Cable
Nathan Summers
The time-traveling son of Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor, sent to the future as an infant to save him from a techno-organic virus. Cable returned as a grizzled soldier armed with future technology and vast psionic powers constantly spent fighting the virus. He transformed the New Mutants into X-Force and has served as both militant leader and reluctant messiah across multiple timelines.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
Cable (1993) 114 issues
X-Force (1991) 68 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 47 issues
Cable (2008) 37 issues
X-Factor (1986) 28 issues
Cable / Deadpool (2004) 24 issues
X-Men (1991) 21 issues
Cable and X-Force (2013) 20 issues
Cable (2017) 17 issues
X-Men (2004) 17 issues
Event Participation
The New Mutants #87
1990
The New Mutants #87
March 1990
Cable remains a fan-favorite for his iconic 90s design, time-traveling backstory, and complex father-son dynamic with Cyclops and Apocalypse. His relationship with Hope Summers in the Messiah Complex era stands out as some of his most compelling character work, showcasing a softer side beneath the gruff soldier exterior. While some debate his relevance in modern X-Men lineups, his loyal fanbase considers him underrated and hopes to see him return to prominence in upcoming adaptations.