PETE WISDOM
As a former operative of both Black Air and the Weird Happenings Organization (WHO), Pete Wisdom is no stranger to espionage. His experience both in the world of black ops, as well as his time spent with Excalibur is what prompted Rory Campbell to appoint Wisdom as the Director of X-Corps. Although he has a dark past and a surly attitude, Wisdom’s teammates know that when the time comes, they can count on him and his “hot knives” in case of trouble. With Bishop, he leads the X-Corps.
BISHOP
This is not his world. The man known only as Bishop comes from an era some 70-100 years in the future. In his time, he served as a member of the Xavier Security Enforcers (XSE), hunting down mutant criminals and bringing them to justice. When Trevor Fitzroy and over a hundred criminals escaped into a time portal, Bishop followed in pursuit. It was then that he came into contact with the X-Men and joined their numbers. With his ability to absorb and rechannel energy, he has proven himself time and time again. However, it was his experience that has given him a leadership position with the X-Corps.
CABLE
Nathan Dayspring Summers was infected by Apocalypse with a techno-organic virus that would have ravaged his body and eventually consumed him had he not been taken two thousand years into the future to be raised by the Clan Askani. His telepathic and telekinetic abilities developed and he later travelled back in time, destined to destroy the one man who had shaped the course of his life – Apocalypse. With Apocalypse dead, Cable went underground for a time, but has recently resurfaced. He now lends his former safe houses and body sliding technology to X-Corps.
PSYLOCKE
Born and bred in England, Elisabeth Braddock first started out as a supermodel and also carried out occasional espionage missions for the British government. Shortly afterwards, she used her telepathic abilities as a member of the X-Men. It was with the X-Men that Betsy’s mind was placed into the body of Kwannon, a Japanese assassin. Psylocke continued her time with the X-Men, almost suffering death at the hands of Sabretooth. After the mysterious Crimson Dawn saved her life, she continued with the X-Men and pursued a relationship with Archangel until she was fired from their ranks. Now she serves as a member of X-Corps.
CANNONBALL
One of the original members of the New Mutants, Sam Guthrie spent his youth learning to develop his skills first as a student of Professor Xavier, then Magneto, and finally, the time-travelling warrior known as Cable. In his lifetime, Sam has led X-Force and even served as a member of the X-Men as Cannonball for a period of time. He can generate a field of kinetic energy which allows him to rocket through the air at incredible speeds and protects him from harm. After serving a stint with the Avengers, Sam took Nightcrawler’s place in X-Corps.
BEDLAM
Jesse Aaronson (also known as Jesse Bedlam) possesses the power to scramble mechanical or electrical components. He recruited Domino’s help in finding his long-lost brother, Christopher, and eventually enlisted X-Force’s aid as well and then joined the team. He hasn’t served with X-Force for quite some time and now finds himself as part of X-Corps.
MELTDOWN
The young woman named Tabitha Smith is possessed of the ability to create spheres of energy which explode with concussive force. She has undergone many name changes since her days as an X-Factor trainee – from Boom-Boom, to Boomer, and then finally adopting the codename Meltdown when her personality became more vivacious. With X-Force a thing of the past, Meltdown now brings her experience and abilities serving once again under Cable as an operative of X-Corps.
MIMIC
Calvin Rankin’s father, a scientist, unlocked a latent mutant ability in Rankin to copy the powers of any mutant in his immediate vicinity. Calling himself the Mimic, Rankin permanently gained the abilities of the original five X-Men—Cyclops’ optic blasts, Angel’s wings, Beast’s strength and agility, Marvel Girl’s telepathy, and Iceman’s temperature control. He can also copy the powers of other mutants and his powers have been altered so he can retain mimicked talents indefinitely. In recent years, Mimic became a terrorist with the Brotherhood, but now serves with X-Corps as a way of redeeming himself for past sins.
SKIN
Angelo Espinosa grew up on the harsh East side of Los Angeles where he was involved in gang warfare. After his mutant gift of six feet of extra skin manifested itself, he was kidnapped by the Phalanx, then later rescued by the X-Men. He joined Generation X and was a member of the team for a couple years until a fight with teammate Chamber caused him to leave. After a run-in with the Friends of Humanity, Skin found sanctuary within the Xavier Institute and joined their ranks. He now serves as an operative with X-Corps.
FANTOMEX
When the X-Men first crossed swords with Black Womb, they encountered one of the organization’s creations, the man called Fantomex. Armed with incredible reflexes, Fantomex joined the X-Men to help bring down Black Womb as well as to search for his son, another of Black Womb’s creations. With the formation of X-Corps, Fantomex followed his teammates from the X-Men, still intent on getting his revenge.
SUNPYRE
Leyu Yoshida is the younger sister of Japanese superhero and former X-Man Sunfire. She has the same ability to control heat as her brother, although it seems her abilities could be far more powerful than his. Having come to America to go to college, Leyu was soon after kidnapped by the Friends of Humanity. Upon her release, Leyu met the X-Men and, against her brother’s wishes, joined their ranks. Sunpyre serves as an operative of X-Corps but was recently assigned to an undercover mission.
WARP SAVANT
Not much is known of the mysterious mutant who is only known as Warp Savant. He was discovered in Seattle by the X-Men and joined their ranks shortly before being invited to serve with X-Corps. He possesses the mutant ability to break down matter into psionic energy and either draw it into his psyche or reassemble it wherever he chooses.
OMEGA
Quentin Quire was living the life of a college student in London until Black Womb tried to capture him for their experiments. Quentin was saved from Black Womb agents by Fantomex and Ecstacy and was given an offer to join the X-Corps as a recruit in training. Since the attack by the Hellfire Club and with X-Corps’ numbers a bit depleted, Omega was promoted to the status of a full operative. Quentin is an omega-level mutant, where he derives his name from, and could potentially possess the most-powerful psionic mind on the planet.
Issues
X-Corps #1 – Recruitment Drive (1)
Threats to mutantkind lurk in the shadows and the X-Men aren’t equipped to handle them. But now there’s a solution—X-Corps. An international, covert ops organization that answers to no one! “Recruitment Drive” kicks off a new era, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #2 – Recruitment Drive (2)
Maverick’s X-Corps team has infiltrated Black Womb’s New Guinea facility. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones after Black Womb’s resources. The Neo make their return to the Omegaverse as “Recruitment Drive” continues, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #3 – Recruitment Drive (3)
The X-Corps and the Neo go head to head as both groups scramble to find the eight young mutants being targeted by the Black Womb! “Recruitment Drive” continues, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #4 – Recruitment Drive (4)
The Neo are closing in on their targets! Can X-Corps save the lives of these new recruits before it’s too late? Find out in the conclusion to “Recruitment Drive” by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #5 – Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Warren Worthington gets a surprise visit from Shinobi Shaw, who needs protection from his father! But can a Shaw ever be trusted? That’s something X-Corps is going to find out. “Mergers & Acquisitions” begins, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #6 – Mergers & Acquisitions (2)
Skin prepares to infiltrate the Hellfire Club while Wild Child’s former Alpha Flight teammates attempt a rescue mission! But Sebastian Shaw is making plans of his own, and they involve none other than the Vanisher! “Mergers & Acquisitions” continues, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #7 – Mergers & Acquisitions (3)
It’s X-Corps Australia vs. the Reavers in a battle royale! Meanwhile, Skin attempts his infiltration of the Hellfire Club, but what he uncovers may spell doom for mutantkind! “Mergers & Acquisitions” continues, by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #8 – Mergers & Acquisitions (4)
Where exactly was Archer last issue? And what happened to Skin? The answers to these questions, plus X-Corps Asia takes on an AIM factory and discovers a deadly new type of Sentinel in the conclusion of “Mergers and Acquisitions” by Dino Pollard!
X-Corps #9 – Hostile Takeover (1)
Sebastian Shaw and the Hellfire Club have exposed the existence of Black Womb to the world. Now every two-bit terrorist wants Black Womb’s soldiers and the United Nations needs what only Shaw can provide—Sentinels! But the Hellfire Club is just getting started! By Brent Lambert.
X-Corps #10 – Hostile Takeover (2)
Rory Campbell has finally given in to his destiny, now taking on the name Ahab! This only makes things worse for the X-Corps, as they’re under fire from Shaw’s new Psi-Sentinels. It’s all-out action as the different X-Corps branches face off against the Psi-Sentinels in part two of “Hostile Takeover,” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #11 – Declaration of War (1)
In the wake of the Hellfire Club’s attack, only a handful of X-Corps operatives were able to escape capture. As the remaining operatives plan their next move, Shaw, Astra and Ahab make their own plans! Things are changing for the X-Corps, and not for the better in part one of “Declaration of War,” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #12 – Declaration of War (2)
Thanks to the machinations of the Hellfire Club, the X-Corps have been reduced to a handful of operatives, and it’s those operatives who must brave Black Womb and their Marauder clones! However, the unexpected presence of the Neo will turn the tide of events, but will it be in favor of Black Womb or X-Corps? Find out in part two of “Declaration of War” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #13 – A World of Projects (1)
The exploration of Black Womb leads the four fugitive X-Corps members to discovering a message left by none other than Mister Sinister! But that’s not all—it seems Black Womb has been conducting some grisly experiments on mutants and the Neo alike! Meanwhile, the Lost Souls and Gaunt wait in the wings! “A World of Projects” begins here, by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #14 – A World of Projects (2)
Ahab’s goals are one step closer to accomplishment, but it seems the Hellfire Club has some other problems on their hand. And over in the World, the only members of X-Corps who have avoided capture find themselves at the mercy of Shiva robots! Plus, what happened to Pete Wisdom? Find out in part two of “A World of Projects,” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #15 – Deus Ex Machina
The X-Corps have had just about enough of the Hellfire Club and Ahab and now, they’re ready for revenge! But other problems are on the horizon, including the sudden reappearance of Stryfe, the Chaos Bringer! Once the smoke clears, the X-Corps will have quite a few changes coming up! Find out more in “Deus Ex Machina,” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #16 – Deals With The Devil (1)
The Hellfire Club has dealt a powerful blow to X-Corps, but before they can regroup, they have a problem on their hands. The Juggernaut, one of their strongest members, is a captive of Ahab! In order to find their missing teammate, X-Corps begins an investigation into employees of Sebastian Shaw in hopes of turning up some information. Plus, more on X-Man! “Deals With The Devil” begins here, by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #17 – Deals With The Devil (2)
The X-Corps have uncovered the location of one of their missing teammates and a team led by Bishop is sent to retrieve him. But what if the Juggernaut isn’t so willing to return to the X-Corps? Also, what was in the e-mail Sebastian Shaw sent Pete Wisdom, and can the information contained within be trusted? Find out in part two of “Deals With The Devil” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #18 – The Crowning Move (1)
Mr. Sinister has left the X-Corps a giftevidence regarding experiments perpetrated by Black Womb. And as one of the operatives reviews the footage, the question remains, can Sinister even be trusted? Also, the Juggernaut comes to a decision about his position with X-Corps and get ready for the introduction of a new threat! “The Crowning Move” begins here, by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #19 – The Crowning Move (2)
The hunt for the mystery mutant named Crown continues as X-Corps and the Sapien League collide! Will the two teams work as allies, though, or is an enemy in common not enough for them to come together? And to whom will the ‘prize’ go? Plus: Skin and Sunpyre say goodbye, while another X-Corps member hits the road. It’s all going down in part two of “The Crowning Move” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #20 – What’s His is His (1)
The battle continues to rage on all sides, starting with a confrontation between the Neo and the Lost Souls! Exactly what information has Sinister sent his forces out to gather? And what revelation does Sebastian Shaw have for his uneasy allies in X-Corps? It’s the precursor to yet another adventure for the team in part one of “What’s His Is His” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #21 – What’s His is His (2)
The curtain begins to fall as Sinister makes his way toward Mother Matrix and the Facility–but someone else is in Essex’s head! Plus, the X-Corps arrive to find an empty base–but will it be empty for long? It’s all here in part two of “What’s His Is His” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #22 – What’s His is His (3)
Pete Wisdom and Warp Savant travel to meet the Shiver Man while the X-Corps face down the Neo in South Africa! As Skin makes his return to the team, it all funnels down to one thinga showdown in Pakistan! It’s all here in the third part of “What’s His Is His” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #23 – What’s His is His (4)
The battle for Mother Matrix continues as groups close in even further from all sides. Can the Neo survive when faced with Severus, or will there be new alliances formed? And it’s the question all of the X-Corps members have been asking: Just who are the New Marauders? Check it out in part four of “What’s His Is His” by Brent Lambert.
X-Corps #24 – What’s His is His (5)
Here it is, the climactic confrontation as the forces of Sinister, the Neo, the New Marauders, and the X-Corps collide! Chances are, with the stakes this high, the X-Corps won’t make it out unscathed. Find out how in the conclusion to “What’s His Is His” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #25 – The Nubian King (1)
After the events of the last arc, X-Corps is at one of its lowest moments in its history. What will they be able to do, then, when a new organization threatens the stability of mutant-human relations in all of Africa ? For the answer to that question and more, check out part one of “The Nubian King” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps #26 – The Nubian King (2)
Bishop and Cable confront the Nubian and the Future Path. Is he here to bring about peaceful change or a violent revolution? What are Bishop’s visions warning him about? And Psylocke, Pete Wisdom and Nightcrawler plan X-Corps’ next move. But where has Fantomex gone to? Find out in part two of “The Nubian King” by Brent Lambert!
X-Corps 2009 Annual – Weapons of Mass Destruction
What happened when Sunpyre went undercover with the Dictators? Will Gloria Mueller lead Fantomex to his son? Can Psylocke’s team stand up to the threat of the Nubian? And what happens when Weapon Plus decides to make their own strike against the X-Corps? Dino Pollard concludes the series he launched in “Weapons of Mass Destruction”!
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