The "All-New All-Different" X-Men Quiz

Answer: Wolverine

Wolverine first appeared in The "Incredible Hulk" #181. Banshee first appeared in "X-Men" #28 and Sunfire in "X-Men" #64. Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm and Thunderbird were new characters to the Marvel Universe first appearing in "Giant Size X-Men" #1.

Answer: Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler's look is clearly quite alien and would have fit in well in a "Legion of Super-Heroes" setting. For the X-Men, though, it was easy to explain the look as just part of his mutation. Because editor Roy Thomas wanted a more multinational flair for the new team, it was determined that Nightcrawler would be German with the given name of Kurt Wagner.

Answer: Wolverine

Writer Chris Claremont gives the reader a few clues that something is amiss during the climactic battle, but in the comic, it is Wolverine's heightened senses that clue him into the fact that they aren't fighting humans (or, well, mutants). When he guts the robot Jean Grey and exposes the ruse, the new X-Men make short work of the X-Sentinels.

Answer: Thunderbird

Thunderbird died in only his third appearance in the Marvel Universe ("Giant Size X-Men" #1, "X-Men" #94, and then finally in #95). His role as the hot-headed anti-authority team-member was taken over by Wolverine, whose "anti-hero" status has been a staple of his character ever since.

Answer: The Sentinels

The Sentinels abduct several X-Men and bring them to a satellite as part of Steven Lang's "Project: Armageddon" initiative to wipe out all mutants. The remaining X-Men on earth manage to get to the station and it is during their escape that Jean Grey becomes Phoenix, leading to her self-sacrifice at the culmination of the story arc in "X-Men" #137.

Answer: Firelord

Firelord, who first appeared in "Thor" #225, was duped into attacking the X-Men. As a former herald of Galactus, he wields the power cosmic and easily defeats the team. However, when he faces Phoenix, it is clear that her power is even greater than his! His power is fire-based, and she's a Phoenix who rises from the ashes... so, it's kinda fitting. Right? RIGHT?!? Oh, forget it.

Answer: Gladiator

The Imperial Guard was an homage to DC Comics' "Legion of Super-Heroes" title, and the inspiration for its members came from that team. Gladiator was an homage to Superboy with a similar powerset, and a costume that was red and blue-- the reverse of Superboy's iconic blue and red outfit.

Answer: Alpha Flight

The original line-up of Alpha Flight drew heavily on Canadian culture and history. It was led by Vindicator ("Weapon Alpha"), and included Aurora, Northstar (Aurora's twin brother), Sasquatch, Shaman, and Snowbird. Vindicator first appeared solo in "X-Men" #109, while the others appeared for the first time as Alpha Flight in "X-Men" #120.

The Vanguard applies to a number of characters and teams in both Marvel and DC comics. Excalibur was a later title in the X-book universe featuring Nightcrawler and Rachel Summers, among others. The Maple Leafs are, of course, Toronto's NHL team.

Answer: Emma Frost

The White Queen has a long history with the X-Men. She is a telepath (I'm going to ignore the 'secondary mutation' stuff) and has been a powerful foe of the X-Men over the years. She eventually founded the Hellions as a recurring foe for the New Mutants.

Answer: Proteus

Proteus was the son of Scottish scientist Moira MacTaggert, who was a major supporting character in the X-Men books. He had an aversion to metal, and so his attempt to possess Wolverine failed thanks to his adamantium skeleton. When Proteus battled Colossus, the mutant's metal form was too much for him and his energy form dispersed, resulting in his comic book death (i.e. he'll be back with later writers).