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Creation & Design

Shinobi Shaw was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr. as part of the Hellfire Club storyline, representing a new generation of mutants with ties to the elite.

Early Years

Shinobi is the son of the Black King, Sebastian Shaw, and was raised in the Hellfire Club, where he learned to manipulate others and harness his telepathic abilities.

Character Development

Over the years, Shinobi Shaw has evolved from a secondary character in the Hellfire Club to a more complex figure with his own motivations and conflicts, often torn between his family's legacy and his own identity as a mutant.

Cultural Reception

Shinobi Shaw has received mixed reviews from fans and critics, often seen as a compelling but underutilized character within the X-Men universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Shinobi Shaw
First Appearance:
X-Factor #67
Aliases:
Shaw, The Black King
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Hellfire Club, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Enhanced Strength
Equipment:
Hellfire Club resources, Telepathic enhancements
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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X-Factor #67
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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X-Factor #67
 
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1st appearance of Shinobi Shaw, the son of the Hellfire Club's Black King

X-Men Annual #3
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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X-Men Annual #3
 
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1st team appearance of the New Hellfire Club: Reeva Payge as White Queen, Benazir Kaur as Black Queen and B. Kine as White King, all first appearances

Appearance of Shinobi Shaw as Black King

Marauders #3
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Marauders #3
 
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Shinobi Shaw becomes the Black Bishop

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