“My power is your power!”
Rogue may not be considered a mutant Omega levelbut the truth is that the heroine’s powers have already transformed her into a true “public enemy”. To fly, control fire and ice, teleport or simply, telekinesis, the power thief once had everything in her hands. In this list, remember 10 times Rogue absorbed other characters’ coolest powers.
“On fire!”
Who: Human Torch
When: Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #4
Placed side by side, Fantastic Four It is X-Men They seem completely opposite, making the possibility of a meeting almost impossible. However, the heroes have already met a few times and the mutant Rogue came to steal the powers of Johnny StormO Human Torch.
The most interesting part of this short event is that the way “on fire” of Rogue came to confuse the She-Hulk, member of the quartet at the time. To her, the entity on fire was clearly Sue’s brother.
Teleport
Who: Nocturnal
When: X-Men: Legacy #232
Over the years, Nocturnal and Rogue shared everything, including powers. There were times when the two literally exchanged powers, but also times when Rogue needed to borrow her adoptive brother’s abilities. X-Men: Legacy #232 It was one of those times, when the mutant was possessed by Proteus and, to escape, Rogue had to teleport.
Telekinesis
Who: Psylocke
When: Uncanny X-Men #4 (2013)
Over the years, Rogue came to use the powers of Psylocke countless times, but it was in Uncanny X-Men #4 that the duo decided to use creativity to their advantage. In the story, the two needed to save a plane in free fall.
To do this, Psylocke decides to use her telekinetic powers to “to tie” the aircraft to the mutants’ jet. It’s then that Rogue steals the mutant’s powers, flies to the plane and throws the telekinetic rope back to Psylocke.
Healing factor
Who: Wolverine
When: Uncanny X-Men #173
If the films of Bryan Singer got something right, it was in the iconic scene where Rogue steals the powers of Wolverine to heal from a wound he inflicted. In the comics, something similar happened. In Uncanny X-Men #173Rogue is still getting used to the title of “heroin” when he embarks on a mission alongside Wolverine.
At one point, the mutant is shot to save Wolverine’s fiancee, Mariko. The attack would have been fatal, however, Logan offered his powers so that Rogue could heal.
Reality manipulation
Who: Scarlet Witch
When: Uncanny Avengers #2
In Uncanny X-Men #2while the Red skull begins an attack against mutants, Rogue decides to go after Scarlet Witch, which is being controlled by the villain. It is then that the mutant decides to steal the sorceress’s powers. The problem? Rogue can’t use them.
Learning that the skills of Wanda Maximoff is much more than “shake your hands”, the mutant ends up being knocked out. Fortunately, the meeting ended up revealing one of Red Skull’s secrets.
Manipulation of electromagnetic fields
Who: Magneto
When: Uncanny X-Men #304
We know that Magneto is immune to Rogue’s powers, but this information took a while to become canonical in the comics. In Uncanny X-Men #304for example, the mutant tries to steal the villain with a kiss.
The plan almost works, the problem is that Magneto’s strength and immunity is so extensive that Rogue can only access a fraction of the master of magnetism’s powers.
The power of a god
Who: Thor
When: Avengers Annual #10
In Avengers Annual #10, we have one of the most memorable moments in Rogue’s history. In it, after attacking Carol Danversthe mutant comes across the Avengers and we have a sequence of events that includes the defeat of captain Americain addition to Rogue stealing the powers of Thor.
Time control
Who: Storm
When: Uncanny X-Men #185
Ororo He has shown countless times that his powers are as dangerous as they are wonderful. In Uncanny X-Men #185, Storm decided to share her abilities with Rogue, so that the girl would have a little perspective on what a wonderful place the world can be.
The scene, in addition to opening doors for Rogue becoming a “public enemy” in that issue, it also reminds us that, despite all the prejudice, being a mutant can also be something incredible.
Strength, flight and invulnerability
Who: Ms. Marvel (Carol Danvers)
When: Marvel Super-Heroes #11
It took years to find out what really happened between Rogue and Carol Danvers. This is because, when the mutant was released in the comics, the mutant’s powers Ms. Marvel had already been stolen, causing the “secret Story” was told only through flashbacks.
In Marvel Super-Heroes #11, decided to explore this event. In it we have Fate It is MystiqueRogue’s adoptive mothers, doing their best to keep the two separated, since Sina had seen a future where the mutant’s life would end if they came into contact with them.
Unfortunately, the villains were arrested, which led Rogue to take justice into her own hands and, ultimately, steal Carol’s powers, psyche and memories.
All the Avengers you could find
Who: Avengers
When: Uncanny Avengers #21 (Onward, Avengers in official translation)
To defeat the celestial Exit and protect the entire Earth, Rogue needed to absorb the powers of all the Avengers he encountered along the way, as well as several X-Men. The decision, despite guaranteeing the celestial’s downfall, had its negative points, such as the risk of the mutant losing complete control over herself.
Fortunately, Wanda Maximoff helped her after the fight so that Rogue was able to expel all the powers and identities of the other heroes. Less than simon williamsO Wonder Manwhich was trapped in the mutant’s mind.
