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Creation & Design

Bastion was created as a culmination of various Sentinel technologies and was designed to be the ultimate mutant-hunting machine.

Early Years

Bastion first appeared as a major antagonist in the X-Men series, showcasing his capabilities as a powerful adversary to mutantkind.

Character Development

Over the years, Bastion has evolved from a simple antagonist to a complex character representing the fears and challenges faced by mutants in a world that often seeks to eradicate them.

Cultural Reception

Bastion has been received as a formidable villain within the X-Men universe, often representing the extreme measures taken against mutants.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bastion
First Appearance:
X-Men #52
Aliases:
The Sentinel, The Prime Sentinel
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Phalanx, The Sentinels
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Technopathy
Equipment:
Sentinel technology, Advanced weaponry
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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X-Men #52
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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X-Men #52
 
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1st cameo appearance of Bastion, in two panels wearing a trenchcoat

Uncanny X-Men #333
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Uncanny X-Men #333
 
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1st full appearance of Bastion, a mutant-hunting advanced sentinel - previously had a cameo appearance in X-Men #52 (1996), two panels in a trench coat

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