Exiles (comic book)
The Exiles is the title of multiple comic book series published by Marvel Comics, beginning in 2001. The series features a rotating cast of characters pulled from different alternate realities within the Marvel multiverse. These characters, often variants of established Marvel heroes and villains, are tasked by the Timebroker (later revealed to be the Timebreakers) with traveling to various realities to repair damaged timelines, preventing potential multiversal collapses.
The core concept of the Exiles revolves around alternate versions of familiar characters facing unfamiliar problems and often making difficult choices that impact the fabric of reality. The team's composition changes frequently, either through character deaths, returns to their home realities, or new recruits being added to the roster.
Notable Exiles characters have included:
- Blink (Clarice Ferguson): A mutant teleporter from the Age of Apocalypse timeline and a recurring member throughout several Exiles runs.
- Mimic (Calvin Rankin): A mutant with the power to copy the powers of other mutants.
- Morph: A shapeshifting mutant, originally from the Age of Apocalypse timeline and known for his comedic personality.
- Sunfire (Mariko Yashida): A Japanese mutant with fire-based powers from an alternate reality.
- Thunderbird (John Proudstar): A Native American mutant with enhanced strength and senses, hailing from an alternate timeline.
- Longshot: A hero from Mojoworld who possesses luck powers.
- Sabretooth (Victor Creed): An alternate version of Wolverine's nemesis, often acting as the team's muscle.
- Hyperion: A powerful, Superman-esque character from various alternate realities.
The Exiles series is notable for exploring a vast range of alternate realities within the Marvel Multiverse and for its often tragic and morally ambiguous storylines. The various volumes of Exiles have been written by creators such as Judd Winick, Tony Bedard, and Jeff Parker. The series has been praised for its creative use of alternate realities and its development of unique character dynamics.