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Thunderbird (Shaara)
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Creation & Design

Thunderbird was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee as part of the X-Men franchise, intended to introduce a new character with ties to the original Thunderbird, John Proudstar.

Early Years

Neal Shaara was introduced as a mutant with the ability to fly and enhanced physical abilities. He struggled with his identity and the legacy of his predecessor.

Character Development

Over the years, Thunderbird has evolved from a character struggling with his legacy to a key member of the X-Men, showcasing growth in his abilities and leadership skills.

Cultural Reception

Thunderbird has been well-received as a representation of diversity within the X-Men universe, appealing to fans for his unique background and abilities.

Character Details

Real Name:
Neal Shaara
First Appearance:
X-Men #100
Aliases:
Thunderbird
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Force
Abilities:
Superhuman agility, Flight, Enhanced senses
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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X-Men #100
Marvel ⋅ 2000
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X-Men #100
 
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1st appearance of the third Thunderbird, Neal Shaara, the first Indian (India) member of the X-Men

X-Treme X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 2001
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X-Treme X-Men #1
 
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1st team appearance of the X-Treme X-Men: Storm, Beast, Bishop, Sage, Psylocke, Thunderbird (Shaara)

1st appearance of Vargas, the next step in human evolution

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