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Cannonball

Cannonball
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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
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
Marvel Sep 1982

Marvel Graphic Novel #4

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
Marvel Apr 1991

New Mutants #100

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
Marvel Aug 2002

New X-Men #128

New X-Men #128
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1st appearance of Fantomex, Weapon XIII, artifically evolved from birth
1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Paris): Darkstar, Multiple Man, Rictor, Monet St. Croix, Cannoball, Siryn
Marvel Mar 2017

U.S. Avengers #1

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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