Neophyte (comics)
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 Neophyte as depicted in Uncanny X-Men #300 (May 1993). Art by John Romita Jr. (penciler), Dan Green (inker), and Steve Buccellato (colorist). | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny X-Men #300 (May 1993) |
| Created by | Scott Lobdell John Romita Jr. |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Simon Hall |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Team affiliations | Acolytes |
| Abilities | Intangibility |
Neophyte (Simon Hall) is a fictional mutant super villain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the Acolytes.[1]
Publication history
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Neophyte first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #300 (May 1993) and was created by Scott Lobdell and John Romita Jr.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Neophyte is a Swiss member of the Acolytes who can phase his body and others, allowing complete intangibility and high-speed transport through inanimate matter. The youngest member of the group, he is assigned tasks of little importance and does not accompany the other Acolytes into battle.[2] Neophyte later helps the X-Men infiltrate the Acolytes' base before leaving both teams to search for meaning on his own terms.[3][4][5]
The Acolytes later capture Neophyte and put him on trial for betraying them. They decide to sentence him to death before Colossus convinces them otherwise.[6][7][4]
Neophyte eventually returns to the Acolytes after Magneto resurfaces. He retains his powers following M-Day, moves to Utopia, and later helps Cyclops fight the Nimrods.[8][9]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Neophyte can make himself and others intangible, enabling them to travel through and merge with inorganic material. This also enables him to split and reform his body.[2]
Other versions
[edit]An alternate universe variant of Neophyte from Earth-11326 appears in Age of X: Communiques #1.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Dodge, John (September 9, 2024). "Every X-Men Team Led by Magneto, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Manness, Dean (September 3, 2018). "The 20 Strongest X-Men Villains Of The '90s, Officially Ranked". CBR. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #300 (May 1993)
- ^ a b Cronin, Brian (September 30, 2018). "That Weird Time That Colossus Was One of Magneto's Acolytes". CBR. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Dodge, John (December 10, 2020). "X-Men: Why Marvel's Most HATED Mutant Is Back on a Team". CBR. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #315 (August 1994)
- ^ Dobler, Russ (November 22, 2019). "'X-Men Milestones: Fatal Attractions' review: classic masterpiece, or the beginning of the downturn?". AIPT. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #492 (January 2008)
- ^ The New Mutants (vol. 3) #14 (August 2010)
- ^ "AGE OF X COMMUNIQUÉS: Basilisk, Legacy". Comic Book Resources. January 5, 2011. Archived from the original on January 8, 2011.
External links
[edit]- Neophyte at Marvel Wiki
- UncannyXmen.net Character Profile on Neophyte