Toad
Mortimer Toynbee
Magneto's original lackey (a sniveling, self-loathing mutant with superhuman leaping ability, a prehensile tongue, and the ability to secrete a paralytic resin), Toad has evolved from comic relief to dangerous over the decades, but he remains defined by his desperate need for approval and his willingness to serve anyone who offers it.
Appearances Over Time
Most Appearances By Series
Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) 23 issues
The X-Men (1963) 14 issues
The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 14 issues
X-Men: Blue (2017) 12 issues
X-Men: Legacy (2008) 11 issues
New X-Men (2001) 8 issues
Excalibur (2004) 8 issues
X-Men (1991) 7 issues
X-Men Forever (2001) 6 issues
X-Men Unlimited (1993) 5 issues
Event Participation
The X-Men #4
1964
The X-Men #4
March 1964
Toad is largely seen as a pathetic punching bag whose entire existence is being humiliated and roasted by other characters, though X-Men Evolution's punk-rock version with the memorable rap theme elevated him to cult favorite status among fans of that series. His visual design is wildly inconsistent across adaptations, with no two artists drawing him the same way, and there's ongoing debate about whether his mutation actually causes his appearance or if he's just naturally unfortunate-looking. Despite his wasted potential in most comics, his role as Magneto's perpetually abused lackey has become iconic, even if it means he's rarely treated as a serious threat.