The Ultimate X-Men are a team of mutant superheroes that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The codenames listed under "Character" are those used during the time frame of the particular iteration. Characters with more than one codename for that period have them listed chronologically and separated by a slash (/). Bolded names in the most recent iteration published are the current team members.
X-Men The X-Men have since been divided into different groups:
Kitty Pryde's Free Mutants Character Real name Joined in Notes Founding members Shadowcat / Sprite Katherine "Kitty" Pryde Ultimate X-Men #21 Having reunited with her fellow mutants after the death of Peter Parker, Kitty helps spearhead a campaign to protect mutants who are being hunted down by Sentinels. After striking a deal with President Captain America, she (and the mutants who did not want to take a cure to rid them of their powers) were allowed to live "freely" on a reservation dubbed Utopia. She was elected leader of the group, although her approach causes friction with Nomi Blume, who eventually defects along with a number of mutants. Storm Ororo Munroe Ultimate X-Men #1 Having been imprisoned after the events of Ultimatum along with Colossus, she eventually makes her way to the Mutant haven Utopia, and sides with Kitty in deciding who would be the leader over the small remaining group of mutants. Rogue Marian (full name unrevealed) Ultimate X-Men #32 Having been in hiding after the events of Ultimatum, she eventually reappears, seemingly on William Stryker's side. However, it was a ruse to stop his killing of mutants. She eventually joins Kitty's team in Utopia. Wolverine Jimmy Hudson Ultimate X #1 The son of Wolverine, and adopted son of the Hudsons. He has a healing factor and retractable claws, which he is able to cover with organic metal, much like Colossus. After leaving Karen Grant's X-Team, he eventually stumbles upon Kitty and the rest of the mutants. He eventually begins a romantic relationship with Kitty, and is second-in-command. It is revealed in Ultimate Comics: Wolverine #2 that his mother is Madga, and is half-siblings with Pietro and Wanda Lensherr. Blackheath Samuel Smithers Ultimate Comics: X-Men #18 A mutant whose powers is related to botany, he originally sided with Nomi during the initial vote over who would be leader in Utopia. He continued to work with Kitty for a time, although it was to spy for Nomi. He eventually defected from Nomi's group and joined with Kitty. Black Box Seth Vale Ultimate Comics: X-Men #19 Although a minor character in Utopia, he has become close friends with Jimmy, and co-starred with him in Ultimate Comics: Wolverine #2. Armor Hisako Ichiki Ultimate Comics: X-Men #17 She first appears as a young Japanese child being held captive in one of William Stryker's Mutant internment camps. After being rescued by Iceman and Husk, she joins their Mutant resistance movement. In this continuity, Hisako's energy armor takes the form of animals including a large, glowing dragon and a panda bear. Magma Amara Aquilla Ultimate Comics: X-Men #19 A former mutant prisoner of Camp: Angel (along with Storm and Colossus), she joined Kitty Pryde's resistance in the Ultimate Marvel title, Ultimate Comics: X-Men. Her powers include fire and mantle manipulation. Zero Kenji Uedo Ultimate Comics: X-Men #18 Although initially part of Nomi's rebellious mutants and leaving the settlement, for unknown reasons, he defected to Kitty's group. Micromax Scott Wright Ultimate Comics: X-Men #19 Although initially part of Nomi's rebellious mutants and leaving the settlement, for unknown reasons, he defected to Kitty's group. His powers include mass/size manipulation.
Original X-Men Character Real name Joined in Notes Founding members Professor X Charles Xavier Ultimate X-Men #1 Team founder, headmaster of the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters (now the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning). Presumed to have died in issue #78 and revealed to be alive in the future in issue #80. Rejoined the X-Men as headmaster and mentor once again in issue #93. During Ultimatum, Xavier is killed after Magneto snaps his neck. Beast (Marvel Comics) Henry "Hank" J. McCoy Ultimate X-Men #1 Team's medical doctor and biologist. Thought dead, but revealed to be alive and working for S.H.I.E.L.D. in issue #81. Rejoined the X-Men in issue #88. Beast is killed by the Ultimatum Wave during the "Ultimatum" storyline. Colossus Piotr "Peter" Nikolaievitch Rasputin Ultimate X-Men #1 Left the X-Mansion in issue #80 to live with Northstar. Returned to the X-Men in issue #94 with no explanation to his return and an addiction to "Banshee". After battling the X-Men, Jean Grey revealed Northstar to still be alive after his supposed death. Colossus then returns (alongside his X-Men team) to Xavier's X-Men. Cyclops Scott Summers Ultimate X-Men #1 Field leader. Left the team for a short while to join the Brotherhood, but later returned to the X-Men. Broke up the X-Men when Xavier "died". After Xavier's "death", Cyclops became headmaster of the Institute along with Jean Grey. Following Xavier's return, he returned to the X-Men. He began using Banshee and officially left Xavier's team for Colossus's team, before eventually returning. Cyclops was killed by Quicksilver during the Ultimatum storyline. Iceman Robert "Bobby" Drake Ultimate X-Men #1 Youngest member of the original team. Student at the Xavier Institute. Left the X-Men when Cyclops disbanded them, without joining Bishop's new team. Returned as an X-Man after Xavier's return in issue #93. Marvel Girl Jean Grey Ultimate X-Men #1 Girlfriend of Cyclops. Former teacher and former headmistress of the Xavier Institute. Went missing after issue #93. Returned in issue #94. Featured in Ultimate Comics: X Storm Ororo Munroe Ultimate X-Men #1 Second field leader. Helped Bishop make a new team of X-Men following Xavier's "death", before eventually returning. Longtime member of the X-Men. Later recruits Wolverine James "Lucky Jim" Howlett / Logan Ultimate X-Men #3 Formerly Magneto's assassin and the original Weapon X. Left in issue #80 to find answers about his past. Joined Bishop's X-Men in issue #83 and returned to the institute after Xavier's return. During the Ultimatum storyline, Wolverine is killed by Magneto. Shadowcat Katherine "Kitty" Pryde Ultimate X-Men #21 Spider-Man's ex-girlfriend. Left the team in issue #79, featured in Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man. Nightcrawler Kurt Wagner Ultimate X-Men #32 Former member of Weapon X. He was previously psychically incapacitated by Professor X for kidnapping Dazzler, but escaped in issue #79 following Xavier's death. Was made leader of the Morlocks afterward, but returned to the X-Men in issue #94 with no explanation on his return. Currently is an X-Man. He was revealed to be part of Colossus's team, but later returned to Xavier's X-Men. He was also thought to have been deceased by Jean in issue #98 after being hit by the Ultimatum Wave. Rogue Marian (full name unrevealed) Ultimate X-Men #32 Currently a student at the Xavier Institute and a member of the X-Men. She was revealed to be part of Colossus's team. She eventually returned to Xavier's X-Men after battling her teammates. Angel Warren Worthington III Ultimate X-Men #40 Was expelled from the X-Men by Professor X as a cover for him to join Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow as a spy. He joined as a member of Bishop's new X-Men. He was shot and killed by Mister Sinister in issue #90 and later revived in issue #93 by Jean Grey/Phoenix, and is now an X-Man again. He was revealed to be part of Colossus's team. He soon returned to the X-Mansion and Xavier's X-Men. During the Ultimatum storyline, Angel is killed by Sabretooth. Dazzler Allison "Ali" Blaire Ultimate X-Men #48 Left the X-Men after Nightcrawler kidnapped her in Ultimate X-Men Annual #2. Joined the new X-Men in issue #82. Returned to the Institute following Xavier's return. She was then revealed to be part of Colossus's team. After a battle against Xavier's X-Men, the separate X-Men teams conjoined into one again. Dazzler was killed during Magneto's attack in the Ultimatum storyline. Syndicate Luke and Matthew (surname unrevealed) Ultimate X-Men #58 Conjoined twins, working as a private agent for Professor X. Never seen with the rest of the team until issue #93 where they became X-Men. Syndicate was killed by William Stryker. Magician Elliot Boggs Ultimate X-Men #69 A reality warping mutant. Current whereabouts unknown. Bishop Bishop (full name unrevealed) Ultimate X-Men #77 Time traveler from the future. Leader and founder of the new X-Men. Bishop was later killed by Wolverine. Pyro (Presumably) John Allerdyce Ultimate X-Men #82 Former Morlock. Recruited into the new X-Men by Bishop and Storm in issue #82. Defected to the Brotherhood of Mutant Supremacy. Had both his hands cut off by Valkyrie and following Ultimatum is possibly dead. Psylocke Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock Ultimate X-Men #84 Former S.T.R.I.K.E. agent. Inherited the body of a woman known as Kwannon after being possessed by Proteus and then killed by Colossus. Joined Bishop's team as a member of the new X-Men. Returned to the X-Mansion as one of Xavier's X-Men. Current whereabouts unknown. Toad Mortimer Toynbee Ultimate X-Men #93 Former Brotherhood member. Became a teacher at the Xavier Institute after Cyclops disbanded the X-Men in issue #81. After Xavier was revealed to be alive and returned as Headmaster of the institute, Toad became one of Xavier's X-Men. Current whereabouts unknown. Firestar Elizabeth "Liz" Allan Ultimate X-Men #94 Friend of Mary Jane and Peter Parker from the Ultimate Spider-Man series. Joined the Xavier Institute and the X-Men after she found out she was a mutant. Was revealed to have returned to civilian life with her half-brother, Blob, and later joined Jean Grey's new X-Team
Colossus's X-Men Colossus established this branch of the X-Men, whose members take the mutant-enhancing drug Banshee.
Character Real name Joined in Notes Colossus Piotr "Peter" Nikolaievitch Rasputin Ultimate X-Men #94 Created his own X-Men team when he was revealed by Jean Grey to be taking the mutant enhancing drug Banshee. He made the team go on a mission to save his boyfriend, Northstar; but, unfortunately, Northstar became paraplegic due to an overdose on Banshee. Angel Warren Worthington III Ultimate X-Men #94 Joined Colossus's team and began using Banshee in order to save Northstar and defeat Alpha Flight. His appearance on Banshee is altered, making him look like a humanoid bald eagle. Dazzler Allison "Ali" Blaire Ultimate X-Men #94 Joined Colossus's team and began using Banshee in order to save Northstar and defeat Alpha Flight. Her powers are now greatly enhanced, allowing her to create solid light constructs. Nightcrawler Kurt Wagner Ultimate X-Men #94 Joined Colossus's team and began using Banshee in order to save Northstar and defeat Alpha Flight. His costume is altered, covering him in leather, and he now has cosmic swords. His teleportation abilities have greatly enhanced, allowing him to generate purple smoke and flames. Rogue Marian Ultimate X-Men #94 Joined Colossus's team and began using Banshee in order to save Northstar and defeat Alpha Flight. She can now control her powers and permanently has Colossus's steel skin, Angel's feathered wings, and Nightcrawler's yellow eyes. She kissed Cyclops, possibly trying to start a relationship. Cyclops Scott Summers Ultimate X-Men #95 Joined Colossus's team as an undercover agent for Xavier and Jean Grey. He faked his doses of Banshee until he met his match against Vindicator. He took Banshee and was able to absorb solar energy throughout his body, enabling him to control his optic blasts and fly. This knowledge was discovered by the X-Men and Cyclops temporally left Xavier's team for Colossus's team.
Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow The Academy of Tomorrow is loosely linked to the X-Men.