50 X-Men Characters Who Haven't Appeared in the Movies

It seems like every major X-Men character has now appeared in at least one of the seven X-Men films, right? Not even close! There are still plenty of mutants, whether they are heroic members of the X-Men, one of the many mutant spin off teams, or one of their adversaries. Mutants from every age of comic history just waiting for their call so they can thrill film audiences worldwide.

As X-Men: Days of Future Pastis filling our every waking thought, we pick 50...yes 50, mutants ready for the film treatment.

Armor

First appearance: Astonishing X-Men #4 (2004)
Created by: Joss Whedon and John Cassaday

Armor, a young female mutant with the ability to project a suit of armor (duh) made of energy around her body would be visually mind-blowing in an X-film. She can make her armor into a human size shell or a towering offensive weapon. So essentially, Armor is a human Jaegar from Pacific Rim. With the Sentinels now part of the film universe, the X-Men are going to need something big to fight those massive robots. Armor and her, err, armor is the perfect answer to all the X-Men’s giant robot needs.

Avalanche

First appearance: Uncanny X-Men #141 (1981) Created by: Chris Claremont and John Byrne

Boy, would Avalanche’s powers look cool on screen. Imagine, the silver helmeted evil mutant, surfing on a pile of broken earth. Avalanche has the powers to control rock and earth, and can manipulate good old terra firma into mega-powerful earthquakes. That type of thing is why 3D films were invented. Avalanche has deep ties to the Brotherhood and Mystique in particular so when Magneto or Raven need a new heavy, Avalanche could be waiting in the wings to answer the call and shake things up.

Broo

First Appearance: Astonishing X-Men #40 (2011) Created by: Christos N. Gage, Juan Bobillo

Please Fox, we know you haven’t left Earth much in your films, but please, give us the Brood. The Brood are the creepiest, most vile, and the most dangerous threat from space the X-Men have ever faced. Yes, they are a clear (ahem) homage to H.R. Giger’s Alien, but to contrast the nastiest of the barbaric parasites of the Brood Empire, Fox can introduce the sweetest, Leave It to Beaverist Brood in the galaxy. Cute little Broo, the Jean Grey School’s prize student, voted most likely to become a flesh eating killer and most likely to succeed in the same semester, would make a great addition to everyone’s favorite mutant school.

Cable

First appearance: New Mutants #87 (1990) Created by: Louise Simonson and Rob Liefeld

Things get timey wimey in the Days of Future Past, and when you have time travel, you need to have this X-Man. The future son of Scott Summers may have a complex history, but a simplified film version would make the X Universe seem much grander in scope. With an X-Force movie on the way, it’s only a matter of time until we see Cable, his huge gun, his bionic eye, and his take no prisoners attitude, kicking ass and taking names on the big screen.

Cannonball

First appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants (1982) Created by: Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod

Sam Guthrie has been a member of the New Mutants, the X-Men, X-Force, and even a recent addition to the Avengers. For our purposes, this high flying humble country boy would make a great addition to any roster. Cannonball’s “aw, shucks” demeanor and fierce bravery under fire makes this visually awesome mutant an obvious choice for future X adventures. With the debut of Sunspot, the seal is off on the New Mutants, and Cannonball is probably the most popular member of that young team of brave heroes.

Chamber

First appearance: Generation X #1 (1994) Created by: Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo

Chamber is one of the most tragic mutants in X-Men history. Many mutants were granted gifts that make them gods; Chamber’s gifts made him a monster that evoked disgust and pity. When Jono Starsmore’s energy powers manifested, Jono blew his own chest and jaw out with his first blast. Now, Jono lives without most of the front of his body, but Chamber fights the good fight in the name of Xavier’s dream. A film Chamber could really drive home the idea of just how dangerous and unpredictable a mutation can be.

Corsair and the Starjammers

First appearance: X-Men #104 (1977) Created by Dave Cockrum

Many fans have accused the film Cyclops of being rather boring. Want to know how to fix that? Introduce the idea that his long lost father is pretty much Han Solo, a swashbuckler who tools around the galaxy with the coolest bunch of space pirates, well, ever. Raza, Ch’od, Hepzibah, and Sikorsky could be the protagonists the X films need in any potential space adventure, Fox’s answer to the Guardians of the Galaxy, and they could be just the thing to thrust Cyclops (and Havok for that matter) back into the spotlight.

Danger

First appearance: Astonishing X-Men #9 (2005) Created by: Joss Whedon and John Cassaday

Fans haven’t really been treated to any Danger Room film scenes beyond the stagehand with two mag lights pretending to be a Sentinel atrocity in Last Stand. Well, Fox is making up for that with the introduction of the real Sentinels in X-Men: Days of Future Past, but the Danger Room still gets no love. If Fox ever really focuses on the Danger Room, then it could be time for Danger, the Danger Room given physical form and consciousness. She started out as a villain but ended as a member of the team because, after all, Danger is a mutated machine, one capable of sentient thought and emotions. The films haven’t covered A.I. to any great degree as of yet, but with the introduction of the Sentinels, it might be time for Danger to make the scene.

Dani Moonstar

First appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants (1982) Created by: Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod

Another of those original New Mutants. You think Claremont and McLeod were onto something when they created these guys in ’82? Dani, sometimes known as Mirage, can pull out someone’s greatest desire or greatest fear and project it in hologram form. So she can project an image of Mila Kunis or a pack of rabid ferrets hungry for your flesh right into your brain box.

In the comics, she was also a Valkyrie of Asgard which is seven different types of awesome but since Marvel Studios owns all things Thor related and not Fox, this wouldn’t make a lick of sense or be at all legal, but that doesn’t lessen Dani’s coolness factor or film potential. Winged horse or no, Dani Moonstar is a classic character whose time has come. 

Dark Beast

First appearance: X-Men Alpha (1995) Created by: Scott Lobdell and Roger Cruz (based upon the original character by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby)

With the whole alternate world thing being introduced in X-Men: Days of Future Past and with the coming of X-Men: Apocalypse, the door is just wide open for the introduction to the Josef Mengele like Dark Beast. Actor Nicholas Hoult could pull double duty as the good and evil versions of Hank McCoy. Seriously, Dark Beast is one of the most disgustingly evil X foes, and would be shocking to fans not familiar with this twisted version of the character. To see such a beloved character like the Beast so profaned would send shockwaves to the non-comic reading fan base.

Dazzler

First appearance: Uncanny X-Men #130 (1980) Created by: Tom DeFalco, John Romita, Jr., Louise Simonson, and Roger Stern

Alison Blaire may have started out as somewhat of a joke, a way for Marvel to take advantage of the disco craze of the 70s, but she hasn’t remained that way. Instead, Dazzler has become one of the most beloved X-Men characters ever. She has the power to turn sound into music and is now the SHIELD mutant liaison. She remains one of the few mutants to ever have a solo comic title and not be given a film role.

If Fox decides to go the Longshot route in the future than Dazzler is a must, as their romance is second only to Cyclops and Jean Grey and Rogue and Gambit in X-Men lore. And how brilliant would her powers look on screen? Fox can even release a tie in album to her film debut. But please, Fox, don’t give in to temptation and cast Lady Gaga.

Domino

First appearance: The New Mutants #98 (1991) Created by: Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld

It’s hard to go to a comic convention and not find some lovely young lady cosplaying as Cable’s right hand femme fatale. Domino has an iconic look and an awesome power that would translate well to the big screen: the ability to alter probabilities so chance favors this enchanting badass, the ultimate risk taker. Again, you can bet your glock that X-Force is on the film horizon with Fox, and Domino would fill out that roster nicely.

Doop

First appearance: X-Force #116 (2001) Created by: Peter Milligan and Mike Allred

Is Hollywood ready for a floating green potato thing that has been an international man of mystery, galactic savior, and gourmet cook? Probably not, but fans of X-Statix sure are and have been ever since they met Doop so many years ago. Doop has been popping up a great deal lately over in X-Men and even recently has been featured in his own miniseries. Fox should give Doop due consideration just for the licensing potential alone. I’m ready to pre-order a plushie Doop on Amazon even as I write this.

Dr. Cecilia Reyes

First appearance: X-Men #65 (1997) Created by: Scott Lobdell and Carlos Pacheco

Dr. Cecilia Reyes has a really cool power, the ability to cast a force field that can protect herself or others, but the true specialness of the character is her desire to be a doctor instead of a superhero. Reyes is the X-Men’s most skilled healer, a woman who seeks true service as a medical professional rather than an adventuring crusader. Reyes is one of the most underutilized but humane of all the X-Men, a woman who has a clear sense of identity and purpose beyond throwing down with Unus, the Untouchable.

Dr. Nemesis

First appearance: (historic) Lightning Comics #6 (1941) (Marvel Universe) Invaders #1 (1993)

A nearly forgotten Golden Age character that became the X-Men’s head science soldier, Dr. Nemesis has been one of the most welcome (and obnoxious) additions to the X-Men in recent memory. Picture Dr. House dressed like a drunken Nazi and gifted with the brain of a mad scientist and you scratch the surface of the true nature of this mutant. He’s a sharp dresser, a scathing wit, and if you threaten the innocent, he will stab you in the brain parts with a number of sharp hypodermics containing various nasty things...and who doesn’t want to experience that on film?

Dust

First appearance: New X-Men #133 (2002) Created by: Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, and Ethan Van Sciver

Proving that the X-Men are all inclusive, we have the devout Muslim warrior Dust, one of the bravest X-Men to join Xavier’s team in the 21st century. When a slave trader forcibly tried to remove her niqab, Sooraya Qadir manifested her power to turn her body into sand and flayed him alive. Dust remains one of X-Men’s bravest, using her unwavering faith and powers to help other young mutants. For Dust, her eyes tell the whole story, of faith and pain, of belief and bravery. She was an important addition to the X-Men after September 11th, and the rest of the world deserves to meet this courageous mutant with the true heart of a hero.

Fantomex

First appearance: New X-Men #128 (2002) Created by: Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey

For the sixteen really cool people reading this that have always dreamed of an X-Men/Danger: Diabolik crossover, well, here you go. Other than Gambit (who has been in the film news a bit lately), Fantomex is the X-Men’s most charming rogue, a French thief bonded with a sentient satellite he calls Eva. He and Eva have an … interestingly physical and mental bond, and Fantomex can basically steal anything in the world.

He can create illusion, has all his senses and strength enhanced by EVA, and is as arrogant as he is charming. Fantomex’s origins tie into the Weapon X program so he is just waiting for a film showdown with Wolverine. He’s like James Bond with super-powers and a stilted moral code, and we can’t wait to see him on screen.

Firestar

First appearance: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends"The Triumph of the Green Goblin (September 12, 1981)

She may be best known for being one Amazing Friend, but Firestar has also been a member in good standing of the Avengers and most importantly for our purposes, a member in good standing of the X-Men. Angelica Jones is a powerhouse and has a long multimedia presence as part of Marvel’s heroic pantheon. Her recent battle with cancer has added to the already rich history of one of Marvel’s hottest heroes and made Firestar even more of an inspiration to her legions of fans.

Forge

First appearance: Uncanny X-Men #184 (1984) Created by: Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr.

To see the relationship between Forge and Storm play out on the silver screen would be heaven for old school X fans. When Forge accidently removed Storm’s powers, it forced Ororo Monroe to use her fighting skills and street smarts to become the leader of the X-Men, even while powerless. The moment still stands as one of the greatest X-Men moments of the 80s, all brought about by Forge, the master builder who can literally create anything out of machines. Forge has been a glaring omission from the X-films for years. Storm has not been explored that much in any of the previous X films, but with Forge in the picture, there would be so much more story potential for Ororo.

Goldballs

First appearance: Uncanny X-Men #1 (2013) Created by: Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo

When Fabio Medina was a victim of a robbery, he manifested his power to create golden spheres that act as offensive and defensive weapons. When the police treated this recently manifested mutant worse than they did the perpetrator, Medina joined Cyclops’ squad of mutant freedom fighter and took the unfortunate but on the nose moniker of Goldballs. It would be nice to see some of the newest mutants created by Brian Michael Bendis make an impact in the film universe, so why not a dude named Goldballs?

Hope Summers

First appearance: X-Men #205 (2007) Created by: Mike Carey and Chris Bachalo

Y’know that X-Force movie we keep mentioning? The Cable centered team that could be a companion franchise to the X-Men? Well, a story big enough and dramatic enough to fuel an X-Force film would be the story of Hope Summers, the girl who is supposed to be the mutant savior. Cable was her protector, and Bishop, a mutant who just made his film debut, was sworn to take her down to save the future, a conflict that could play out well on film.

Hope Summers and the adventurers of her time hoping father Cable would be a logical progression of some elements of X-Men: Days of Future Past. Hope propelled the plot of the recent X-Men comics for the past few years, and she can do the same for the comics.

Husk

First appearance: Rom Annual #3 (1984) Created by: Bill Mantlo and William Johnson

There hasn’t been much Generation X inclusion in the X-Men films, and Husk was one of the most compelling members of that particular team. She has familial ties to Cannonball and romantic ties with Toad (ewww). She has the unique power of being able to adapt her epidermis to any situation, but she has to rip off her outer layer of skin to expose her new surface. This power would play very well on film, plus, Husk is one of the bravest natural soldiers ever to wear an X-Men uniform.