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Creation & Design

Proteus was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, first appearing in X-Men #125. His character was designed to explore themes of identity and the consequences of power.

Early Years

Kevin MacTaggert was born with the ability to manipulate reality, which led to his unstable mental state. He was raised in a family that struggled to understand his powers, leading to his eventual transformation into Proteus.

Character Development

Throughout his appearances, Proteus evolves from a villainous figure to a more complex character, struggling with his identity and the consequences of his powers. His interactions with the X-Men and other mutants provide depth to his character.

Cultural Reception

Proteus has been well-received by fans for his unique powers and complex backstory. His character has sparked discussions about the nature of power and identity in the mutant community.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kevin MacTaggert
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #104
Aliases:
Proteus
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Body possession, Telepathy
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Uncanny X-Men #104
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Uncanny X-Men #104
 
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1st appearance of Corsair, father of Cyclops, Havok and Vulcan

1st appearance of Ch'od, a member of the Starjammers

2nd cameo appearance of Lilandra

First mention of Mutant X aka Proteus

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First meeting and battle of Wolverine and Magneto

Uncanny X-Men #119
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Uncanny X-Men #119
 
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Cameo of Proteus, voice only

Insignia of a Golden Eagle award on the cover refers to a U.K. fan award for favorite dramatic comic book

Uncanny X-Men #125
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Uncanny X-Men #125
 
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1st cameo appearance of Mutant X aka Proteus, the son of Moira MacTaggert

Uncanny X-Men #126
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Uncanny X-Men #126
 
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1st full appearance of Proteus, a featureless human shape composed of white light

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