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Creation & Design

Gideon was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Greg LaRocque, first appearing in The Flash as a time-manipulating villain.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a foe to The Flash, Gideon quickly became known for his complex schemes involving time travel and manipulation.

Character Development

Over the years, Gideon has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with intricate motivations, often exploring themes of time and consequence.

Cultural Reception

Gideon has received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for his unique abilities and complex character arc.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gideon
First Appearance:
New Mutants #98
Aliases:
The Timekeeper, The Manipulator
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Rogues, Time Masters
Abilities:
Time manipulation, Superhuman intelligence, Technopathy
Equipment:
Time travel device, Advanced technology
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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New Mutants #98
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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New Mutants #98
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Deadpool, a subject of the Weapon X program

1st appearance of Copycat, impersonating Domino

1st appearance of Gideon, a member of The Externals

X-Force #10
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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X-Force #10
 
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Externals, a group of immortals: Gideon, Saul (1st), Absalom (1st), Burke (1st), Nicodemus (1st)

Externals are reintroduced in Excalibur #11(2020) for X of Swords

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