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Creation & Design

Cannonball was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod as part of the New Mutants team, representing a new generation of mutants.

Early Years

Samuel Guthrie grew up in a poor family in Kentucky and discovered his mutant powers while working in a coal mine. He joined the New Mutants to learn to control his abilities.

Character Development

Cannonball has evolved from a young, inexperienced mutant to a seasoned hero, taking on leadership roles within teams and facing complex moral dilemmas.

Cultural Reception

Cannonball has been well-received as a relatable character, representing the struggles of young mutants and the importance of teamwork.

Character Details

Real Name:
Samuel Zachary Guthrie
First Appearance:
Marvel Graphic Novel #4
Aliases:
Cannonball, Sam Guthrie
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
New Mutants, X-Force, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy absorption
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Marvel Graphic Novel #4
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Marvel Graphic Novel #4
 
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1st team appearance of New Mutants: Cannonball (1st), Psyche (1st), Wolfsbane (1st), Sunspot (1st), Karma

Psyche aka Dani Moonstar later becomes Mirage

1st appearance of the White Rook, a member of the Hellfire Club

New Mutants #1
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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New Mutants #1
 
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3rd team appearance of the New Mutants

Origin of Karma

ROM Annual #3
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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ROM Annual #3
 
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Unnamed cameo appearance of Sam Guthrie aka Cannonball's family including Paige who later becomes Husk

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

New X-Men #128
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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New X-Men #128
 
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1st appearance of Fantomex, Weapon XIII

1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Paris): Darkstar, Multiple Man, Rictor, Monet St. Croix, Cannoball, Siryn

U.S. Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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U.S. Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the U.S.Avengers: Citizen V (Sunspot), Cannonball, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, Danielle Cage, Enigma, Squirrel Girl

Robert Maverick becomes the second Red Hulk

Toni Ho becomes the third Iron Patriot

Over 50 variants exist featuring an Avenger and the state from which they were born

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