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Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde)

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
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
Marvel Jan 1980

Uncanny X-Men #129

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
Marvel Feb 1980

Uncanny X-Men #130

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
1st full appearance of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King
Jean Grey becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club
Marvel Mar 1980

Uncanny X-Men #131

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
2nd appearance of Dazzler
Marvel Nov 1982

Marvel Graphic Novel #5

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
Marvel Apr 1988

Excalibur Special Edition #1

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

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