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| Name = [[Mutants]]
  
| Name = [[Mutants]]
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| ScientificName = ''Homo superior''{{r|New X-Men #124}}{{r|X-Men Forever #1}}{{r|Wolverine: First Class #1}}{{r|Weapon X Vol 2 28}} or<br>''[[Homo sapiens superior]]''{{r|New X-Men #114}}{{r|Avengers Vol 3 42}}<br>Homo Mutandis (on [[Earth-889]]),{{r|Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1}}<br>[[Homo mutatis]] (on [[Earth-4935]]{{r|X-Force Vol 2 1}}{{r|X-Force Vol 2 3}} and [[Earth-58163]]){{r|Cable & Deadpool #17}}
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| ScientificName = ''Homo superior''{{r|New X-Men #124}}{{r|X-Men Forever #1}}{{r|Wolverine: First Class #1}}{{r|Weapon X Vol 2 28}} or<br>''[[Homo sapiens superior]]'',{{r|New X-Men #114}}{{r|Avengers Vol 3 42}}<br>Homo Mutandis (on [[Earth-889]]),{{r|Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1}}<br>[[Homo mutatis]] (on [[Earth-4935]]{{r|X-Force Vol 2 1}}{{r|X-Force Vol 2 3}} and [[Earth-58163]]){{r|Cable & Deadpool #17}}
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| Aliases = Mutants, Muties,{{r|What If? Vol 2 33}} Children of the Atom,{{r|X-Force #1}} [[Gene Jokes]]/Genejokes,{{r|What If? Vol 2 33}} Human Mutants,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #522}} Abominations,{{r|New X-Men #118}} Malforms,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} Freaks,{{r|New X-Men #114}}{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}} Genetic Monstrosities,{{r|New X-Men #114}} Mistakes of Nature,{{citation}} [[Spikes]] (Non-[[Neo]]{{r|X-Men: Giant-Size #1}}{{r|Heroic Age: X-Men #1}} or because of the Cerebro spikes){{citation}} Genefreaks,{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}} Genejokes,{{r|Amazing X-Men #2}} Genetically challenged,{{r|X-Factor #73}} Geeces,{{r|X-Factor #73}} Genetrash,{{r|What If? Vol 2 88}} Genescrape,{{r|X-Men #3}} Overmen,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #512}} Moo-tants,{{r|Marvel Knights Millennial Visions #2001}} Terra-Mutants,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #376}} X-gene-positives,{{r|New X-Men #141}}<br> Earth Mutants,{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 24}} Mutated terrans,{{r|X-Men Unlimited 13}} mutated humans,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #433}}{{r|Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men #1}} "genetic atrocities",{{r|New Avengers: Illuminati #1}} mutagenic,{{r|X-Force #63}} malforms,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} twisted ones,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} genetic anomalies,{{r|Fantastic Four #605.1}} genetic freaks,{{r|New X-Men #118}} Mutant-Humans,{{r|A + X #13}} advanced humans,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #433}} [[Changelings]]{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} ([[Homo Killcrop]]), Mutantur,{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Changing Ones,{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Suppies{{r|Mystique #8}}
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| Aliases = Mutants, Muties,{{r|What If? Vol 2 33}} Children of the Atom,{{r|X-Force #1}} [[Gene Jokes]]/Genejokes,{{r|Amazing X-Men #2}}{{r|What If? Vol 2 33}} Human Mutants,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #522}} Abominations,{{r|New X-Men #118}} Malforms,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} Freaks,{{r|New X-Men #114}}{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}} Genetic Monstrosities,{{r|New X-Men #114}} Mistakes of Nature,{{citation}} [[Spikes]] (Non-[[Neo]]{{r|X-Men: Giant-Size #1}}{{r|Heroic Age: X-Men #1}} or because of the Cerebro spikes),{{citation}} Genefreaks,{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}} Genetically challenged,{{r|X-Factor #73}} Geeces,{{r|X-Factor #73}} Genetrash,{{r|What If? Vol 2 88}} Genescrape,{{r|X-Men #3}} Overmen,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #512}} Moo-tants,{{r|Marvel Knights Millennial Visions #2001}} Terra-Mutants,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #376}} X-gene-positives,{{r|New X-Men #141}}<br> Earth Mutants,{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 24}} Mutated terrans,{{r|X-Men Unlimited 13}} mutated humans,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #433}}{{r|Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men #1}} "genetic atrocities",{{r|New Avengers: Illuminati #1}} mutagenic,{{r|X-Force #63}} malforms,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} twisted ones,{{r|Namor: The First Mutant #1}} genetic anomalies,{{r|Fantastic Four #605.1}} genetic freaks,{{r|New X-Men #118}} Mutant-Humans,{{r|A + X #13}} advanced humans,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #433}} [[Changelings]] ([[Homo Killcrop]]),{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} Mutantur,{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Changing Ones,{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Suppies{{r|Mystique #8}}
 
''Religious-related names:'' Spawn of Satan,{{citation}} Demons,{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} Demon-spawns,{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} [[Witchbreed (Earth-311)|Witchbreed]],{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Genetic infidels{{r|X-Men: Schism #1}}
  
''Religious-related names:'' Spawn of Satan,{{citation}} Demons,{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} Demon-spawns,{{r|X-Factor Vol 3 10}} [[Witchbreed (Earth-311)|Witchbreed]],{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} Genetic infidels{{r|X-Men: Schism #1}}
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''Other Binomial names:'' Homo Superior,{{r|X-Men First Class Special #1}}{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} homo superior,{{r|X-Men: Books of Askani #1}} ''homo superior'',{{r|X-Men First Class Special #1}} homo-superior,{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} Homo-Superior,{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}}{{r|What If? Vol 2 79}}{{r|Exiles #29}} {{r|Exiles #29}} Homo sapien superior,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #346}} [[Homo inferior]],{{r|Chamber #1}} Homo Detritus{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 18}}
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''Other Binomial names:'' Homo Superior,{{r|X-Men First Class Special #1}}{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} homo superior,{{r|X-Men: Books of Askani #1}} ''homo superior'',{{r|X-Men First Class Special #1}} homo-superior,{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} Homo-Superior,{{r|Magneto Vol 3 7}}{{r|What If? Vol 2 79}}{{r|Exiles #29}} {{r|Exiles #29}} Homo sapien superior,{{r|Uncanny X-Men #346}} [[Homo inferior]],{{r|Chamber #1}} Homo Detritus,{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 18}} Homo Sapiens Novus{{r|Ultimate Nightmare Vol 1 1}}
 
| Identity = Public
  
| Identity = Public
 
| Affiliation = Representatives among the [[X-Men]], [[Avengers]] and [[Brotherhood]]s.
  
| Affiliation = Representatives among the [[X-Men]], [[Avengers]] and [[Brotherhood]]s.
 
| Universe = Multiverse
 
| Universe = Multiverse
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Earth]], primarily and [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|Jean Grey School for Higher Learning]], but also [[New York City]] and other locales; formerly [[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]] and [[Genosha]]
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Earth]], primarily [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]]; formerly [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|Jean Grey School for Higher Learning]], [[New York City]],[[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]], and [[Genosha]]
   
 
| BodyType = Humanoid
  
| BodyType = Humanoid
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| HomePlanet = Earth
  
| HomePlanet = Earth
 
| PlaceOfBirth =
 
| PlaceOfBirth =
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| Creators = Bill Everett; Stan Lee; Jack Kirby
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| Creators = Stan Lee; Jack Kirby
 
| First = Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
  
| First = Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
 
| First2 = {{g|[[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]]; [[Timely Comics|Timely]], retcon}}
  
| First2 = {{g|[[Namor McKenzie (Earth-616)|Namor]]; [[Timely Comics|Timely]], retcon}}
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* [[Mutant Culture]]
  
* [[Mutant Culture]]
   
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| Habitat = Earth, primarily [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|Jean Grey School for Higher Learning]], but also [[New York City]] and other locales. Formerly concentrations in [[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]]; [[San Francisco Bay]], [[California]]; [[Genosha]]; [[Neverland]], [[Canada]]; [[Mutant Town]], [[New York]]
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| Habitat = Earth, primarily on [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]]. Formerly concentrations at [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning]], [[New York City]]; [[Utopia (X-Men Base)|Utopia]]; [[San Francisco Bay]], [[California]]; [[Genosha]]; [[Neverland]], [[Canada]]; [[Mutant Town]], [[New York]]
 
| Gravity = 9.80665 m / s2
  
| Gravity = 9.80665 m / s2
 
| Atmosphere = Roughly 78.09% Nitrogen, 20.95% Oxygen, 0.93% Argon, 0.038% Carbon Dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
  
| Atmosphere = Roughly 78.09% Nitrogen, 20.95% Oxygen, 0.93% Argon, 0.038% Carbon Dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
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The [[Mutant Population|mutant population]] of [[Earth-616]] has varied greatly, climbing to millions and decreasing to a few hundred individuals.
  
The [[Mutant Population|mutant population]] of [[Earth-616]] has varied greatly, climbing to millions and decreasing to a few hundred individuals.
   
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| Powers = * Variable.
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| Powers =
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* Variable.
 
* [[Mutant Biology#Particularities|Other particularities]] exist within Mutants and X-gene carriers.
  
* [[Mutant Biology#Particularities|Other particularities]] exist within Mutants and X-gene carriers.
 
| Abilities = Variable.
  
| Abilities = Variable.
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[[Mutant Genetics#Mutation|'''Mutation''']] is caused by the [[X-Gene]] in the mutants' DNA. Mutations normally manifest themselves during puberty, often as a result of a traumatic event. Some mutants exhibit their mutations at birth however, while others do not manifest their powers until adulthood. [[Secondary Mutation|'''Secondary Mutation''']] is a phenomenon in which an existing mutant gains additional powers, or a change in appearance due to a second mutation.
 
[[Mutant Genetics#Mutation|'''Mutation''']] is caused by the [[X-Gene]] in the mutants' DNA. Mutations normally manifest themselves during puberty, often as a result of a traumatic event. Some mutants exhibit their mutations at birth however, while others do not manifest their powers until adulthood. [[Secondary Mutation|'''Secondary Mutation''']] is a phenomenon in which an existing mutant gains additional powers, or a change in appearance due to a second mutation.
 
===Breeding & Cross-Breeding===
  
===Breeding & Cross-Breeding===
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Mutant [[Mutant_Genetics#Breeding|breeding]] has notable implications, regarding the transmission of the mutant genome, or to [[Mutant Cross-Breeding|hybridisation]] with others species of human or extraterrestrial species.
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Mutant [[Mutant_Genetics#Breeding|breeding]] has notable implications, regarding the transmission of the mutant genome, or to [[Mutant Cross-Breeding|hybridisation]] with others of human or extraterrestrial species.
   
 
==Alternate Reality Versions==
  
==Alternate Reality Versions==
 
===Naming===
  
===Naming===
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Across the Multiverse, many incarnations of mutants exist. The most recorded ones are similar or presumably similar to the [[Earth-616]] mutants with ''Homo sapiens'' evolving into ''Homo sapiens superior'' (commonly called ''' ''Homo superior'' '''), by the activation of an [[X-Gene]] in their genome from different sources. In other time-lines, they are known as '''''Homo mutandis''''' (''The Changed Man'') on [[Earth-889]],{{r|Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1}} or '''Mutantur''' (''The Changing Ones'') (also called '''Witchbreed''') on [[Earth-311]].{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} On [[Earth-2301]], mutants are called ''Homo superior'', but telepathic mutants are referred to as '''''Homo sapiens supreme'''''.
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Across the Multiverse, many incarnations of mutants exist. The most recorded ones are similar or presumably similar to the [[Earth-616]] mutants with ''Homo sapiens'' evolving into ''Homo sapiens superior'' (commonly called ''' ''Homo superior'' '''), by the activation of an [[X-Gene]] in their genome from different sources. In other timelines, they are known as '''''Homo mutandis''''' (''The Changed Man'') on [[Earth-889]],{{r|Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1}} or '''Mutantur''' (''The Changing Ones'') (also called '''Witchbreed''') on [[Earth-311]].{{r|Marvel 1602 #1}} On [[Earth-2301]], mutants are called ''Homo superior'', but telepathic mutants are referred to as '''''Homo sapiens supreme'''''.
   
 
In [[Earth-58163]], they are called either ''Homo superior''{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} or ''Homo mutatis''.{{r|Cable & Deadpool #17}}
  
In [[Earth-58163]], they are called either ''Homo superior''{{r|Secrets of the House of M #1}} or ''Homo mutatis''.{{r|Cable & Deadpool #17}}
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===Origin===
  
===Origin===
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Though in most of the universes, the X-Gene was presumably a result of modifications on early man by the [[Celestials (Race)|Celestials]], in the [[Earth-1610|Ultimate Universe]], the X-Gene is a creation of the US government weapons project in [[Canada|Canadian]] facilities. [[James Howlett (Earth-1610)|This reality's Wolverine]] was the first of these mutants, and was called the Mutant 0. This mutation is similar to a virus, infecting the population slowly and turning them into mutants.{{r|Ultimate Origins #1}}
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While in most Marvel universes the X-Gene was presumably a result of modifications on early man by the [[Celestials (Race)|Celestials]], in the [[Earth-1610|Ultimate Universe]] the X-Gene is a creation of the US government weapons project in [[Canada|Canadian]] facilities. [[James Howlett (Earth-1610)|This reality's Wolverine]] was the first of these mutants, and was called the Mutant 0. This mutation is similar to a virus, infecting the population slowly and turning them into mutants.{{r|Ultimate Origins #1}}
   
 
===Genetics Settings===
  
===Genetics Settings===
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Others mutants, from [[Earth-TRN113]], differed from mutants on Earth-616 in that their X-Genes are not on the 23rd chromosome, but instead on [[Mutants Classification#13s Mutants|the 13th chromosome]]. Those mutants weren't affected by M-Day and were invisible to Cerebra's detection, as it was only capable of locating a protein produced on an X-Gene in the 23rd chromosome. It was stated that it was possible that the 13th chromosome carrying the [[X-Gene]] had been genetically created for the scouts to stay hidden from devices such as [[Cerebra (Mutant Detector)|Cerebra]], but this statement was considered less possible as the alternate reality origin of those mutants was confirmed.{{r|Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 27}}
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Other mutants, such as those from [[Earth-TRN113]], differed from mutants on Earth-616 in that their X-Genes are not on the 23rd chromosome but instead on [[Mutants Classification#13s Mutants|the 13th chromosome]]. Those mutants weren't affected by M-Day and were invisible to [[Cerebra (Mutant Detector)|Cerebra's]] detection, as it was only capable of locating a protein produced on an X-Gene in the 23rd chromosome. It was stated that it was possible that the 13th chromosome carrying the [[X-Gene]] had been genetically created for the scouts to stay hidden from devices such as Cerebra, but this statement was considered less possible as the alternate reality origin of those mutants was confirmed.{{r|Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 27}}
   
 
===Species===
  
===Species===
 
In realities where [[Non-Human_Mutants#Alternate_Earth-Dominant_Species|others species rather than ''Homo sapiens'' ascend as the dominant species]], mutants still exist, as most of them are multiversal counterparts to their human alternates.
  
In realities where [[Non-Human_Mutants#Alternate_Earth-Dominant_Species|others species rather than ''Homo sapiens'' ascend as the dominant species]], mutants still exist, as most of them are multiversal counterparts to their human alternates.
   
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It should also be mentioned that the [[Acanti]]-like [[Charles Xavier (Earth-13371)|Xavier]],{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 7.1}} the [[Charles Xavier (Earth-81304)|Xavier demon]]{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 8}} and the [[Xavier (Earth-92323)|giant squid-like Xavier]] exist, although it is unknown if those Xaviers were exceptions in their home-realities.{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 1}}
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It should also be mentioned that the [[Acanti]]-like [[Charles Xavier (Earth-13371)|Xavier]],{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 7.1}} the [[Charles Xavier (Earth-81304)|Xavier demon]],{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 8}} and the [[Xavier (Earth-92323)|giant squid-like Xavier]] exist, although it is unknown if those Xaviers were exceptions in their home-realities.{{r|X-Treme X-Men Vol 2 1}}
   
 
==Classification==
  
==Classification==
 
The mutants can be divided into multiple [[Mutants Classification|categories]], regarding to their origins, genetic status, powers, etc.
  
The mutants can be divided into multiple [[Mutants Classification|categories]], regarding to their origins, genetic status, powers, etc.
   
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| GovernmentType = Individuals and groups among human societies. Independent groups have oligarchic-bases governments.
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| GovernmentType = Individuals and groups among human societies. Independent groups have oligarchic-based governments.
 
| TechnologyLevel = Similar to humans.
  
| TechnologyLevel = Similar to humans.
 
| CulturalTraits = Similar to human culture, yet with an unique subculture: '''[[Mutant Culture]]'''.
  
| CulturalTraits = Similar to human culture, yet with an unique subculture: '''[[Mutant Culture]]'''.
 
| Representatives = <br/>
  
| Representatives = <br/>
 
* [[Earth 616|Marvel Prime Universe]]
  
* [[Earth 616|Marvel Prime Universe]]
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** [[Quiet Council of Krakoa (Earth-616)|The Quiet Council of Krakoa]], made up of 14 significant, wise, and powerful mutants, including the island of Krakoa speaking for itself with the help of [[Douglas Ramsey (Earth-616)|Cypher]].
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** [[Ororo Munroe (Earth-616)|Storm (Ororo Munroe)]] - Headmistress of the [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters|Jean Grey School for Higher Learning]]
  
   
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| Notes = * There is a clear distinction between '''mutants''' and '''mutate humans'''.
 
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| Notes =
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* There is a clear distinction between '''mutants''' and '''mutate humans'''.
 
** Mutants are a species evolved from ''Homo sapiens sapiens'' and known as ''Homo sapiens superior''. They are distinguished by the presence of an [[X-Gene]].
 
** Mutants are a species evolved from ''Homo sapiens sapiens'' and known as ''Homo sapiens superior''. They are distinguished by the presence of an [[X-Gene]].
 
** Characters who gained their superhuman powers from other sources such as [[Radioactive Spider|radioactive spiders]], [[Gamma Radiation|gamma radiation]], [[Glossary:Cosmic Radiation|cosmic rays]], [[Magic|magic]], [[Super-Soldier Serum]], etc. are '''NOT''' mutants. They are mutated humans.
  
** Characters who gained their superhuman powers from other sources such as [[Radioactive Spider|radioactive spiders]], [[Gamma Radiation|gamma radiation]], [[Glossary:Cosmic Radiation|cosmic rays]], [[Magic|magic]], [[Super-Soldier Serum]], etc. are '''NOT''' mutants. They are mutated humans.
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*** The X-Facts "X-Men - ''Suspended?!''" (kind of announcing [[Age of Apocalypse]] after [[Legion Quest]]) used the word "mutates".{{r|Uncanny X-Men #321}}{{r|Cable #20}} It could although be an error.
  
*** The X-Facts "X-Men - ''Suspended?!''" (kind of announcing [[Age of Apocalypse]] after [[Legion Quest]]) used the word "mutates".{{r|Uncanny X-Men #321}}{{r|Cable #20}} It could although be an error.
 
** In the same way, they are sometimes confused with the [[Inhumans]] (another [[Homo sapiens|humanity]] off-shoot) or with the [[Warpies]], children and babies mutated by unstable extra-dimensional energies. Those two kind develop random powers and appearances, as the mutants.
  
** In the same way, they are sometimes confused with the [[Inhumans]] (another [[Homo sapiens|humanity]] off-shoot) or with the [[Warpies]], children and babies mutated by unstable extra-dimensional energies. Those two kind develop random powers and appearances, as the mutants.
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* It is a matter of debate and interpretation whether or not mutants can still be considered as humans:
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* It is a matter of debate and interpretation as to whether or not mutants can still be considered as human:
 
** Some believe mutants are humans,{{r|Fantastic Four Vol 3 52}}{{r|X-Men: The Hidden Years #8}}{{r|X-Men: The Animated Series Season 1 13}} humans with an X-Gene,{{citation}} or a special kind of human.{{citation}}
  
** Some believe mutants are humans,{{r|Fantastic Four Vol 3 52}}{{r|X-Men: The Hidden Years #8}}{{r|X-Men: The Animated Series Season 1 13}} humans with an X-Gene,{{citation}} or a special kind of human.{{citation}}
 
** Others, humans or mutants, feel that mutants aren't humans, with or without also believing in mutant or human supremacy.{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 26}}{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 33}}
  
** Others, humans or mutants, feel that mutants aren't humans, with or without also believing in mutant or human supremacy.{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 26}}{{r|New X-Men Vol 2 33}}
   
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| Trivia = * When asked if there was a way to distinguish [[Inhumans (Race)|Inhumans]] from mutants, [[Tom Brevoort (Earth-1218)|Tom Brevoort]] (presumably joking) stated that all Inhumans were left-handed.<ref>[[Tom Brevoort (Earth-1218)|Tom Brevoort]]'s [http://brevoortformspring.tumblr.com/post/87983986028/are-there-any-visual-indicators-to-tell-the-difference response]</ref>
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* When asked if there was a way to distinguish [[Inhumans (Race)|Inhumans]] from mutants, [[Tom Brevoort (Earth-1218)|Tom Brevoort]] (presumably joking) stated that all Inhumans were left-handed.<ref>[[Tom Brevoort (Earth-1218)|Tom Brevoort]]'s [http://brevoortformspring.tumblr.com/post/87983986028/are-there-any-visual-indicators-to-tell-the-difference response]</ref>
   
 
| Wikipedia = Mutant (Marvel Comics)
  
| Wikipedia = Mutant (Marvel Comics)
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[[Category:Genus Homo Mutants]]
  
[[Category:Genus Homo Mutants]]
 
[[Category:Mutants (Homo superior)]]
  
[[Category:Mutants (Homo superior)]]
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[[Category:Hyborian Age Races]]

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Quote1 We're mutants. Born different from baseline humanity, with an enhanced genome that gives us super-powers. You piss us off at your peril. Quote2
—Shadowcat[src]

History

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Abilities

Variable.

Average Strength Level

Variable.

Weaknesses

Variable. (Examples include various weapons and technology designed to disable or kill mutants, diseases such as the Legacy Virus or HX-N1 and a lack of control over their powers.)

They can also be affected in deleterious ways by Terrigenesis (please consult this page for more information).

Mutant Biology

Mutants, despite their human origins, have many distinctive traits in regards to biology, physiology, and genetics from their evolutionary predecessors. Mutants can have wildly varying biologies depending on the nature of their mutation.

Mutation

Mutation is caused by the X-Gene in the mutants' DNA. Mutations normally manifest themselves during puberty, often as a result of a traumatic event. Some mutants exhibit their mutations at birth however, while others do not manifest their powers until adulthood. Secondary Mutation is a phenomenon in which an existing mutant gains additional powers, or a change in appearance due to a second mutation.

Breeding & Cross-Breeding

Mutant breeding has notable implications, regarding the transmission of the mutant genome, or to hybridisation with others of human or extraterrestrial species.

Alternate Reality Versions

Naming

Across the Multiverse, many incarnations of mutants exist. The most recorded ones are similar or presumably similar to the Earth-616 mutants with Homo sapiens evolving into Homo sapiens superior (commonly called Homo superior ), by the activation of an X-Gene in their genome from different sources. In other timelines, they are known as Homo mutandis (The Changed Man) on Earth-889,[7] or Mutantur (The Changing Ones) (also called Witchbreed) on Earth-311.[36] On Earth-2301, mutants are called Homo superior, but telepathic mutants are referred to as Homo sapiens supreme.

In Earth-58163, they are called either Homo superior[40] or Homo mutatis.[10]

They are also called Homo mutatis in the possible future of Earth-4935.[8][9]

Origin

While in most Marvel universes the X-Gene was presumably a result of modifications on early man by the Celestials, in the Ultimate Universe the X-Gene is a creation of the US government weapons project in Canadian facilities. This reality's Wolverine was the first of these mutants, and was called the Mutant 0. This mutation is similar to a virus, infecting the population slowly and turning them into mutants.[49]

Genetics Settings

Other mutants, such as those from Earth-TRN113, differed from mutants on Earth-616 in that their X-Genes are not on the 23rd chromosome but instead on the 13th chromosome. Those mutants weren't affected by M-Day and were invisible to Cerebra's detection, as it was only capable of locating a protein produced on an X-Gene in the 23rd chromosome. It was stated that it was possible that the 13th chromosome carrying the X-Gene had been genetically created for the scouts to stay hidden from devices such as Cerebra, but this statement was considered less possible as the alternate reality origin of those mutants was confirmed.[50]

Species

In realities where others species rather than Homo sapiens ascend as the dominant species, mutants still exist, as most of them are multiversal counterparts to their human alternates.

It should also be mentioned that the Acanti-like Xavier,[51] the Xavier demon,[52] and the giant squid-like Xavier exist, although it is unknown if those Xaviers were exceptions in their home-realities.[53]

Classification

The mutants can be divided into multiple categories, regarding to their origins, genetic status, powers, etc.

Habitat

Habitat

Earth, primarily on Krakoa. Formerly concentrations at the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, New York City; Utopia; San Francisco Bay, California; Genosha; Neverland, Canada; Mutant Town, New York

Gravity

9.80665 m / s2

Atmosphere

Roughly 78.09% Nitrogen, 20.95% Oxygen, 0.93% Argon, 0.038% Carbon Dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.

Population

Less than 200 before the Avengers vs. X-Men.

The mutant population of Earth-616 has varied greatly, climbing to millions and decreasing to a few hundred individuals.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government

Individuals and groups among human societies. Independent groups have oligarchic-based governments.

Level of Technology

Similar to humans.

Cultural Traits

Similar to human culture, yet with an unique subculture: Mutant Culture.

Representatives


Notes

  • There is a clear distinction between mutants and mutate humans.
    • Mutants are a species evolved from Homo sapiens sapiens and known as Homo sapiens superior. They are distinguished by the presence of an X-Gene.
    • Characters who gained their superhuman powers from other sources such as radioactive spiders, gamma radiation, cosmic rays, magic, Super-Soldier Serum, etc. are NOT mutants. They are mutated humans.
    • The term mutant is often confused to intend or designate mutate, both by characters and by authors.
    • In the same way, they are sometimes confused with the Inhumans (another humanity off-shoot) or with the Warpies, children and babies mutated by unstable extra-dimensional energies. Those two kind develop random powers and appearances, as the mutants.
  • It is a matter of debate and interpretation as to whether or not mutants can still be considered as human:
    • Some believe mutants are humans,[56][57][58] humans with an X-Gene,[citation needed] or a special kind of human.[citation needed]
    • Others, humans or mutants, feel that mutants aren't humans, with or without also believing in mutant or human supremacy.[59][60]

Trivia

  • When asked if there was a way to distinguish Inhumans from mutants, Tom Brevoort (presumably joking) stated that all Inhumans were left-handed.[61]

See Also

Links and References

References

  1. ↑ New X-Men #124
  2. ↑ X-Men Forever #1
  3. ↑ Wolverine: First Class #1
  4. ↑ Weapon X (Vol. 2) #28
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 New X-Men #114
  6. ↑ Avengers (Vol. 3) #42
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 X-Force (Vol. 2) #1
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 X-Force (Vol. 2) #3
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Cable & Deadpool #17
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 What If? (Vol. 2) #33
  12. ↑ X-Force #1
  13. ↑ Amazing X-Men #2
  14. ↑ Uncanny X-Men #522
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 New X-Men #118
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Namor: The First Mutant #1
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Magneto (Vol. 3) #7
  18. ↑ X-Men: Giant-Size #1
  19. ↑ Heroic Age: X-Men #1
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 X-Factor #73
  21. ↑ What If? (Vol. 2) #88
  22. ↑ X-Men #3
  23. ↑ Uncanny X-Men #512
  24. ↑ Marvel Knights Millennial Visions #2001
  25. ↑ Uncanny X-Men #376
  26. ↑ New X-Men #141
  27. ↑ Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3) #24
  28. ↑ X-Men Unlimited 13
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Uncanny X-Men #433
  30. ↑ Heroes for Hope Starring the X-Men #1
  31. ↑ New Avengers: Illuminati #1
  32. ↑ X-Force #63
  33. ↑ Fantastic Four #605.1
  34. ↑ A + X #13
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 X-Factor (Vol. 3) #10
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 Marvel 1602 #1
  37. ↑ Mystique #8
  38. ↑ X-Men: Schism #1
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 X-Men First Class Special #1
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 Secrets of the House of M #1
  41. ↑ X-Men: Books of Askani #1
  42. ↑ What If? (Vol. 2) #79
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Exiles #29
  44. ↑ Uncanny X-Men #346
  45. ↑ Chamber #1
  46. ↑ New X-Men (Vol. 2) #18
  47. ↑ Ultimate Nightmare #1
  48. ↑ Marvel Fact Files #8
  49. ↑ Ultimate Origins #1
  50. ↑ Astonishing X-Men (Vol. 3) #27
  51. ↑ X-Treme X-Men (Vol. 2) #7.1
  52. ↑ X-Treme X-Men (Vol. 2) #8
  53. ↑ X-Treme X-Men (Vol. 2) #1
  54. ↑ Uncanny X-Men #321
  55. ↑ Cable #20
  56. ↑ Fantastic Four (Vol. 3) #52
  57. ↑ X-Men: The Hidden Years #8
  58. ↑ X-Men: The Animated Series S1E13
  59. ↑ New X-Men (Vol. 2) #26
  60. ↑ New X-Men (Vol. 2) #33
  61. ↑ Tom Brevoort's response
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