Lucas Bishop

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2024

Marvel

Lucas Bishop is a fictional character appearing in publications by Marvel Comics, most notably associated with the X-Men. Hailing from a dystopian future, Bishop is a mutant possessing the ability to absorb energy and redirect it, often in the form of powerful blasts. His first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #282 (November 1991).

Driven by a strong belief in the X-Men as legendary heroes, Bishop travels to the present to join their ranks. However, his rigid adherence to future events and past traumas often puts him at odds with his teammates. He initially suspects that one of the X-Men will betray the team, leading to the dark future he knows.

Bishop's journey involves grappling with prejudice, confronting his own demons, and attempting to alter the future he's desperately trying to prevent. He has served as both ally and adversary to the X-Men, making him a complex and compelling figure within the mutant universe. He has spent time living at the X-Mansion, and is considered an important X-Men character.