Bishop
Creation & Design
Bishop was created by writer Jim Lee and artist Chris Claremont, introduced as a time-traveling mutant from a dystopian future.Early Years
Bishop's early years were spent in a future where mutants were hunted, leading him to join the XSE (Xavier Security Enforcers) to protect his kind.Character Development
Bishop's character has evolved from a time-traveling enforcer to a complex figure grappling with his past and the implications of his actions on the future of mutantkind.Cultural Reception
Bishop has been well-received as a strong representation of diversity in comics, particularly as a prominent Black mutant character.Character Details
Real Name:
Lucas Bishop
Aliases:
Bishop, XSE Agent
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, XSE, Marauders
Abilities:
Energy absorption, Enhanced strength, Time travel
Equipment:
Bishop's energy rifle, XSE uniform
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Uncanny X-Men #282
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
1st cover and cameo appearance of Bishop, in final panel
1st cameo team appearance of the X.S.E., the Xavier Security Enforcers: Bishop, Malcolm, Randall
[October 2022 - Bishop to appear in the X-Men '97 animated series]
1st cover and cameo appearance of Bishop, in final panel
1st cameo team appearance of the X.S.E., the Xavier Security Enforcers: Bishop, Malcolm, Randall
[October 2022 - Bishop to appear in the X-Men '97 animated series]
Uncanny X-Men #283
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Bishop, a time-traveling mutant who can absorb and redistribute energy
1st appearance of the Gamemaster, a powerful mutant telepath
1st full appearance of Bishop, a time-traveling mutant who can absorb and redistribute energy
1st appearance of the Gamemaster, a powerful mutant telepath
Uncanny X-Men #284
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Bishop
Uncanny X-Men #287
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Bishop, specifically the events that led to him time-traveling to the past
Bishop joins the X-Men
Origin of Bishop, specifically the events that led to him time-traveling to the past
Bishop joins the X-Men
Uncanny X-Men Annual #17
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of X-Cutioner, hunter of mutants
1st appearance of Shard, Bishop's sister
Polybagged with trading card
1st appearance of X-Cutioner, hunter of mutants
1st appearance of Shard, Bishop's sister
Polybagged with trading card
Bishop #1
Marvel
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1994
•
Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Bishop
1st appearance of Mountjoy, a villain with the ability to possess others
First solo series featuring Bishop
1st appearance of Mountjoy, a villain with the ability to possess others
X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel
•
2001
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the X-Treme X-Men: Storm, Beast, Bishop, Sage, Psylocke, Thunderbird (Shaara)
1st appearance of Vargas, the next step in human evolution
1st team appearance of the X-Treme X-Men: Storm, Beast, Bishop, Sage, Psylocke, Thunderbird (Shaara)
1st appearance of Vargas, the next step in human evolution
X-Men: The End - Dreamers and Demons #1
Marvel
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Aliyah Bishop, the daughter of Bishop and Warbird from an alternate reality
1st appearance of Aliyah Bishop, the daughter of Bishop and Warbird from an alternate reality
392-page hardcover Omnibus collecting:
X-Men Vol. 1 #281-#293
X-Men Vol. 2 #10-#13
Original retail price: $49.99
392-page hardcover Omnibus collecting:
X-Men Vol. 1 #281-#293
X-Men Vol. 2 #10-#13
Original retail price: $49.99
Marauders #10
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Debut of new Bishop costume
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