Cannonball
Creation & Design
Cannonball was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod as part of the New Mutants team, representing a new generation of mutants.Early Years
Samuel Guthrie grew up in a poor family in Kentucky and discovered his mutant powers while working in a coal mine. He joined the New Mutants to learn to control his abilities.Character Development
Cannonball has evolved from a young, inexperienced mutant to a seasoned hero, taking on leadership roles within teams and facing complex moral dilemmas.Cultural Reception
Cannonball has been well-received as a relatable character, representing the struggles of young mutants and the importance of teamwork.Character Details
Real Name:
Samuel Zachary Guthrie
Aliases:
Cannonball, Sam Guthrie
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
New Mutants, X-Force, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy absorption
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
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Key Facts
1st team appearance of New Mutants: Cannonball (1st), Psyche (1st), Wolfsbane (1st), Sunspot (1st), Karma
Psyche aka Dani Moonstar later becomes Mirage
1st appearance of the White Rook, a member of the Hellfire Club
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1st team appearance of New Mutants: Cannonball (1st), Psyche (1st), Wolfsbane (1st), Sunspot (1st), Karma
Psyche aka Dani Moonstar later becomes Mirage
1st appearance of the White Rook, a member of the Hellfire Club
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3rd team appearance of the New Mutants
Origin of Karma
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3rd team appearance of the New Mutants
Origin of Karma
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Unnamed cameo appearance of Sam Guthrie aka Cannonball's family including Paige who later becomes Husk
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Unnamed cameo appearance of Sam Guthrie aka Cannonball's family including Paige who later becomes Husk
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1st team appearance of X-Force: Cable, Shatterstar, Feral, Cannonball, Boom Boom, Domino, Warpath
The New Mutants become X-Force, renamed by Cable
Stryfe is revealed to be a clone of Cable
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1st team appearance of X-Force: Cable, Shatterstar, Feral, Cannonball, Boom Boom, Domino, Warpath
The New Mutants become X-Force, renamed by Cable
Stryfe is revealed to be a clone of Cable
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1st appearance of Fantomex, Weapon XIII
1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Paris): Darkstar, Multiple Man, Rictor, Monet St. Croix, Cannoball, Siryn
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1st appearance of Fantomex, Weapon XIII
1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Paris): Darkstar, Multiple Man, Rictor, Monet St. Croix, Cannoball, Siryn
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1st team appearance of the U.S.Avengers: Citizen V (Sunspot), Cannonball, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, Danielle Cage, Enigma, Squirrel Girl
Robert Maverick becomes the second Red Hulk
Toni Ho becomes the third Iron Patriot
Over 50 variants exist featuring an Avenger and the state from which they were born
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1st team appearance of the U.S.Avengers: Citizen V (Sunspot), Cannonball, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, Danielle Cage, Enigma, Squirrel Girl
Robert Maverick becomes the second Red Hulk
Toni Ho becomes the third Iron Patriot
Over 50 variants exist featuring an Avenger and the state from which they were born
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