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Creation & Design

Steven Lang was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, first appearing in 'X-Men' #97 in 1975. He was designed as a military antagonist to the X-Men, representing human fears of mutant powers.

Early Years

Lang was introduced as a military scientist who developed the Sentinel program, giant robots designed to hunt and capture mutants. His character often represented the conflict between humans and mutants in the Marvel Universe.

Character Development

Over the years, Steven Lang has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character whose motivations and actions reflect the broader themes of fear, prejudice, and the consequences of technological advancement in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Steven Lang has been received as a significant villain in the X-Men mythos, representing the human perspective in the mutant-human conflict. His character has been both criticized and praised for embodying the fears surrounding mutant powers.

Character Details

Real Name:
Steven Lang
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #96
Aliases:
The General, The Sentinel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The U.S. Government, The Sentinels
Abilities:
Military Tactics, Leadership, Advanced Technology
Equipment:
Sentinel Technology, Military Gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #96
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Uncanny X-Men #96
 
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