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Creation & Design

Warpath was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum as part of the new team of X-Men introduced in Giant-Size X-Men #1. His character was designed to represent Native American heritage and to bring a strong physical presence to the team.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a member of the second generation of X-Men, Warpath's early years were marked by his struggle with the loss of his brother, John Proudstar, who was killed while serving as the original Thunderbird. This loss fueled his desire for vengeance and justice.

Character Development

Over the years, Warpath has evolved from a vengeful mutant seeking justice for his brother's death to a key member of various X-Men teams, showcasing growth in his character and a deeper understanding of his heritage and responsibilities.

Cultural Reception

Warpath has been well-received by fans for his strong character design and representation of Native American culture within the superhero genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
James Proudstar
First Appearance:
New Mutants #16
Aliases:
Warpath, Proudstar
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, New Mutants, X-Force
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Superhuman speed, Enhanced agility, Flight
Equipment:
Vibranium knives, Body armor
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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New Mutants #16
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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New Mutants #16
 
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1st appearance of James Proudstar, the second Thunderbird, later becomes Warpath

1st team appearance of the Hellions: Roulette, Empath, Jetstream, Tarot, Thunderbird, Catseye

New Mutants #17
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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New Mutants #17
 
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2nd appearance of Thunderbird, James Proudstar

Uncanny X-Men #193
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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Uncanny X-Men #193
 
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1st appearance of Firestar in mainstream continuity, previously appeared in the comic book adaptation of the animated series 'Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'

James Proudstar appears in the classic Thunderbird costume

New Mutants #99
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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New Mutants #99
 
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1st appearance of Shatterstar

1st appearance of Feral

Thunderbird becomes Warpath, new codename first used in X-Force #1

[November 2022 - Lewis Tan teases a potential return as Shatterstar for Deadpool 3 on Twitter]

New Mutants #100
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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New Mutants #100
 
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1st team appearance of X-Force: Cable, Shatterstar, Feral, Cannonball, Boom Boom, Domino, Warpath

The New Mutants become X-Force, renamed by Cable

Stryfe is revealed to be a clone of Cable

X-Force #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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X-Force #1
 
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3rd appearance of Warpath

1st cameo appearance of Tyler Dayspring, the son of Stryfe

1st appearance of G.W. Bridge, a former teammate of Cable's

Unofficial appearance of Deadpool, a character bio

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First comic to be sold polybagged with a trading card

Uncanny X-Men #493
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Uncanny X-Men #493
 
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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane

Marvel's Voices: Heritage #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Marvel's Voices: Heritage #1
 
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Variant cover art by Afua Richardson featuring Warpath

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