Exodus (comics)

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Exodus
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Exodus drawn by John Romita, Jr.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance X-Factor #92 (July 1993)
Created by Scott Lobdell
Joe Quesada
In-story information
Alter egoBennet du Paris
Species Human mutant
Team affiliations Marauders
Acolytes
The 198
Crusaders
Brotherhood of Mutants
Quiet Council of Krakoa
Notable aliasesParis Bennet
Abilities
  • Telekinesis
  • Telepathy
  • Teleportation
  • Immortality
  • Accelerated healing factor

Exodus is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Quesada, he first appeared in X-Factor #92 (July 1993). [1] His real name was initially given as Paris Bennett, but this was uncovered as an alias when he was revealed to have been born in 12th-century France under the name of Bennet Du Paris.

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Fictional character biography

Bennet du Paris is a French crusader who was captured by Apocalypse and transformed into Exodus while searching for the Tower of Power in Aqaba. Apocalypse later strips Exodus of his power and imprisons him in a crypt in the Swiss Alps.

In the 20th century, Magneto frees Exodus and recruits him into his Acolytes. He attacks Genosha, but is seemingly killed by the Black Knight. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Exodus survives and becomes the leader of the Acolytes. However, his powers are altered, forcing him to feed on psychic energy. [8] [9] He later seizes control of the High Evolutionary's base, Wundagore, before the Black Knight stops him. [10] [11]

Exodus later returns, disguises himself as Magneto, and temporarily brings peace to Genosha. [12] He additionally forms a new incarnation of the Brotherhood of Mutants consisting of Avalanche, Nocturne, Sabretooth, Mammomax, and Black Tom Cassidy.[ volume & issue needed ]

Exodus is among the 198 mutants who retain their powers following M-Day, when the Scarlet Witch depowers most mutants on Earth. He begins working for Mister Sinister, who plans to save mutantkind from extinction. [13] [14]

Exodus later assists in healing Professor X after he is shot by Bishop. However, he is unable to fully heal him and seeks Magneto for help. [15] Subsequently, Exodus embarks on a personal pilgrimage while former Acolytes Amelia Voght, Random, and Karima Shapandar relocate to San Francisco. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Following the M-Pox crisis, Exodus assumes control of Someday Enterprises, an organization that weaponizes mutants. He attempts to attack an anti-mutant rally in Washington, D.C. before being defeated by Magneto and imprisoned in Xorn's temple. [22] [23]

Exodus is later freed and befriends Elixir, who he works with to rescue Magneto from Psylocke. [24] Exodus, Elixir, and Magneto later work together to stop the Mothervine, a bioweapon created by Bastion and Havok. [25]

Exodus and Magneto later travel to the future, where they learn that their future counterparts are members of a new Brotherhood of Evil and are enemies of the Reavers. Though their efforts are not entirely successful, the Brotherhood are credited with the survival of mutants and viewed as saviors. [26]

Following the "House of X" series, Exodus becomes a citizen of Krakoa and member of its ruling council. [27] [28]

Powers and abilities

Exodus is an Omega-level mutant who possesses vast psychic abilities, including telekinesis, telepathy, and teleportation. He can additionally heal himself and others and possesses an extended lifespan. [7] [9] [15] [17] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35]

Other versions

2099

An alternate universe variant of Exodus from Earth-928 appears in X-Nation 2099 . [35]

Age of Apocalypse

An alternate universe variant of Exodus from Earth-295 appears in Age of Apocalypse . This version is a member of Magneto's X-Men. [36]

House of M

An alternate universe variant of Exodus from Earth-58163 appears in House of M . This version is the ruler of Australia, alongside Pyro and Vanisher. [37]

X-Men '92

Exodus appears in X-Men '92 as one of Apocalypse's Horsemen. [38] [39]

In other media

Television

Exodus makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the X-Men '97 episode "Remember It". [40]

Video games

Novels

Exodus appears in the Mutant Empire novel trilogy, written by Christopher Golden.

Merchandise

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