This incorrigible Irish mutant has the distinction of being an Irish comic book character that is NOT based on an Irish stereotype. He wasn't an alcoholic. He wasn't inaccurately taken from Irish mythology. He wasn't literally a leprechaun. He didn't wear a shamrock. He didn't speak like John Wayne from the Quietman. He wasn't a terroris.....never mind. Seamus was one of a number of character introduced in the 90s as effectively cannon fodder. Unlike his peers in the Acolytes who were given some sense of morality and nuance, this vicious reptilian was a bonafide villain with an unusual penchant from returning from the dead..... Read here our profile on the evil Seamus Mellencamp.
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Profile on... ASTRID BLOOM
This British born telepath was one of a number of minor characters introduced in the early 2000s during a boom of X-Men solo titles. These characters generally served the same purpose in that they were key in the formative years of our heroes only to be taken off the board relatively quickly. This mutant for example was pivotal in Emma Frost's road to be becoming the White Queen and arguably more importantly the source of Emma's infamous wit and (alleged) fake British accent. Read our profile on the obsessive Astrid Bloom!
Update on... ANNIE GHAZIKHANIAN
One of the X-Men's most maligned human associates, Nurse Annie has a complicated history with the X-Men including controversial moments with Havok, Polaris and Iceman. Although she hasn't been seen in some years, she did make a surprise return... in a very unpopular story arc spotlighting Iceman. But where's her little brat, Carter? Find out all about Annie's most recent run-in with the X-Men in our updated Spotlight on NURSE ANNIE!
X-MEN ROSTER UPDATE…POST AoA
As we continue through our chronology of the X-Men we come to the best period for the team...the mid-90's. The classic blue and gold teams started to merge together until they became a muddled mess of characters coming and going. Plus Joseph!!! Read our updated article on the X-Men Roster
Spotlight on... WINDSHEAR!
Colin Hume's ability to generate "hard air" manifested when he was the victim of a mugging, and as a result of injuring his attackers, he made a vow to hide his mutant powers. Years later, working security for the malevolent Roxxon, the now cynical Hume used his abilities for Roxxon's gain. He was present when several members of Alpha Flight paid Roxxon a visit, and joined them on an adventure which saw the return of their long-thought dead leader. Hume soon joined Alpha Flight, his brash personality often putting himself at odds with his teammates, and in particular younger mutants who had been in the business of heroics for much longer than him. He later retired from heroics and...opened a shop? Learn about all this and more in our brand new Spotlight on Alpha Flight's Windshear!
PRYDE FAMILY TREE
Tragedy has followed the Pryde family (formerly Prydeman) from World War 2 Poland, to Genosha to even alternate timelines. However despite the horrors that have befallen them they have shown the best in humanity by reacting to their difficult circumstances with durability, bravery and kindness. Read the inspirational story of the Pryde’s here.









