Gabby Kinney

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Gabby Kinney
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance All-New Wolverine #2 (November 2015)
Created by Tom Taylor
David Lopez
In-story information
Alter egoGabrielle "Gabby" Kinney
Species Human mutant
Team affiliations X-Men
Champions Reinforcement Roster
Lost Club
New Mutants
Notable aliasesHoney Badger
Scout

Gabrielle "Gabby" Kinney, also known as Honey Badger and Scout, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Publication history

Gabby Kinney first appeared in All-New Wolverine #2 (November 2015), immediately earning strong fanbase She was created by Tom Taylor and David Lopez. [1] In 2010s, Gabby was commonly associated with Laura Kinney and had appeared in All-New Wolverine and X-23 series along with X-Men: Red, where both of them were X-Men. [2] [3]

Fictional character biography

Gabby Kinney was cloned by the company Alchemax using Laura Kinney's DNA. After the death of Logan, Laura took up the Wolverine mantle and discovered Gabby among several clones, most of whom perished seeking revenge. Gabby was the youngest and least traumatized. She survived and was adopted by Laura as her sister, living with her in New York. Gabby later assumes the Honey Badger codename, is nearly killed by an alternate reality version of Wolverine, and is briefly transformed into a Brood queen, becoming part of the alien species' hive mind. [1] [4]

Gabby is recruited by Jean Grey for X-Men. [3] While investigating the company Harvest, Gabby and Laura discover a shipment tied to their DNA. She sets out with her pet Jonathan to track the clones, eventually finding a lab full of flame-resistant turkeys. After they survive the lab explosion, she discovers a kill switch labeled "T.U.O.K.S." and realizing it spelled "Scout" backward, she adopts it as her new codename. [5] [2] Gabby is listed in the Champions Reinforcement Roster. [6]

Gabby first meets Deadpool during a mission to stop an alien virus on Roosevelt Island. The two quickly bond and declare themselves best friends. After defeating the virus, Gabby gives Deadpool one of her fingers as a gift. They later team up to investigate animal experimentation. Together, they stop a zombified zebra and confront Palmive Industries, the company behind the experiments. Deadpool lets Gabby free the remaining animals while he deals with the company's leader, showing his protective side by sparing her from violence. [7]

Gabby relocates to Krakoa after its establishment as a mutant nation and battles Omega Red. [8] On Krakoa, she struggles to find her place and the Quiet Council of Krakoa has excluded clones from resurrection protocols. She attempts to connect with family including Daken and Wolverine. Her offer to help train younger mutants is rejected by Warpath, who criticizes her human-based combat training. [4]

Gabby is killed by Shadow King on the eve of the Hellfire Gala after she confronts him for the threat he posed. Shadow King had been recruiting and manipulating younger mutants in an effort to extend his influence, with the goal of controlling Krakoa by corrupting them. This leads the Five to resurrect Gabby, overruling the Quiet Council. [9] [10]

Powers and abilities

Unlike her siblings, Gabby possesses the regenerative healing factor, like Laura and Logan. While she has only one claw on each arm, her healing abilities are notably advanced with lack of pain response. She is noted for her ability to make friends easily. [1]

Reception

References

  1. 1 2 3 Finley, Sean (March 8, 2020). "Wolverine's Little Sister is Returning To Marvel's X-MEN". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Hollingsworth, Forrest (May 29, 2019). "X-23 #12 Review: Family Matters". AIPT.
  3. 1 2 Cardona, Ian (March 9, 2018). "X-Men Red: Meet Trinary, The Marvel Universe's Newest Major Mutant". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Medlen, D.R. (February 13, 2021). "X-Men: One Mutant Is More Alone than Ever on Krakoa". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Scout (Gabrielle "Gabby") Kinney Powers, Enemies, History". Marvel. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ Adams, Tim (January 8, 2019). "Marvel's New Champions Roster Is Way Larger Than Advertised". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gaber, Nabeel (August 4, 2021). "Deadpool Proves Which Marvel Hero Is Wade Wilson's Perfect Sidekick". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ McGuire, Liam (December 29, 2020). "Marvel's Newest Wolverine Returns To Fight His Deadliest Villain". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ Bacon, Thomas (June 18, 2021). "Marvel Just Killed A Fan-Favorite Member Of Wolverine's Family". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  10. ↑ Lovett, Jamie (October 19, 2021). "X-Men: Marvel Brings Back Madelyne Pryor in New Mutants". Comicbook.com . Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ Anderson, Jack (November 23, 2019). "10 Best New X-Men of the Decade, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  12. ↑ Harn, Darby (June 26, 2020). "X-Men Red: Every Member, Ranked By Power". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  13. ↑ Harth, David (July 13, 2022). "Wolverine's Children, Ranked By Likeability". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  14. ↑ Harth, David (August 11, 2022). "Wolverine's 10 Most Powerful Children, Ranked". CBR.
  15. ↑ Howe, Nicholas (September 18, 2022). "10 Cutest Marvel Heroes, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Eckhardt, Peter (December 28, 2022). "10 Most Wholesome X-Men". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  17. ↑ Harth, David (July 9, 2023). "10 Coolest Clones In Marvel Comics, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  18. ↑ Schlesinger, Alex (November 3, 2023). "15 Best Wolverine Family Superpowers (That Logan Doesn't Have) - Ranked". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  19. ↑ Miller, Chris (October 27, 2024). "15 Most Powerful X-Men Heroes Introduced in The Last Decade". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
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