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Creation & Design

Gen 13 was created as a response to the popularity of teenage superhero teams in the 1990s, aiming to capture a youthful audience with relatable characters and dynamic storytelling.

Early Years

The team was introduced as a group of teenagers who gained superpowers through a government experiment, leading to their escape and subsequent adventures.

Character Development

Over the years, Gen 13 has evolved from a simple teenage superhero team to a complex group of characters dealing with personal issues, relationships, and the consequences of their powers.

Cultural Reception

Gen 13 was well-received in the 1990s, becoming a staple of the 'bad girl' art style and influencing the portrayal of teenage superheroes in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Generation 13
First Appearance:
WildC.A.T.s Trilogy #1
Aliases:
Gen 13
Species:
Human
Gender:
Various
Affiliations:
WildC.A.T.s, Team 7
Abilities:
Superhuman abilities, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Weapons
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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WildC.A.T.s Trilogy #1
Image ⋅ 1993
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WildC.A.T.s Trilogy #1
 
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1st appearance of Hightower

1st appearance of Artemis

1st appearance of Delphae

Pin-up of Gen X, later renamed Gen 13

WildC.A.T.s Trilogy #1
Ashcan ⋅ Image ⋅ 1993
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WildC.A.T.s Trilogy #1
 
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Pin-up of Gen X, later renamed Gen 13

Ashcan edition, limited to 3,000 copies

Deathmate Black
Image ⋅ 1993
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Deathmate Black
 
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1st team appearance of Gen 13: Caitlin Fairchild, Burnout, Freefall, Grunge, Lynch, Rainmaker

Gen13 #1
Image ⋅ 1994
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Gen13 #1
 
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First Gen 13 limited series

First published cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Gen13 #1
Blank ⋅ Image ⋅ 1995
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Gen13 #1
 
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Variant 'Do-It-Yourself' cover, First blank cover intended to be drawn on

Gen13
Artist Proof ⋅ Image ⋅ 1995
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Gen13
 
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Shrink-wrapped boxed set of 13 variants of Gen 13 #1

Two versions of the boxed set were produced - one with a black slipcase, one with a red slipcase, both containing a 14th Chromium variant

The red slipcase is more scarce than the black with an estimated 500 units and an unsigned version of the Chromium variant

Gen13 #11
Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 1996
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Gen13 #11
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

'Special European Tour ' holofoil edition

Gen 13 Special Edition #1
Chromium ⋅ WildStorm ⋅ 1999
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Gen 13 Special Edition #1
 
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Reprint of Gen 13 #1 (1994)

Cover art by Jim Lee, Chromium edition

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