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Creation & Design

Boom Boom was created during the early 1990s as part of the New Mutants series, reflecting the era's trend of introducing younger, diverse characters with unique powers.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of the New Mutants, Boom Boom struggled with her powers and her place in the world, often finding herself in conflict with authority figures.

Character Development

Over the years, Boom Boom has evolved from a rebellious teenager into a more mature and responsible hero, grappling with her past while striving to make a positive impact in the world.

Cultural Reception

Boom Boom has been well-received by fans for her relatable struggles and dynamic personality, becoming a beloved character in the X-Men universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tabitha Smith
First Appearance:
Secret Wars II #5
Aliases:
Boom-Boom, Tabby, Meltdown
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Force, New Mutants, X-Men
Abilities:
Explosive energy manipulation, Enhanced agility, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Explosive devices, Various gadgets
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Secret Wars II #5
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Secret Wars II #5
 
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1st appearance of Boom Boom, a mutant who can create energy bombs

X-Terminators #1
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Terminators #1
 
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1st team appearance of The X-Terminators: Boom Boom, Rictor, Rusty Collins, Skids, Leech, Artie Maddicks, Wiz Kid (1st)

New Mutants #100
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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New Mutants #100
 
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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

X-Force #51
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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X-Force #51
 
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1st appearance of Risque, a Seminole and Cuban mutant

Boom Boom becomes Meltdown

Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1
 
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1st team appearance of Nextwave: Monica Rambeau, Captain ☠☠☠☠(1st), Elsa Bloodstone, Machine Man ( 1st, later revealed to be an impostor), Tabitha Smith aka Boom-Boom as Meltdown

1st appearance of Dirk Anger, director of Highest Anti-Terrorist Effort (H.A.T.E.)

Elsa Bloodstone first appears with red hair, previously blonde

Introduction of the Beyond Corporation

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