X–Men Explorer v.02
Harpoon

Harpoon

Kodiak Noatak

Created by Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr.
First Appearance
Appearances
47
Primary Team
Marauders
Debut Era
1980s

An Inuit Marauder who generates energy charges that he channels through thrown harpoons, disrupting biological and energy-based systems on contact. Harpoon's attack on Angel during the Mutant Massacre destroyed Warren Worthington's wings, setting in motion the chain of events that led to his transformation into Archangel by Apocalypse.

Appearances Over Time

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Series

Most Appearances By Series

The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 7 issues

Issues #210 – #293

7 of 405 issues (2%)

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Magneto (2014) 4 issues

Issues #15 – #6

4 of 21 issues (19%)

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X-Men Forever 2 (2010) 3 issues

Issues #6 – #8

3 of 16 issues (19%)

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X-Men '97 (2024) 3 issues

Issues #2 – #4

3 of 4 issues (75%)

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Astonishing X-Men (2004) 3 issues

Issues #48 – #50

3 of 68 issues (4%)

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X-Men (2004) 3 issues

Issues #200 – #205

3 of 51 issues (6%)

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X-Factor Forever (2010) 2 issues

Issues #4 – #5

2 of 5 issues (40%)

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X-Factor (1986) 2 issues

Issues #10 – #11

2 of 150 issues (1%)

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New X-Men (2004) 2 issues

Issues #44 – #46

2 of 46 issues (4%)

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X-Force (2008) 2 issues

Issues #10 – #9

2 of 28 issues (7%)

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Events

Event Participation

Fan Sentiment

Harpoon remains one of the most notorious Marauders due to his role in the Mutant Massacre, particularly his brutal killing of Colossus's younger sister Illyana during the Inferno crossover. While he's often treated as a generic Sinister enforcer in modern appearances, his energy harpoon powers and distinctive Inuit heritage make him stand out among the team's roster. Recent Krakoa-era stories have begun exploring whether even the most ruthless Marauders deserve redemption, though Harpoon's body count makes him a harder sell than reformed villains like Greycrow.

Real Name

Kodiak Noatak

Teams
Created By

Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr.