Armor
Hisako Ichiki
A Japanese mutant who generates a massive psionic exoskeleton around her body, granting her enormous strength and near invulnerability. Introduced during Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men run, Hisako quickly became Wolverine's protege and one of the most promising young X-Men of the modern era.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
Astonishing X-Men (2004) 48 issues
X-Men: Gold (2017) 16 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 16 issues
Uncanny X-Men (2019) 14 issues
X-Men: Blue (2017) 10 issues
Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 10 issues
Wolverine & the X-Men (2014) 9 issues
New X-Men (2004) 8 issues
X-Men (2010) 8 issues
X-Men: Legacy (2008) 7 issues
Event Participation
Astonishing X-Men #4
2004
Astonishing X-Men #4
October 2004
Armor enjoys consistent affection as an underutilized gem with untapped potential, particularly after Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men thrust her into the spotlight as a compelling POV character. Her 616 incarnation has long been regarded as strong, kind, and loyal (qualities that make her a natural fit for the main roster), but she's struggled to land a defining run or breakout arc that cements her legacy. The enthusiastic response to her Ultimate Universe prominence has reignited calls for her main continuity counterpart to receive better treatment and more substantial storylines.