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Creation & Design

Gentle was created by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Pete Woods, introduced as part of the X-Men franchise to explore themes of identity and belonging.

Early Years

Gentle grew up in a challenging environment in Kenya, where he discovered his mutant abilities. He later joined the X-Men to find a place where he could belong and use his powers for good.

Character Development

Over the years, Gentle has evolved from a character struggling with his identity to one who embraces his powers and heritage, becoming a symbol of hope and resilience within the mutant community.

Cultural Reception

Gentle has been well-received for his unique background and representation of African culture within the X-Men universe, resonating with readers seeking diverse characters.

Character Details

Real Name:
Nezhno Abidemi
First Appearance:
New X-Men: Academy X #23
Aliases:
Gentle
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, New X-Men, Utopia
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Telepathy
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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New X-Men: Academy X #23
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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New X-Men: Academy X #23
 
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1st appearance of Gentle, a mutant from Wakanda

1st team appearance of a new, New X-Men roster: X-23, Dust, Mercury, Rockslide, Surge, Hellion, Elixir

Cover art inspired by Uncanny X-Men #171 (1983)

X-Men: Red #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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X-Men: Red #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of Trinary

1st appearance of a new X-Men Team led by Jean Grey: Laura Kinney, Nightcrawler, Gentle, Trinary, Honey Badger and Namor

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