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Was a Beloved X-Men Member Secretly Not a Mutant?

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Welcome to the 954th edition of our series where we delve into three intriguing tales about X-Men, separating fact from fiction. In this initial story for our all-X-Men special, we explore whether one of the original X-Men characters was secretly not a mutant.

In my previous comment, I pointed out Chris Claremont’s extended tenure on the X-Men/Uncanny X-Men series was distinguished by his fondness for prolonged storylines. Given that he wrote the most popular comic book series at the time and wasn’t under pressure to abruptly end a storyline, he skillfully interwove numerous plots into his narratives, confident he could effectively resolve ideas over an extended period. However, a challenge emerged as long-term X-Men fans observed that with multiple ongoing subplots in the background, the likelihood of resolving all of them was minimal, and this predicament was later exacerbated by subsequent writers, who also introduced their own versions of these prolonged subplots. The result was a multitude of unresolved subplots floating around in the X-Men universe. I have a feature that specifically addresses how later authors wrapped up old subplots from other creators, and the X-Men play a significant role in this feature.

To put it another way, several years ago, a familiar narrative thread from the Claremont universe surfaced in the miniseries titled “The Hunt for Wolverine: The Adamantium Agenda” (written by Tom Taylor, R.B. Silva, Adriano di Benedetto, and Guru-eFX). One of these stories was about whether there was a genuine mutant among the X-Men who wasn’t actually a mutant. Let’s explore if this mystery was finally solved.

What was the reveal in Hunt for Wolverine: The Adamantium Agenda?

In the miniseries “Hunt for Wolverine: The Adamantium Agenda,” there’s a plot involving the illicit sale of a hero’s genetic material, which is sought after by nefarious villains. Interestingly, it’s revealed to be Danielle Cage, the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, who will presumably develop powers as she matures. Notably, this storyline revolves around Mister Sinister’s extensive database of X-Men genetic data. Ultimately, Iron Man takes action to destroy all that information.

However, before he destroyed it all, he learned that one of the X-Men was not actually a mutant!

So, who was it?

What was the original plan for the non-mutant?

In , Jordan White explained what his IDEA was at the time:

At one stage, I had an idea about how I envisioned things to unfold. However, the term “pitched” might not accurately describe my thoughts; rather, it was what I anticipated we would work on. This proposal came at a time when many uncertainties were present, as we weren’t sure about Jonathan’s situation. As I mentioned earlier, when I first learned of Jonathan joining X-Men, the full extent of our discussions wasn’t clear to me. I was informed that Jonathan was working on a project, and it seemed likely to be a mini-series before a reboot.

Initially, our actions were still unclear. We intended to create an enigma, drawing inspiration from the X-Men series’ penchant for planting mysteries that unfolded gradually over extended periods. Elements such as the third Summers brother, the X-traitor, are examples of this technique.

I’ll be straightforward: The ideas I proposed weren’t about someone being secretly evil or working for another party. It was more about them not understanding the situation themselves. There wasn’t any backstory when I envisioned who the character would be. Essentially, I was going to say, “Here’s my idea, writer, create a plot that explains this puzzle.” However, things changed when Jonathan entered the picture and everything was put aside. Instead, we delved into the “X-Men Disassembled” narrative, knowing it had a clear end.

Instead of having Kitty Pryde as a mutant, I proposed that she discovers she isn’t one. This twist on her story could be intriguing because so much of her journey revolves around accepting and understanding her mutant identity. By revealing that she isn’t a mutant, we can explore the idea that one’s inherent qualities aren’t defined by genetic makeup. Kitty remains Kitty—she holds onto her beliefs, continues to be an X-Man, and stands for all she has always stood for, regardless of whether or not she was born with mutant abilities.

Later on, I brought up the idea to Gerry and Jonathan, but it wasn’t in a casual, off-hand manner like, “Hey, what if we did this?” Instead, I presented it more as a thought that had been percolating for a while, saying something like, “Oh, I’ve been thinking about this for a bit. It seems like something we might consider. Does anyone have any interest in pursuing this idea?” However, it didn’t seem to resonate with them at the time as no one showed interest.

To clarify, it seems that Jordan has pointed out the plan regarding Kitty Pryde never being completely set or definite, so it might be misleading to say she WAS going to be unveiled as not a mutant. In essence, I believe it’s more appropriate to say it wasn’t confirmed, rather than flat-out false. However, based on White’s pitch, there was a possibility for this to have been true. Regardless, let’s agree that the idea is still exciting!

Thanks to Chris and Jordan for the cool information!

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2025-05-15 05:53

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