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Creation & Design

S'ym was created by writer Rob Liefeld and artist Fabian Nicieza, first appearing in The New Mutants series. He was designed as a demonic antagonist to challenge the New Mutants.

Early Years

S'ym's early appearances were primarily in the context of Limbo, where he served as a servant to the Adversary and was involved in various conflicts with the New Mutants and X-Men.

Character Development

Over the years, S'ym has evolved from a mere servant of the Adversary to a more complex character with his own motivations and conflicts, often reflecting the struggles of the demons in Limbo.

Cultural Reception

S'ym has received mixed reviews, often seen as a lesser-known villain in the Marvel Universe, but has gained a cult following among fans of the New Mutants.

Character Details

Real Name:
S'ym
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #160
Species:
Demon
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Adversary, The Hellions
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Teleportation, Magic
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
black

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Uncanny X-Men #160
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Uncanny X-Men #160
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin, Colossus's sister as an adolescent

1st appearance of S'ym, a demon from the Limbo realm

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