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Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde)
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Creation & Design

Kitty Pryde was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, introduced as a young mutant with the ability to phase through solid objects. She was designed to represent the youthful and relatable aspects of the X-Men.

Early Years

Kitty joined the X-Men as one of the first teenage members, quickly becoming a fan favorite due to her relatable struggles and strong character development.

Character Development

Over the years, Kitty Pryde has evolved from a young girl struggling with her powers to a strong leader and a key member of the X-Men, often serving as a voice of reason and a bridge between different factions within the mutant community.

Cultural Reception

Kitty Pryde has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her relatable character arc and strong moral compass.

Character Details

Real Name:
Katherine 'Kitty' Pryde
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #129
Aliases:
Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat, Sprite
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, Excalibur, New Mutants
Abilities:
Phasing, Martial Arts, Intellect
Equipment:
X-Men Uniform, Excalibur Gear
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Uncanny X-Men #129
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #129
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 1

1st appearance of Kitty Pryde

1st appearance of Emma Frost, the White Queen

1st cameo team appearance of The Hellfire Club, in shadows

Uncanny X-Men #130
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #130
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2

1st appearance of Dazzler

2nd appearance of Kitty Pryde

2nd appearance of Emma Frost

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1st full appearance of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King

Jean Grey becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club

Uncanny X-Men #131
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #131
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 3

Jean Grey becomes The Black Queen of The Hellfire Club

3rd appearance of Kitty Pryde

1st cover appearance of the White Queen, Emma Frost

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2nd appearance of Dazzler

Uncanny X-Men #139
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #139
 
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Debut of new brown and tan Wolverine costume

Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men as Sprite

1st appearance of Heather Hudson, later becomes the Guardian, then Vindicator

Marvel Graphic Novel #5
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Marvel Graphic Novel #5
 
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"God Loves, Man Kills"

1st appearance of General William Stryker

1st team appearance of the Purifiers

1st appearance of Kitty Pryde as Ariel, formerly Sprite - new costume debut occurred in Uncanny X-Men #169

Uncanny X-Men #169
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Uncanny X-Men #169
 
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1st appearance of Callisto

1st team appearance of the Morlocks: Masque, Plague and Sunder

Kitty Pryde becomes Ariel

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #5
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #5
 
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Kitty Pryde becomes Shadowcat

Excalibur Special Edition #1
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Excalibur Special Edition #1
 
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1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler

Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25

Everything $3.50 and above are later printings

Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #2
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #2
 
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Variant cover art by Niko Henrichon

Wolverine: First Class #18
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Wolverine: First Class #18
 
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Variant cover art by Takeshi Miyazawa

70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame

Uncanny X-Men #522
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Uncanny X-Men #522
 
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Variant cover art by Mark Brooks

Death of Wolverine #1
Wizard World ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Death of Wolverine #1
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive

Marauders #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marauders #2
 
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Kitty Pryde becomes the Red Queen

Marauders #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marauders #3
 
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Variant cover art by JeeHyung Lee

Marauders #19
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Marauders #19
 
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Variant cover art by David Finch

X-Men: Days of Future Past - Doomsday #1
Marvel ⋅ 2023
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X-Men: Days of Future Past - Doomsday #1
 
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1st appearance of Goliath and Sprite, the children of Colossus and Kitty Pryde

Four-issue prequel to the classic Days of the Future Past story arc told in X-Men #141 and #142

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