Cable
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
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
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nathan Summers (Cable) as a baby, son of Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor
1st appearance of Nathan Summers (Cable) as a baby, son of Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor
Marvel Age #82
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
Preview of Cable
Preview of Stryfe
Sketches by Rob Liefeld prior to the publication of New Mutants #87
Preview of Cable
Preview of Stryfe
Sketches by Rob Liefeld prior to the publication of New Mutants #87
New Mutants #86
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1990
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Cable
1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero
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
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1990
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Cable
New Mutants #100
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
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
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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Vol. 1
Cover art by Rob Liefeld
X-Factor #68
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Cameo appearance of Cable as a baby
Introduction of the Techo-Organic virus
Cameo appearance of Cable as a baby
Introduction of the Techo-Organic virus
X-Force #8
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Domino, previously seen in New Mutants #98 impersonated by Copycat
Origin of Cable
1st appearance of Domino, previously seen in New Mutants #98 impersonated by Copycat
Origin of Cable
Cable: Blood & Metal #1
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 1
First solo title series featuring Cable
Two-issue limited series
X-Force #15
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 1
Classic battle Cable vs Deadpool
Cable #1
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sinsear and Clan Chosen
Origin of Cable
Wolverine/ Cable: Guts and Glory #1
Marvel
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1999
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Vol. 1
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
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
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2004
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of ongoing series
Psylocke #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
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
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
Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
Parody cover art inspired by DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (1985)
Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
Parody cover art inspired by DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (1985)
Variant cover art by Mike Deodato
Variant cover art by Skottie young
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
Remastered edition
Cable #159
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 3
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
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
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cable as a teenager
X-Force #5
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 5
Origin of young Cable
Major X #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Major X, the son of Cable
Variant cover art by Rob Liefeld
Hidden Gem edition
Variant cover art by Greg Capullo
Hidden Gem edition
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