Appearing in "First Contact"
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Supporting Characters:
- Chris Bradley (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Cathy Bradley (First appearance)
- Bill Bradley (First appearance)
- Marion Bradley (First appearance)
- Donna Funaro (First appearance)
- Jeff and other students
- Wolverine (Logan) (Mentioned)
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Synopsis for "First Contact"
High-school freshman Chris Bradley is struggling with being a teenager and discovers he has mutant powers causing him pain and distress. At school, with encouragement from his friend Jeff, Chris finally talks to his crush Donna and they agree to go on a date. However, during a class, his powers go haywire again, and Chris has to flee to hide his abilities. Gambit and Jean Grey of the X-Men already had observed Chris and decide take him to the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, where he can train to control his powers.
After his parents gave their blessing, Chris becomes close to the X-Men and gains confidence in himself. He finds comfort and support among them, especially from Iceman. However, during a routine medical examination, it's discovered that Chris has contracted the deadly Legacy Virus. Devastated and feeling like an outcast, he runs away from the institute.
Back home, he tries to reconnect with his friend Jeff but is rejected. However, Donna, still accepts him even after learning about the virus. In the end, Chris makes a heartfelt call to Bobby Drake, sharing the joy of his newfound relationship and the pain of his situation.
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See Also
Links and References
- The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators - accessed on 11/27/2010