X–Men Explorer v.02
Blindfold

Blindfold

Ruth Aldine

Created by Joss Whedon, John Cassaday
First Appearance
Appearances
96
Primary Team
X-Men
Debut Era
2000s

A blind telepathic and precognitive mutant who speaks in fragmented, nonlinear sentences that reflect her fractured perception of time. A student at Xavier's school, Ruth formed a close bond with Legion and was central to several storylines involving the X-Men's future. Her tragic death before the Krakoan era was a catalyst for the events of House of X.

Appearances Over Time

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Series

Most Appearances By Series

X-Men Legacy (2013) 25 issues

Issues #1 – #9

25 of 25 issues (100%)

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Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 11 issues

Issues #1 – #9

11 of 43 issues (26%)

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Astonishing X-Men (2004) 8 issues

Issues #15 – #8

8 of 68 issues (12%)

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Legion of X (2022) 8 issues

Issues #10 – #9

8 of 10 issues (80%)

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New X-Men (2004) 7 issues

Issues #20 – #41

7 of 46 issues (15%)

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X-Men: Legacy (2008) 7 issues

Issues #231 – #263

7 of 69 issues (10%)

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X-Men (2004) 4 issues

Issues #201 – #204

4 of 51 issues (8%)

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All-New X-Men (2013) 3 issues

Issues #10 – #6

3 of 41 issues (7%)

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X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back (2010) 2 issues

Issues #1 – #2

2 of 4 issues (50%)

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X-Force (2008) 2 issues

Issues #21 – #22

2 of 28 issues (7%)

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Events

Event Participation

Fan Sentiment

Blindfold remains a cult favorite among X-Men fans, particularly those who appreciate the psychic-heavy character work in Simon Spurrier's acclaimed X-Men Legacy run and the Krakoa-era Legion of X series. Her cryptic, backwards-speaking dialogue and precognitive abilities make her a standout presence, though she's often cited as an underutilized character with untapped potential. Fans regularly champion her for adaptation in X-Men '97 or the MCU, drawn to her unique powerset and the emotional depth Spurrier brought to her relationship with Legion.

Real Name

Ruth Aldine

Teams
Created By

Joss Whedon, John Cassaday