Blink
Clarice Ferguson
A teleporter who can open portals and hurl crystalline "blink" javelins that displace whatever they strike. The 616 Blink died shortly after her introduction, but her Age of Apocalypse counterpart became one of Marvel's most beloved characters as the heart of the dimension-hopping Exiles. The character's popularity in the AoA and animated adaptations far outstripped her brief original appearance.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
New Mutants (2009) 10 issues
X-Force (2008) 6 issues
Age of Apocalypse (2015) 5 issues
Cable (2017) 4 issues
Astonishing X-Men (1995) 4 issues
X-Men: Die by the Sword (2007) 4 issues
X-Men of Apocalypse (2026) 3 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 2 issues
X-Men '92 (2016) 2 issues
X-Men: To Serve and Protect (2011) 1 issues
Event Participation
The Uncanny X-Men #317
October 1994
Blink remains a beloved cult favorite whose tragic death in Age of Apocalypse cemented her status as a standout character from that era, later finding new life as the teleporting heart of the dimension-hopping Exiles series. Despite her popularity and unique powerset, she's frequently cited as one of Marvel's most underutilized mutants, with fans lamenting her sporadic appearances in modern continuity. Her brief but impactful role in Scott Lobdell's Astonishing X-Men run and the Exiles series showcased her potential, leaving readers wishing she'd get more prominent placement on main X-Men rosters.