up to X-Men Legends. Erin Matthews (born February 6, 1973, in Portland Oregon) is an American Television Actress, and a Voice actress Catherine Taber (born December 30, 1979) also known as "Cat Taber" is an American actress who has appeared in Films
- In Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Rogue is seen in a cinematic scene as one of the heroes that failed to defeat Doctor Doom after he stole Odin's powers. Marvel Ultimate Alliance is an Action role-playing game released in 2006 Dr Doom redirects here For other uses see Dr Doom (disambiguation. Odin is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Miscellaneous
- The song "Rogue" by Smoochknob is about her.
- According to the 1983-1984 Official handbook to the Marvel Universe Rogue was originally from Georgia. However by the 1986-87 edition her birthplace was changed to Mississippi.
Footnotes
- ^ The Top 25 X-Men
- ^ Top Ten X-Babes
- ^ Rogue #2 (October 2004)
- ^ Rogue #2
- ^ Turn of the Rogue. Season 1, Episode 7. X-Men Evolution.
See also
- Parasite, a DC Comics villain with the same powers. The Parasite is the name of several Fictional characters that appears in Superman comic book stories published by DC Comics. DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company
- Peter Petrelli, a Heroes main character with similar ability-mimicry powers. Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a Fictional character on the NBC Science fiction drama series Heroes
References
- Shrine of the Green Goddess
- Southern Comfort - Rogue Fan Club
- New Generation X
- UncannyXmen.net, Spotlight feature on Rogue
- UltimateRogue
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