Cable
Basic Information
Full Name: Nathan Christopher Charles Summers
Aliases/Nicknames: Cable, Nathan Winters, Nathan Dayspring, Askani’son, Soldier
X, Chosen One, Traveler, Kid Cable
Age: Age varies; born in the present, spent time in the future
Gender: Male
Occupation: Time-traveling soldier, freedom fighter
Affiliation: X-Men, X-Force, Askani, Six Pack, The Twelve, New Mutants, Avengers
Unity Division, S.W.O.R.D., The Underground
Appearance
Height: 6’8" (variable in different portrayals)
Build: Muscular
Eye Color: Blue (bionic eyes)
Hair Color: White
Distinguishing Features: Cybernetic left arm, glowing left eye, scars
Background
Place of Origin: Born in the present-day, raised in a far-future timeline
Family: Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Madelyne Pryor (Jean Grey’s clone),
adoptive father of Hope Summers
Education: Trained in combat and survival in a dystopian future
History: Infected with a techno-organic virus as an infant, sent to the future for a
cure, became a warrior against Apocalypse
Personality
Traits: Gruff, determined, strategic, protective
Likes: Peace, stability, strategic planning
Dislikes: Chaos, threats to the timeline, Apocalypse
Strengths: Tactical mind, leadership, resilience
Weaknesses: Techno-organic virus, sometimes overbearing
Abilities
Skills: Expert marksman, hand-to-hand combatant
Powers (if applicable): Telekinesis, telepathy
Equipment/Tools: Cybernetic enhancements, advanced weaponry, time-travel
technology
Relationships
Allies: Domino, Rachel Summers, Deadpool, Hope Summers
Enemies: Stryfe (his clone), Apocalypse
Romantic Interests: Not widely explored
Mentors: Various figures from the future
Proteges: Hope Summers
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Battles against Stryfe and Apocalypse, forming X-Force
Character Development: From hardened warrior to mentor and protector
Challenges/Conflicts: Fighting to prevent dystopian futures, managing the
techno-organic virus
Quotes
Catchphrases: “The ends justify the means, no matter the cost to your soul.”
Notable Dialogue: “Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk.”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Cable is a powerful mutant telepath and telekinetic1.
Influences: Cable’s character combines elements of the grizzled soldier and time-
traveling guardian.
Cultural Impact: Cable has been a significant figure in the X-Men comics and
related media.
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Cable
Vs Robin Hood: Cable
Vs T-800 Terminator: Cable (due to his telekinetic and telepathic abilities)
Vs The Master Chief: Cable (fairly even but cable has telekinetic and other abilities)
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman (due to her divine origin and powers)
References
First Appearance: As Nathan Summers: The Uncanny X-Men #201 (Jan. 1986), As
Cable: The New Mutants #87 (March 1990)2
Creators: Nathan Summers: Chris Claremont, Rick Leonardi; Cable: Louise
Simonson, Rob Liefeld2
Portrayed by (if applicable): Josh Brolin in the film Deadpool 2
Cable’s story is one of struggle and perseverance, a battle-hardened warrior with a
deep sense of duty to protect the future. His complex history and powerful abilities
make him one of the most intriguing characters in the Marvel Universe.