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Samuel 'Sam' Guthrie
A Kentucky coal miner's son who generates a thermochemical blast field, launching himself like a human rocket. Sam Guthrie is the heart of the New Mutants (earnest, hardworking, and determined to live up to the responsibility thrust upon him). His journey from nervous teenager to confident leader to full X-Man is one of the franchise's great coming-of-age stories.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
The New Mutants (1983) 94 issues
X-Force (1991) 93 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 73 issues
New Mutants (2009) 36 issues
X-Men (1991) 35 issues
X-Men: Legacy (2008) 25 issues
X-Men (2004) 23 issues
Wolverine (1988) 14 issues
Cable (1993) 13 issues
X-Force (2019) 12 issues
Event Participation
Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants
1982
The New Mutants #1
March 1983
Sam Guthrie remains a beloved cornerstone of the X-Men family, though his powers often draw mixed reactions for being simple compared to flashier mutants. His legendary throwdown with Gladiator in Uncanny X-Men #341 stands as one of his finest moments, showcasing the scrappy determination that defines his character. While he's solidly among Marvel's most frequently appearing heroes, fans sometimes wish he'd get more spotlight outside his New Mutants roots.
Samuel 'Sam' Guthrie
Chris Claremont & Bob McLeod