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Creation & Design

Corsair was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum, first appearing in X-Men #104. He was designed as a space pirate and the father of Cyclops and Havok.

Early Years

Corsair's early years were marked by tragedy when he lost his wife and was abducted by the Shi'ar Empire. He later became the leader of the Starjammers, a group of space pirates.

Character Development

Over the years, Corsair has evolved from a space pirate to a complex character with deep ties to the X-Men and the Shi'ar Empire, often grappling with his past and his role as a father.

Cultural Reception

Corsair has been well-received by fans, particularly for his connections to the X-Men and his role in the larger Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Christopher Summers
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #104
Aliases:
Corsair, Captain Corsair
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Starjammers, X-Men, Shi'ar Empire
Abilities:
Skilled pilot, Expert marksman, Hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Starship, Energy weapons
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #104
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Uncanny X-Men #104
 
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1st appearance of Corsair, father of Cyclops, Havok and Vulcan

1st appearance of Ch'od, a member of the Starjammers

2nd cameo appearance of Lilandra

First mention of Mutant X aka Proteus

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First meeting and battle of Wolverine and Magneto

Uncanny X-Men #107
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Uncanny X-Men #107
 
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1st full team appearance of the Starjammers: Corsair, Ch'od, Hepzibah, Astra and Raza

Debut of Wolverine's Fang costume

1st team appearance of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard

1st appearance of the M'Krann Crystal

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1st appearance of Gladiator, leader of the Imperial Guard

1st full appearance of D'Ken Neramani, a Shi’ar royal

Uncanny X-Men #154
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Uncanny X-Men #154
 
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Origin of the Summers family: Cyclops, Havok, Corsair

Uncanny X-Men #156
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Uncanny X-Men #156
 
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Origin of Corsair

1st appearance of the Acanti, an ancient race of aliens that are described as space whales

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