Founded in 1963 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, The XMen are one of the main teams in Marvel comics. Led by Charles Xavier, the group of heroes consists of people born with the Xgene: a genetic trait that grants special abilities.
Over the course of these 60 years of stories, several heroes and villains have been introduced. These include some characters of Brazilian origin who have participated in events in comics, animations and films.
Then, Minha Série lists 11 Brazilian mutants who had ties to the XMen. It’s worth noting that the descriptions are based on Marvel’s main universe in the comics, Earth616, and are arranged in the order in which they were introduced.
Sunspot (Roberto da Costa)
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Roberto da Costa, Macha Solar, is the son of a millionaire from Rio and an American archaeologist. The mutant first manifested at the age of 14 Powers that allow you to absorb and control solar energy.
Introduced in the comic Marvel Graphic Novel #4 (1982), Sunspot was the first Brazilian mutant to be part of the XMen in the comics. Created by legends Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod, the hero was also a character in the animation XMen Evolution (20002003) and the film New Mutants (2020).
Magma (Amara Aquilla)
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Amara Juliana Olivians Aquilla is the daughter of a senator from Nova Roma, a fictional Roman Empire colony in Brazil. Known as magma, The character causes his own body to burn and uses geokinesis to create earthquakes.
The character, also created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod, made his first appearance in New Mutants #8 (1983). With a slightly different origin than the comics, that The Brazilian heroine also appeared in the animation “XMen Evolution” (20002003)..
Nata (Renata da Lima)
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Renata da Lima, known as Nata or Bouncer, is a Brazilian mutant who was expelled from her parents’ home at the age of 13 after showing her powers. To survive on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, she used superhuman strength and endurance..
Nata made her debut in Muties #4 (2002) and was the creation of Karl Bollers and Trent Kaniuga. Although he appeared in various sagas and even appeared in romance novels with other mutants, The character did not become a permanent member of the XMen.
Xande
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Also born in Rio de Janeiro, Xande is a mutant with telekinesis powers. However, the young character uses his ability to move objects with his mind to cheat at games.
Created by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey, the “antihero” serves as a guide to Rio’s beaches and underworld in Cable #105 (2002). Although still living on Earth616, The character no longer appeared in the XMen stories.
Juliana Jararaca and Thiago Piranha
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No details about the past, Juliana Jararaca and Thiago Piranha are fighters in an illegal mutant fighting ring in Rio de Janeiro. The two characters each have telekinesis and electrokinesis abilities.
Both were created by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey for the comic Cable #105 (2002). During this issue’s storyline, Juliana kills Thiago in a fight and the character has never been used in other stories.
Xexeu (André Mexer)
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André Mexer lived on the streets of Fortaleza since birth and was nicknamed Xexéu. Then, The mutant teenager used his telekinetic powers to protect other homeless children.
Created by Larry Hama, JeanDavid Morvan and Philippe Bouachet, Xexéu plays an important role in the comic Wolverine: Saudade (2006).). The young character became a victim of the villain of the conspiracy and unfortunately lost his powers.
Kuhrra Daizonest
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With an unknown past, the villain Kuhrra Daizonest became a famous healer in Fortaleza. If, The mutant used biokinetic powers to rearrange people’s internal structures and heal them or in some cases make them sick.
Another creation by the trio Larry Hama, JeanDavid Morvan and Philippe Bouachet, Kuhrra is the main antagonist of Wolverine: Saudade (2006). As expected, the character of Logan was defeated in a fierce battle.
Shark Girl (Iara dos Santos)
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Born in Recife, Iara dos Santos has the ability to transform into a shark. By assuming animal form, Shark Girl is able to maintain human consciousness, gain superhuman strength, and breathe underwater.
Created by Jason Aaron and Nick Bradshaw, the young heroine made her first appearance in the comic Wolverine & the XMen #20 (2012). Immediately, The Brazilian character gained fame in comics because he was one of the students at the Jean Gray School.
Antonio Aggasiz
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Antonio Aggasiz was a Brazilian mutant captured by the terrorist group Volga. The character was forced into action under the threat of his family’s death the power of dimensional teleportation to steal technology and weapons from other universes.
Created by Simon Spurrier and RockHe Kim, The character plays an important role in the story of XForce Vol.4 (2014). However, he is killed by a member of the hero team.
Fish
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Fish is part of a group of Brazilians who have joined the mutant nation of Krakoa, a fictional territory that Brazil does not recognize in the comics. In addition to his fishlike appearance, the character has similar abilities, such as breathing underwater..
Created by Brazilian Lucas Werneck and American Gerry Duggan, Fish was introduced in the comic Marauders #4 (2019). Although the character showed great potential, she was only briefly involved in the aforementioned saga.