Rogue
Creation & Design
Rogue was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Michael Golden, first appearing in 1981. She was initially introduced as a villain and a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.Early Years
Rogue's early years were marked by her struggles with her powers, which allowed her to absorb the memories and abilities of others through touch. This led to significant personal conflict, especially with her inability to touch others without harming them.Character Development
Over the years, Rogue has evolved from a villain to a beloved member of the X-Men, grappling with her identity and the consequences of her powers. Her character development has been marked by themes of redemption, acceptance, and the importance of friendship.Cultural Reception
Rogue has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her complex character arc and depth. She has become a symbol of resilience and strength.Character Details
Real Name:
Anna Marie
Aliases:
Ms. Marvel, X-Men
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Avengers
Abilities:
Power absorption, Flight, Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown
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Avengers Annual #10
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rogue
1st cover appearance of Mystique
1st and only appearance of a girl named Maddy Pryor, not to be confused with Madelyne Pryor aka the Goblin Queen
1st appearance of Rogue
1st cover appearance of Mystique
1st and only appearance of a girl named Maddy Pryor, not to be confused with Madelyne Pryor aka the Goblin Queen
ROM #31
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Uncanny X-Men #158
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th, 1982
2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Uncanny X-Men #158
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th, 1982
Uncanny X-Men #158
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Rom #31
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th
2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Rom #31
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th
ROM #32
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
4th appearance of Rogue
Uncanny X-Men #171
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Rogue joins the X-Men
Debut of Illyana Rasputin's Soulsword
Uncanny X-Men #269
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Debut of Rogue’s Savage Land costume
Uncanny X-Men #274
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Rogue in her Savage Land design
X-Men #1
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
Marvel Super-Heroes #11
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 2
First chronological appearance of Rogue
First battle of Rogue vs Ms. Marvel
This story was intended to be published in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) but the title was abruptly cancelled with Ms. Marvel #23 - Rogue was introduced two years later in Avengers Annual #10
Story also references Ms. Marvel's unexplained pregnancy
First chronological appearance of Rogue
First battle of Rogue vs Ms. Marvel
This story was intended to be published in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) but the title was abruptly cancelled with Ms. Marvel #23 - Rogue was introduced two years later in Avengers Annual #10
Story also references Ms. Marvel's unexplained pregnancy
Marvel Swimsuit Special #2
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
A collection of pin-ups featuring Marvel superheroes on vacation
Cover art by Joe Jusko featuring Rogue
A collection of pin-ups featuring Marvel superheroes on vacation
Cover art by Joe Jusko featuring Rogue
X-Men #24
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 2
Iconic cover art by Andy Kubert
X-Men #41
Marvel
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1995
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Vol. 2
Rogue and Gambit first kiss
📖 Reading Order: Age of Apocalypse
Legion Quest part 4
Legion successfully defeats the X-Men and seeks to drive a psychic blade into Magneto's brain but Xavier physically intervenes and is killed. With that, the future is now changed, Legion will no longer be born and the future from which they came, ceases to exist
Rogue and Gambit first kiss
📖 Reading Order: Age of Apocalypse
Legion Quest part 4
Legion successfully defeats the X-Men and seeks to drive a psychic blade into Magneto's brain but Xavier physically intervenes and is killed. With that, the future is now changed, Legion will no longer be born and the future from which they came, ceases to exist
Variant cover art by Joe Madureira featuring Rogue
X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel
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2001
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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
Rogue #2
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 3
Origin of Rogue, specifically her childhood and the inspiration for her code name
Origin of Rogue, specifically her childhood and the inspiration for her code name
Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
Variant cover art by Mirco Pierfederici featuring Venom-ized version of Gambit, Rogue, Frenzy and Rachel Summers
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Variant cover art by Artgerm
Variant cover art by Bilquis Evely
X-Men: Gold #30
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
Marriage of Gambit and Rogue
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Merry X-Men Holiday Special, The #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
25 stories by various artists and writers celebrating the holidays including Gambit and Rogue's first Christmas as a married couple
25 stories by various artists and writers celebrating the holidays including Gambit and Rogue's first Christmas as a married couple
Mr. and Mrs. X #9
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
Origin of Rogue
Variant cover art by Joe Madureira
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive
Florescent Negative Space cover
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
San Diego Comic Con 2019 exclusive
Florescent Negative Space cover
Excalibur #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 4
1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse
1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse
Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman
ReedPop Metaverse exclusive
Limited to 2,500 copies
Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
Variant cover art by Jamie McKelvie
Variant cover art by Art Adams
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