X–Men Explorer v.02
Synch

Synch

Everett Thomas

Created by Scott Lobdell & Chris Bachalo
First Appearance
X-Force #1 (1991)
Appearances
180
Primary Team
Generation X
Debut Era
1990s

A mutant who can synchronize with and replicate the powers of any nearby mutant. Everett Thomas was a core member of Generation X who sacrificed his life to save his classmates. Resurrected on Krakoa, he became one of the nation's key operatives and a member of the ruling Quiet Council, finally getting the chance to grow into the hero he was always meant to be.

Appearances Over Time

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Series

Most Appearances By Series

Generation X (1994) 66 issues

Issues #1 – #9

66 of 76 issues (87%)

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X-Men (2021) 44 issues

Issues #1 – #8

44 of 35 issues (126%)

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New X-Men (2004) 5 issues

Issues #16 – #19

5 of 46 issues (11%)

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The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 5 issues

Issues #317 – #379

5 of 405 issues (1%)

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X-Men (2019) 4 issues

Issues #18 – #21

4 of 21 issues (19%)

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X-Men Unlimited (1993) 4 issues

Issues #20 – #6

4 of 50 issues (8%)

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X-Men (1991) 4 issues

Issues #36 – #41

4 of 118 issues (3%)

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X-Men '92 (2016) 4 issues

Issues #1 – #4

4 of 10 issues (40%)

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X-Men: Blue (2017) 3 issues

Issues #17 – #20

3 of 36 issues (8%)

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Wolverine: Days of Future Past (1997) 3 issues

Issues #1 – #3

3 of 3 issues (100%)

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Events

Event Participation

First Appearance

X-Force #1

1991

First X-Men Appearance

Generation X #1

November 1994

Fan Sentiment

Synch's Krakoa-era resurrection transformed him from a forgotten Generation X casualty into a compelling team player, particularly during his tenure on the main roster alongside Cyclops and Jean Grey. His relationship with Talon Laura Kinney earned genuine fan investment, though many feel his storytelling has leaned too heavily on grief and trauma rather than exploring his vast potential. The character remains caught in broader conversations about how Black male mutants are written, with some readers frustrated that his syncing powers are framed primarily as support-oriented rather than allowing him to shine independently.

Real Name

Everett Thomas

Teams
Created By

Scott Lobdell & Chris Bachalo