Elixir
Joshua Foley
An Omega-level biokinetic who can heal any injury or disease with a touch, or kill just as easily. Josh Foley went from anti-mutant bigot to one of the X-Men's most powerful healers, his golden skin a visible mark of his transformation. On Krakoa, he became one of the Five, essential to mutant resurrection.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
New X-Men (2004) 50 issues
X-Force (2008) 32 issues
New Mutants (2003) 14 issues
Immortal X-Men (2022) 7 issues
X-Men (2004) 6 issues
Cable (2008) 5 issues
X-Factor (2020) 3 issues
All-New X-Men (2013) 3 issues
Uncanny X-Men (2013) 3 issues
Rise of the Powers of X (2024) 3 issues
Event Participation
New Mutants #5
2003
New Mutants #5
November 2003
Elixir remains a beloved figure from the mid-2000s Academy X era, widely regarded as one of the standout characters from that generation of young mutants. His evolution from a Reaver infiltrator to a golden-skinned omega-level healer, and his tragic romance with Wallflower, are frequently cited as emotional high points of the New X-Men run. Though underutilized in recent years, he's remembered fondly by fans who grew up reading those stories as a character with depth and one of the most visually striking power progressions in X-Men history.