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Creation & Design

Cable was created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Rob Liefeld, first appearing in The New Mutants #87. He was designed as a gritty, futuristic soldier with a complex backstory involving time travel and mutant powers.

Early Years

Cable's early years were marked by his upbringing in a dystopian future where he was raised by the Askani, a group dedicated to saving mutants. His backstory involves being the son of Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor, and he was infected with a techno-organic virus as a child.

Character Development

Over the years, Cable has evolved from a grim soldier to a more complex character, grappling with his past and his role in the present. His relationships with other characters, particularly Deadpool and Hope Summers, have added depth to his character.

Cultural Reception

Cable has been a polarizing character, with some fans appreciating his depth and others finding him overly grim. His popularity has led to numerous appearances in various media, including animated series and video games.

Character Details

Real Name:
Nathan Summers
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #201
Aliases:
Cable, Nathan Dayspring, Soldier of the Future
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Force, Six Pack
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Expert Marksman, Hand-to-Hand Combat
Equipment:
Cybernetic Arm, Time Travel Technology, Advanced Weaponry
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray

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Uncanny X-Men #201
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Uncanny X-Men #201
 
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1st appearance of Nathan Summers (Cable) as a baby, son of Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor

Marvel Age #82
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Marvel Age #82
 
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Preview of Cable

Preview of Stryfe

Sketches by Rob Liefeld prior to the publication of New Mutants #87

New Mutants #86
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Mutants #86
 
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1st cameo appearance of Cable - Rob Liefeld confirms this is not a teaser but an in-story appearance

1st cameo appearance of Stryfe

1st cameo team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front

New Mutants #87
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Mutants #87
 
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1st full appearance of Cable

1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero

New Mutants #88
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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2nd appearance of Cable

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

Comics Interview #96
Comics Interview ⋅ 1991
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Comics Interview #96
 
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Cover art by Rob Liefeld

X-Factor #68
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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X-Factor #68
 
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Cameo appearance of Cable as a baby

Introduction of the Techo-Organic virus

X-Force #8
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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X-Force #8
 
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1st appearance of Domino, previously seen in New Mutants #98 impersonated by Copycat

Origin of Cable

X-Force #15
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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X-Force #15
 
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Classic battle Cable vs Deadpool

Cable: Blood & Metal #1
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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First solo title series featuring Cable

Two-issue limited series

Cable #1
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Cable #1
 
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1st appearance of Sinsear and Clan Chosen

Origin of Cable

Wolverine/ Cable: Guts and Glory #1
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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Wolverine/ Cable: Guts and Glory #1
 
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Origin of the first meeting and battle of Wolverine and Cable

Wolverine and Cable first battle in New Mutants #93 but the dialogue infers they have already met

Cable and Deadpool #1
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Cable and Deadpool #1
 
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Premiere issue of ongoing series

Psylocke #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Psylocke #1
 
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Premiere issue of a four-part limited series featuring Psylocke

Back-up story featuring Cable and his adopted daughter, Hope Summers - chapter two continues in Dark X-Men #1

Cable #25
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld

Parody cover art inspired by DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (1985)

Cable and X-Force #1
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Variant cover art by Mike Deodato

Cable #150
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Cable #150
 
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Variant cover art by Skottie young

Domino #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Domino #1
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Deadpool #1
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Deadpool #1
 
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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld

Remastered edition

Cable #159
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Final issue of the series

Partial origin of Cable that explores his first battle against the techno-organic virus that turns organic tissue into T-O material

Extermination #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Extermination #1
 
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1st appearance of Cable as a teenager

X-Force #1
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Variant wraparound cover art by Mike Mignola

Remastered edition

X-Force #5
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Origin of young Cable

Major X #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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1st appearance of Major X, the son of Cable

Fallen Angels #1
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Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld

Hidden Gem edition

Cable #1
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Cable #1
 
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Variant cover art by Greg Capullo

Hidden Gem edition

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