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Creation & Design

Stryfe was created by writer Rob Liefeld and Chris Claremont, first appearing in the early 1990s as a major antagonist in the X-Men universe.

Early Years

Stryfe is a clone of Cable, created by the villain Apocalypse. He was raised in a dystopian future and became a powerful mutant leader.

Character Development

Over the years, Stryfe has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with motivations tied to his origins and the future of mutantkind.

Cultural Reception

Stryfe has been received as a significant villain in the X-Men mythos, often compared to other major antagonists like Apocalypse.

Character Details

Real Name:
Nathan Summers
First Appearance:
Marvel Age #82
Aliases:
Stryfe, The Chosen One
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Mutant Liberation Front, The X-Men, The Six
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Advanced Combat Skills
Equipment:
Technological Armor, Telepathic Enhancers
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
silver

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Marvel Age #82
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Marvel Age #82
 
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Preview of Cable

Preview of Stryfe

Sketches by Rob Liefeld prior to the publication of New Mutants #87

New Mutants #86
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Mutants #86
 
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1st cameo appearance of Cable - Rob Liefeld confirms this is not a teaser but an in-story appearance

1st cameo appearance of Stryfe

1st cameo team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front

New Mutants #87
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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New Mutants #87
 
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1st full appearance of Cable

1st full team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front: Stryfe, Wildside, Reaper, Fourarm, Thumbelina, Strobe, Tempo, Zero

Cable #8
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Cable #8
 
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Origin of Stryfe, a clone of Cable

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