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Creation & Design

Sage was created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira, first appearing in the mid-1990s as part of the X-Men franchise.

Early Years

Sage was introduced as a mutant with the ability to process information at superhuman speeds, making her a valuable asset to the X-Men.

Character Development

Over the years, Sage has evolved from a supporting character to a more prominent member of the X-Men, showcasing her abilities and personal struggles within the larger mutant narrative.

Cultural Reception

Sage has been well-received by fans for her unique abilities and complex character development, often praised for her role in various X-Men storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tessa
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #132
Aliases:
Sage
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Force, New Mutants
Abilities:
Enhanced reflexes, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Expert combatant
Equipment:
Various advanced technology
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #132
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #132
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 4

1st full team appearance of the Hellfire Club

1st full appearance of the Black Bishop, Harry Leland

1st full appearance of the White Bishop, Donald Pierce

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1st appearance of Tessa, later becomes Sage

X-Men #109
Marvel ⋅ 2001
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X-Men #109
 
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Storm assembles the X-Treme X-Men Team

1st appearance of Tessa as Sage who debuts new powers by activating Beast's second mutation

X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 2001
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X-Treme X-Men #1
 
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1st team appearance of the X-Treme X-Men: Storm, Beast, Bishop, Sage, Psylocke, Thunderbird (Shaara)

1st appearance of Vargas, the next step in human evolution

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