X–Men Explorer v.02
Lockheed

Lockheed

Lockheed

Created by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith
First Appearance
Appearances
184
Primary Team
X-Men
Debut Era
1980s

A small alien dragon from the Flock, bonded to Kitty Pryde after the X-Men's adventure on the Brood homeworld. Despite his diminutive size, Lockheed is highly intelligent (secretly a SWORD agent) and fiercely loyal to Kitty. He has been a constant companion through her time with the X-Men and Excalibur, providing fire-breathing support and comic relief in equal measure.

Appearances Over Time

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Series

Most Appearances By Series

Excalibur (1988) 61 issues

Issues #100 – #97

61 of 126 issues (48%)

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Astonishing X-Men (2004) 16 issues

Issues #11 – #9

16 of 68 issues (24%)

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Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 13 issues

Issues #1 – #7

13 of 43 issues (30%)

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X-Men Forever 2 (2010) 8 issues

Issues #10 – #9

8 of 16 issues (50%)

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X-Men Forever (2009) 8 issues

Issues #1 – #8

8 of 24 issues (33%)

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Marauders (2022) 7 issues

Issues #11 – #9

7 of 12 issues (58%)

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X-Men Classic (1990) 6 issues

Issues #57 – #96

6 of 65 issues (9%)

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X-Men Unlimited (1993) 5 issues

Issues #32 – #43

5 of 50 issues (10%)

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X-Men: Kitty Pryde - Shadow & Flame (2005) 5 issues

Issues #1 – #5

5 of 5 issues (100%)

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S.W.O.R.D. (2010) 5 issues

Issues #1 – #5

5 of 5 issues (100%)

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Events

Event Participation

Fan Sentiment

Lockheed remains one of Marvel's most beloved animal companions, cherished for his fierce loyalty to Kitty Pryde and his surprising combat effectiveness despite his small size. His debut in Chris Claremont's classic Uncanny X-Men run established him as far more than a pet, with later stories revealing his intelligence and heroism in moments that worry readers when he's in danger. The purple dragon's enduring popularity stems from being simultaneously adorable and formidable, a rare balance that makes him a fan-favorite across decades of X-Men stories.

Real Name

Lockheed

Teams
Created By

Chris Claremont, Paul Smith