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Creation & Design

The X-Babies were created as a parody of the X-Men, designed to appeal to younger audiences and showcase a more lighthearted take on the superhero genre.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the 1986 'Uncanny X-Men Annual #10', the X-Babies were introduced as a group of child versions of popular X-Men characters, created by Mojo, a villain who thrives on entertainment.

Character Development

Over the years, the X-Babies have evolved from mere comedic relief to characters with their own unique identities and storylines, often reflecting the themes of childhood and innocence in a world filled with conflict.

Cultural Reception

The X-Babies have received a mixed reception, with some fans enjoying their lighthearted take on the X-Men while others view them as a gimmick.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
X-Men Annual #10
Aliases:
X-Babies
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Force
Abilities:
Varied mutant powers, Childlike abilities
Equipment:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Height:
2' 0"
Eye Color:
various
Hair Color:
various

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X-Men Annual #10
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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X-Men Annual #10
 
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1st appearance of the X-Babies, the X-Men transformed into children

Later official 1st appearance in X-Men Annual #12

Longshot joins the X-Men

X-Men Annual #12
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Men Annual #12
 
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1st official team appearance of the X-Babies, childlike clones created by Mojo

Previous appearance of the X-Babies were the actual X-Men de-aged by Mojo

Origin of the High Evolutionary

1st cameo appearance of Matthew Plunder as a baby, the son of Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil

X-Babies #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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X-Babies #1
 
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Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos

Zombies edition

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