From 1963
Cyclops (Scott Summers), whose eyes constantly gave off heatless blasts of concussive force that could only be controlled by a "ruby quartz" visor. He would become the X-Men's field leader.
Marvel Girl (Jean Grey, later known as Phoenix), a telekinetic, who would later also be revealed as a telepath
Angel (Warren Worthington III, later known as Archangel), who took his name from the large, angel-like feathered wings which sprouted from his back at puberty and allowed him to fly. These wings would later be amputated and replaced with metal wings, but these later molted to reveal his feathered wings regrown.
Beast (Hank McCoy), a genius who originally possessed a human appearance with enlarged hands and feet, and enhanced agility, and later became a blue ape-like creature, and more recently a cat-like creature.
Iceman (Bobby Drake), who could lower temperatures, condensing ice from thin air, and transform into an ice form, and has recently learned how to rebuild his ice body from damage.
then joined Mimic Calvin Rankin), who could use the powers of others, including the other X-Men, who the left to reappear years later.
Then Lorna Dane (later Polaris), a green-haired mutant with similar powers to Magneto; and
Havok (Alex Summers), Cyclops' rebellious brother who could absorb cosmic energy and use it to disintegrate objects or create energy bursts (like his brother, he had great difficulty controlling his destructive powers).
Then the "All-New, All-Different X-Men" were led by Cyclops, and consisted of:
Sunfire (Shiro Yoshida), a hot-tempered Japanese mutant who could generate superheated plasma and fly
Thunderbird (John Proudstar), an Apache who possessed superhuman strength, speed, endurance, reflexes, and instinctual tracking senses and skills.
Banshee (Sean Cassidy), an Irish mutant with a "sonic scream" that allows him to fly and generate concussive sonic blasts.
Colossus (Piotr Rasputin), a quiet, contemplative Russian who could transform his entire body into "organic steel", increasing his size, strength, speed and endurance while making him virtually indestructible.
Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner), a rascally German who possessed great agility and the ability to teleport. His appearance, with iridescent eyes, blue velvet fur, three fingers on each hand, two toes on each foot, fangs, pointed ears, and a prehensile tail, makes him look like a demon. Note that one of his lesser known powers is the ability to fade from view in shadows.
Storm (Ororo Munroe), a strong-willed African woman who was raised in Africa. She is psychically linked to the weather patterns of Earth, allowing her to control and manipulate the weather. Storm would become the X-Men's leader in times of Cyclops' absence.
Wolverine (James "Logan" Howlett), a gruff Canadian government agent who possessed heightened senses, a regenerative "healing factor" which also slowed his aging process, and retractable adamantium claws. A covert agency named (Weapon X) had bonded the fictitious metal alloy to Wolverine's skeleton. Revealed piecemeal, Wolverine's origin would become one of the series's greatest mysteries.
Then mid 80,s Sprite, (Kitty Pryde), later called Ariel (briefly) and now Shadowcat, a Jewish-American teenager who could "phase" through solid objects, walk on thin air, utilize her powers to scramble electronic systems, and extend her intangibility to anything she touches. She would later be called Shadowcat after an adventure in Japan with Wolverine.
Rogue, a southern belle who involuntarily drained powers and memories from anyone she touches, leaving them weakened or unconscious for the duration, and permanently comatose in a few cases. Rogue was introduced as a member of Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.
Rachel Summers, the second Phoenix (later the second Marvel Girl) and the adult daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey from the "Days of Futures Past" timeline. Telepathic, telekinetic, and able to travel through time astrally, she formerly acted as host of the Phoenix Force, which amplified her powers and allowed her to physically transport herself and other people or objects through time at will.
Then Claremont unveiled a new X-Men line-up consisting of Storm, Rogue, Wolverine, Colossus, Havok and several characters new to the team:
Magneto, the team's then-reformed former nemesis, was left in charge of the X-Men and New Mutants by Xavier as he departed. Magneto left the X-Men after he failed to prevent the death of one of the New Mutants (Douglas Ramsey, also known as Cypher), and ultimately reverted to villainy. It was during this era, that Claremont expanded and gave Magneto his Holocaust origin.
Longshot, a television action star with "good luck" powers from an absurdist alien dimension run by the tyrannical television network head Mojo.
Dazzler (Alison Blaire), a former disco singer who could absorb sound energy and convert it into a variety of light effects, including lasers. Dazzler had been introduced in the book several years earlier and had had her own comic series in the intervening years.
Psylocke (Betsy Braddock), originally introduced in the Captain Britain comic as an English telepath, she would change powers many times over the years, and would go through a body-swap with a Japanese woman, becoming a sexy, martial artist femme fatale in the process, and is currently telekinetic.
Then Forge , an American Indian with the mutant gift of instinctive invention.
Jubilee (Jubilation Lee), a teenage "mall rat" who could generate explosive energy, she calls fireworks. Jubilee stowed away with the X-women when they teleported home from a mall excursion. She lived in their quarters without their knowledge for several weeks, finally revealing herself to save Wolverine from a crucifixion at the hands of Lady Deathstrike.
Gambit (Remy LeBeau), a suave Cajun thief who could charge objects (most commonly playing cards) so that they exploded on impact when thrown. His hypnotic charm allows him to exert subtle influence over sentient minds, compelling them to believe what he says and agree with his suggestions.
The 90,s Cannonball (Sam Guthrie), a former member of the New Mutants and X-Force who flew at jet speeds;
Joseph, thought at the time to be a mind-wiped (and somehow de-aged) Magneto;
Marrow (Sarah), a former Morlock whose body grew protruding bones which she could remove and use as blades or clubs;
Maggott (Japheth), a South African whose intestines took on the form of giant maggots, allowing him to digest any/all matter; and
Cecilia Reyes, a Puerto Rican doctor with a personal force field.
Also Chamber (Jono Starsmore), a former member of Generation X whose chest was filled with psionic energy;
Stacy X (Miranda Leevald), a former prostitute who controlled pheromones;
Northstar, (Jean-Paul Beaubier), a former member of Canada's Alpha Flight team;
Husk, (Paige Guthrie), Cannonball's sister and another former Generation X member, who could rip off layers of skin to reveal stronger forms underneath; and, most surprisingly,
The Juggernaut (Cain Marko), Xavier's step-brother, who had been a criminal and enemy of the X-Men since the mid-1960s (Austen had Juggernaut redeem himself, in one of the few storylines of his run that was well-received).
Meanwhile, in "X-Treme X-Men," two other new characters were added to the team:
Lifeguard (Heather Cameron), whose body would adapt to dangers thrown at her; and her brother,
Slipstream (Davis Cameron), who could teleport using his "Warp Wave".
Well thats most of the important ones although there are plenty more.
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