Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde)
Creation & Design
Kitty Pryde was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, introduced as a young mutant with the ability to phase through solid objects. She was designed to represent the youthful and relatable aspects of the X-Men.Early Years
Kitty joined the X-Men as one of the first teenage members, quickly becoming a fan favorite due to her relatable struggles and strong character development.Character Development
Over the years, Kitty Pryde has evolved from a young girl struggling with her powers to a strong leader and a key member of the X-Men, often serving as a voice of reason and a bridge between different factions within the mutant community.Cultural Reception
Kitty Pryde has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her relatable character arc and strong moral compass.Character Details
Real Name:
Katherine 'Kitty' Pryde
Aliases:
Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat, Sprite
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, Excalibur, New Mutants
Abilities:
Phasing, Martial Arts, Intellect
Equipment:
X-Men Uniform, Excalibur Gear
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown
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Key Facts
The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 1
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st appearance of Emma Frost, the White Queen
1st cameo team appearance of The Hellfire Club, in shadows
[January 2024 - Kitty Pryde rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 1
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st appearance of Emma Frost, the White Queen
1st cameo team appearance of The Hellfire Club, in shadows
[January 2024 - Kitty Pryde rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2
1st appearance of Dazzler
2nd appearance of Kitty Pryde
2nd appearance of Emma Frost
1st full appearance of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King
Jean Grey becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2
1st appearance of Dazzler
2nd appearance of Kitty Pryde
2nd appearance of Emma Frost
1st full appearance of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King
Jean Grey becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 3
Jean Grey becomes The Black Queen of The Hellfire Club
3rd appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st cover appearance of the White Queen, Emma Frost
2nd appearance of Dazzler
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 3
Jean Grey becomes The Black Queen of The Hellfire Club
3rd appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st cover appearance of the White Queen, Emma Frost
2nd appearance of Dazzler
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Debut of new brown and tan Wolverine costume
Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men as Sprite
1st appearance of Heather Hudson, later becomes the Guardian, then Vindicator
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Debut of new brown and tan Wolverine costume
Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men as Sprite
1st appearance of Heather Hudson, later becomes the Guardian, then Vindicator
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"God Loves, Man Kills"
1st appearance of General William Stryker
1st team appearance of the Purifiers
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde as Ariel, formerly Sprite - new costume debut occurred in Uncanny X-Men #169
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"God Loves, Man Kills"
1st appearance of General William Stryker
1st team appearance of the Purifiers
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde as Ariel, formerly Sprite - new costume debut occurred in Uncanny X-Men #169
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1st appearance of Callisto
1st team appearance of the Morlocks: Masque, Plague and Sunder
Kitty Pryde becomes Ariel
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1st appearance of Callisto
1st team appearance of the Morlocks: Masque, Plague and Sunder
Kitty Pryde becomes Ariel
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Kitty Pryde becomes Shadowcat
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1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler
Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25
Everything $3.50 and above are later printings
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1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler
Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25
Everything $3.50 and above are later printings
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Variant cover art by Takeshi Miyazawa
70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame
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Variant cover art by Takeshi Miyazawa
70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame
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Variant cover art by Mark Brooks
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive
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Kitty Pryde becomes the Red Queen
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Variant cover art by JeeHyung Lee
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Variant cover art by David Finch
Marvel ⋅ 2023
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1st appearance of Goliath and Sprite, the children of Colossus and Kitty Pryde
Four-issue prequel to the classic Days of the Future Past story arc told in X-Men #141 and #142
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1st appearance of Goliath and Sprite, the children of Colossus and Kitty Pryde
Four-issue prequel to the classic Days of the Future Past story arc told in X-Men #141 and #142
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