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Monet St. Croix
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Creation & Design

Monet St. Croix was created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Chris Bachalo, first appearing in Generation X #1 in 1994. She was designed to be a strong female character with a complex personality and a rich backstory.

Early Years

Monet was introduced as a member of Generation X, a group of young mutants training at the Xavier Institute. She initially appeared aloof and arrogant, but her character developed depth over time.

Character Development

Over the years, Monet has evolved from a seemingly arrogant character to a more nuanced individual, grappling with her identity as a mutant and her place within the larger mutant community.

Cultural Reception

Monet has been well-received as a strong female character in the X-Men universe, often praised for her intelligence and complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Monet St. Croix
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #316
Aliases:
M, Monet
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Generation X, X-Men, X-Corporation
Abilities:
Telepathy, Superhuman strength, Flight, Telekinesis
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #316
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Uncanny X-Men #316
 
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1st appearance of Monet St. Croix, later revealed to be Claudette and Nicole St. Croix, merged together to replicate and impersonate their sister Monet who actually first appears as Penance in Generation X #1 and the real Monet in Generation X #40

Generation X #1
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Generation X #1
 
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1st appearance of Chamber

1st appearance of Emplate, Marius St. Croix, a psychic vampire

1st cameo appearance of Penance, later revealed to be the real Monet St. Croix

Chromium wraparound cover

Generation X #2
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Generation X #2
 
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1st full appearance of Penance, Monet St. Croix

Generation X #40
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Generation X #40
 
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1st appearance and origin of the real Monet St. Croix

Origin of Claudette and Nicole St. Croix

Origin of Emplate

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

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