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Creation & Design

Fantomex was created by Grant Morrison and first appeared in New X-Men, designed as a parody of the spy genre and influenced by various pop culture elements.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of the Weapon Plus program, Fantomex was designed to be the ultimate soldier, combining mutant abilities with advanced technology.

Character Development

Over the years, Fantomex has evolved from a mere parody of spy tropes into a complex character with deep moral dilemmas, often questioning his own nature and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Fantomex has received mixed to positive reviews, with some fans appreciating his unique design and complex personality, while others find him a less relatable character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Fantomex
First Appearance:
New X-Men #128
Aliases:
E.V.A., The World, Weapon XIII
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Force, The X-Men, Weapon Plus
Abilities:
Telepathy, Illusion Casting, Enhanced Agility, Expert Marksman
Equipment:
E.V.A. (sentient ship), Various firearms
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
black

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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

New X-Men #129
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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New X-Men #129
 
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2nd appearance and 1st cover appearance of Fantomex

1st cameo appearance of Huntsman, Weapon XII

Origin of the Weapon Plus program

1st appearance of E.V.A.

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[August 2023 - Weapon Plus rumored to be introduced in Captain America: Brave New World]

X-Men: Second Coming #2
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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X-Men: Second Coming #2
 
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1st team appearance of X-Force: Archangel, Wolverine, Psylocke, Fantomex, E.V.A., Deadpool

Uncanny X-Force #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Uncanny X-Force #1
 
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Premiere issue of the Uncanny X-Force: Wolverine, Archangel, Psylocke, Deadpool, Fantomex, E.V.A.

1st appearance of Kid Apocalypse aka Evan Sabahnur

Uncanny X-Force #4
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Uncanny X-Force #4
 
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Fantomex kills Kid Apocalypse

Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1
 
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Origin of Fantomex

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