Julian Keller
| Hellion | |
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Hellion.
Art by Skottie Young. |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | New Mutants, vol. 2 #2 (Aug. 2003) |
| Created by |
Nunzio DeFilippis Christina Weir Keron Grant |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Julian Keller |
| Species | Human Mutant |
| Team affiliations |
Hellions training squad New X-Men Xavier Institute X-Men-In-Training Jean Grey School Students |
| Abilities | Telekinesis |
Hellion (Julian Keller) is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was a member of the student body of the Xavier Institute before its closing and is a member of the X-Men's training squad.
Hellion first appeared in New Mutants vol. 2 #2 and was created by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, and Keron Grant.
Born in Los Angeles, California, to parents who managed to work their way out of poverty to become billionaires, Julian was sent to the Xavier Institute in hopes that he would learn to use his powers with some discretion. Hellion has quickly adopted an attitude of superiority while training at the Xavier Institute that has annoyed some of his classmates. A fast favorite of headmistress Emma Frost, who sees in him great potential for heroism as well as a frightening disposition for personal gain and villainy, Julian named himself 'Hellion' in tribute to the former White Queen's first class of students (who had been killed by Trevor Fitzroy).
Hellion has demonstrated quite a significant interest in Sofia Mantega, co-leader of the rival New Mutants squad. The two different personalities had a flirtatious relationship from the beginning, but also often clashed when it came to ideals and beliefs. The two had quite an effect on each other. While Sofia became more rebellious, even helping the Hellions attempt to break Wither out of jail, Julian became more sensitive and more comfortable with his emotions. However, when Sofia rejected Julian's invitation to the school dance, Julian dated all three of the Stepford Cuckoos. By the end of the night, the pair eventually reunited on the dance floor.
Despite his relationship with Sofia, he is particularly hard on her New Mutant teammates like David Alleyne, the New Mutants' other leader, whom he views as possessing a particularly useless mutant power and as a genuine competitor as a leader and strategist. However, when the Blob attacked the school, Julian followed David's plan of attack.
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