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Creation & Design

Callisto was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, first appearing in X-Men #169. She was designed as a leader of the Morlocks, a group of outcast mutants living underground.

Early Years

Callisto's early years were marked by her leadership of the Morlocks, where she fought to protect her people from the prejudice of society and the X-Men.

Character Development

Over the years, Callisto has evolved from a villainous leader of the Morlocks to a more complex character who grapples with her identity, leadership, and the broader mutant struggle.

Cultural Reception

Callisto has been received as a strong female character in the X-Men universe, often representing the struggles of marginalized groups.

Character Details

Real Name:
Callisto
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #169
Aliases:
Leader of the Morlocks, X-Men Villain
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Morlocks, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Enhanced agility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #169
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Uncanny X-Men #169
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Callisto

1st team appearance of the Morlocks: Masque, Plague and Sunder

Kitty Pryde becomes Ariel

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