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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
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #282
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 ⋅ 1991
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Uncanny X-Men #282
 
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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 ⋅ 1991
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Uncanny X-Men #283
 
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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
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2nd appearance of Bishop

Uncanny X-Men #287
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Uncanny X-Men #287
 
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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
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Uncanny X-Men Annual #17
 
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1st appearance of X-Cutioner, hunter of mutants

1st appearance of Shard, Bishop's sister

Polybagged with trading card

Bishop #1
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Bishop #1
 
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First solo series featuring Bishop

1st appearance of Mountjoy, a villain with the ability to possess others

X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 2001
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X-Treme X-Men #1
 
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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
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X-Men: The End - Dreamers and Demons #1
 
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1st appearance of Aliyah Bishop, the daughter of Bishop and Warbird from an alternate reality

X-Men

Omnibus ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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X-Men
 
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392-page hardcover Omnibus collecting:

X-Men Vol. 1 #281-#293

X-Men Vol. 2 #10-#13

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Marauders #10
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Marauders #10
 
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Debut of new Bishop costume

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