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Creation & Design

Warbird was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, first appearing in New Mutants #1. He was designed as a Southern character with a strong sense of family and loyalty.

Early Years

Initially a member of the New Mutants, Warbird struggled with his powers and identity. He eventually joined the X-Men, where he developed his abilities further and became a key member of the team.

Character Development

Over the years, Warbird has evolved from a young, unsure mutant into a confident and powerful hero, often grappling with the responsibilities of his abilities and the impact of his actions on those around him.

Cultural Reception

Warbird has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his character development and the depth of his storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Cannonball
First Appearance:
Avengers #4
Aliases:
Warbird, Sam Guthrie
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, New Mutants, Avengers
Abilities:
Flight, Superhuman strength, Energy absorption
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Avengers #4
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Avengers #4
 
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1st appearance of Warbird, formerly Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers

New Avengers roster: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Warbid

Avengers #65
Marvel ⋅ 2003
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Avengers #65
 
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Debut of Carol Danvers' new Warbird costume, covered-up with a more uniformed look

X-Men: The End - Dreamers and Demons #1
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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X-Men: The End - Dreamers and Demons #1
 
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1st appearance of Aliyah Bishop, the daughter of Bishop and Warbird from an alternate reality

Avengers Annual #10
Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Avengers Annual #10
 
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Reprinted issue distributed with the 2005 Marvel Legends Warbird action figure

Wolverine and the X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Wolverine and the X-Men #1
 
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1st appearance of Kubark aka Kid Gladiator

1st appearance of Warbird, a Shi'ar enforcer and protector of Kid Gladiator aka Kubark

History of the Marvel Universe #6
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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History of the Marvel Universe #6
 
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1st cameo appearance of Threadneedle

1st cameo appearance Warbird

Origin of the Marvel Universe

Marvels, The #1
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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1st appearance of Kevin Schumer

2nd cameo appearance of Threadneedle

1st cameo appearance of Zarala, a Wakandan

2nd cameo appearance of Warbird

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1st team appearance of the Avengers: Captain America, Aero, the Human Torch, Golden Age Vision, Black Cat, Iron Man, Storm, Kevin Schumer, Warbird

Marvels, The #3
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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1st appearance of Warbird, a Shi'ar child

Marvels, The #5
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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1st appearance of Warbird in costume

Marvels, The #8
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Origin of Warbird

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