Blackbird (comics)
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| Blackbird | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | X-Men #94 (August 1975) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont Dave Cockrum |
| In story information | |
| Type | Jet aircraft |
| Element of stories featuring | X-Men |
The Blackbird (also known as the X-Jet) is a fictional jet aircraft appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum, the aircraft first appeared in X-Men #94 (August 1975).[1] The Blackbird concept has survived multiple redesigns over the years. It is used primarily by the X-Men as a personal transport vehicle.[2][3]
Publication history
The Blackbird debuted in X-Men #94 (August 1975), created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. It appeared in the 2020 X-Men / Fantastic Four series.[4][5]
Fictional history
When the X-Men were introduced, they traveled in
Forge, as well as alien (Shi'ar) technology, including weapons, holographic active camouflage, and engines capable of hypersonic speeds. One version of the Blackbird had an experimental cockpit windshield infused with traces of the same ruby quartz material used in Cyclops' visor, allowing him to project and amplify his optic blasts.[7]
Reception
Critical response
Jamie Lovett of Sportskeeda included the Blackbird in their "10 Best Vehicles in Comic Books" list.[9] Comic Book Resources ranked the Blackbird 1st in their "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list,[10] 8th in their "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics" list,[11] and 10th in their "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list.[12] Casey Haney of Screen Rant ranked the Blackbird 5th in their "16 Best Superhero Vehicles" list.[13]
Other versions
Alternate versions of the Blackbird appear in the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.[14] It is also referred to as the "X-Wing."[15] One of the airplanes has been referred to casually as the "Blackbird" owing to its resemblance to the SR-71.[citation needed]
In other media
Television
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men.[16]
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men: The Animated Series.[17][18]
- The X-Jet appears in X-Men: Evolution.[19]
- The Blackbird appears in Wolverine and the X-Men.[20]
- The Blackbird appears in Marvel Anime.
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men '97.
Film
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men. It is used to bring the X-Men to the final battle on Liberty Island.
- The Blackbird appears in the sequel, Iceman, and is then flown to Alkali Lake's dam to save captured Xavier Lambert Institute students and to foil William Stryker's plan. When they were asked to stay, Rogue and Iceman waited in the X-Jet while Pyro abandoned them to join the Brotherhood of Mutants. Rogue and Iceman fly the X-Jet to save the X-Men and the captured mutants. Jean Grey stays behind to counter the flood and sends the X-Jet to safety from the incoming wave from the broken dam.
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men: The Last Stand. The X-Jet now employs stealth technology that renders it invisible. It is used to return to Alkali Lake to investigate Jean Grey's "resurrection". It is later used to carry the X-Men to the final battle on Alcatraz Island, where it is disintegrated by Phoenix.
- A SR-71 Blackbird schematic layout can be seen in Tony Stark's computer screen in Iron Man.[21][22]
- The Blackbird appears in Riptidecauses it to crash.
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men: Days of Future Past. In the future scenes of the film, set in 2023, the rebuilt X-Jet contains a compact version of the future Cerebro for Professor X's use,[24] and is kept hidden in a Chinese monastery from the mutant-hunting Sentinels using Storm's fog ability. Upon their discovery, Magneto and Storm later catapult the X-Jet toward the approaching Sentinels and cause its tokamak reactor to explode, wiping many of them out.[25] During the 1970s era of the film, no version of the Blackbird or X-Jet is seen and the group transports aboard the Professor's private jet, similar to the early comics.
- The Blackbird appears in Havoktries to stop him and his horsemen with his powers. However, he missies and instead hits one of the Blackbird's engines, causing the jet to explode and the entire school with it.
- The Blackbird appears in Deadpool. It is utilized by Colossus when he and his partner, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, go to try once again to convince Deadpool to join the X-Men.
- The Blackbird appears in Deadpool 2.[27][28] After Deadpool agrees to join the X-Men, he, Colossus, and Negasonic Teenage Warhead use the X-Jet to intervene in a police standoff with a young mutant named Russell "Rusty" Collins.
- The Blackbird appears in Raven, Hank steals the X-Jet to search for Magneto on his island.
Video games
- The Blackbird appears in the arcade and console-imported game X-Men: Children of the Atom. It is the setting of Storm's stage. The player fight on top of the Blackbird, which is parked on top of an aircraft carrier itself.
- The Blackbird appears in the arcade and console-imported game X-Men vs. Street Fighter. The player must once again fight on top of the Blackbird. This time it is not on top of an aircraft carrier but rather getting prepared for lift-off.
- The Blackbird appears in Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter. The player must once again fight on top of the Blackbird. This time it is not ready for takeoff but rather having recently landed.
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men Legends. It serves the purpose of taking the characters to their next location. This version is based on the X-Jet's look from the Ultimate X-Men.
- The Blackbird appears in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse. It serves the purpose of taking the characters to their next location. This version is based on the X-Jet's look from the Ultimate X-Men.
- The Blackbird is mentioned by Wolverine at the beginning of Deadpool. Wolverine is heard at the call-answerer saying "NO! You can't take our Blackbird for a joy ride!." The X-Men later reluctantly let Deadpool pilot the Blackbird to take them and himself to Genosha. Deadpool crashes it and knocks the X-Men out during landing.
Merchandise
See also
- List of vehicles in Marvel Comics
References
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- ^ Hood, Cooper (May 2, 2023). "11 Biggest MCU Teases From Iron Man 1". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Chrysostomou, George (November 1, 2019). "The 10 Fastest Spaceships In The Marvel Universe, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Terror, Jude (April 6, 2020). "X-Men/Fantastic Four #3 Recap: The Failure of Krakoan Diplomacy". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (March 22, 2020). "Marvel's X-Men: Cyclops Can Fire Optic Blasts Through the Blackbird Now". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ X-Men '92 #1 (May 2015, Infinite Comic)
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #154 (February 1982)
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (October 29, 2014). "Marvel Vehicles: Owner's Workshop Manual Exclusive Quinjet Excerpt". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Harth, David (August 3, 2022). "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (2022-10-29). "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Jackson, Carl (2021-01-10). "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
- ^ Haney, Casey (December 20, 2015). "The 16 Best Superhero Vehicles". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Harn, Darby (August 17, 2020). "X-Men: 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Blackbird". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Striga, Danijel (October 31, 2016). "X-Men: 15 Things You Need To Know About The Blackbird Jet". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men Screen Grabs". Toonzone. September 8, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-17.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (May 29, 2020). "X-Men: Forge's 5 Best Inventions (& 5 That Went Bad)". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Mohan, Ishvar (2020-08-27). "10 Things You Need to Know About the X-Men's Blackbird - Animated Times". AnimatedTimes.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Thapa, Shaurya (February 24, 2021). "X-Men: Evolution: 5 Characters From The Comics The Show Improved On (& 5 It Worsened)". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Allan, Scoot (September 22, 2019). "Blackbird: The Secrets of the X-Men's Comic Book X-Jet". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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- ^ Failes, Ian (May 27, 2014). "Future threat – X-Men: Days of Future Past". Fxguide. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (April 19, 2018). "'Deadpool 2' Trailer Has 10 Easter Eggs Worth Spotting". Inverse. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Shepherd, Jack (January 25, 2016). "New Deadpool clip teases further X-Men tie-ins". The Independent. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Collins, Elle (October 25, 2016). "Cable And The '90s X-Men Get The Full Funko Treatment". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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- ^ Anderson, Ashley (June 20, 2017). "COMING SOON: WALMART EXCLUSIVE DORBZ RIDE!". Funko.
- ^ Anderson, Jenna (June 20, 2017). "Funko Announces Exclusive Storm with Blackbird Dorbz Ride". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Roberts, Tyler (July 17, 2023). "The X-Jet Takes Flight with Hasbro's New X-Men 97' Epic Hero Series". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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