Cable (comics)
| Cable | |
|---|---|
Cover of Cable vol. 2, #1 (March 2008).
Art by Ariel Olivetti. |
|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance |
As Nathan Summers: Uncanny X-Men #201 (January 1986) As Cable: New Mutants #87 (March 1990) |
| Created by |
|
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Nathan Christopher Charles Summers |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations | |
| Partnerships | |
| Notable aliases | Nathan Winters, Nathan Dayspring, Askani'son, Soldier X, Chosen One, Traveler |
| Abilities |
|
Cable (Nathan Summers) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with X-Force and the X-Men. Nathan Summers is the adult son of the X-Man Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Madelyne Pryor (Jean Grey's clone), and the half brother of Rachel Summers, from a possible future timeline, having been transported as an infant to the future, where he grew into a warrior, before returning to the present. The character first appeared as a newborn infant in Uncanny X-Men #201 (Jan. 1986), created by writer Chris Claremont, while Cable's adult identity was created by writer Louise Simonson and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, and first appeared in The New Mutants #87 (March 1990).
The character's first appearance was in The New Mutants #86 (Feb. 1990). He does not appear anywhere in the issue's story, but the "next issue" teaser includes a small drawing of the character. This was followed by a full appearance in The New Mutants #87 (March 1990). Though the artist Rob Liefeld is responsible for his visual design, name, and much of his personality, it is claimed that Cable also got some inspiration from editor Bob Harras. Liefeld explains the creation of the character:
Cable is first seen in conflict with Stryfe's Mutant Liberation Front, the United States government, and Freedom Force. The New Mutants intervened and he asked for their help against the Mutant Liberation Front. Cable saw them as potential soldiers in his war against Stryfe. He became their new teacher and leader, and outfitted them. He came into conflict with Wolverine, noting that the two had an old feud between them. Cable and the New Mutants teamed up with Wolverine and Sunfire against the MLF. Cable also led the New Mutants against the Genoshans.
...
Wikipedia