Gambit

SECURITY CLEARANCE ACTIVATED..

[NAME] Remy LeBeau

[FIRST COMIC BOOK APPEARANCE] Uncanny X-Men #266 (1990)

[MUTANT ABILITIES] Kinetic energy control

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PERSONAL NOTES OF CHARLES XAVIER

“Remy LeBeau, or Gambit as he is widely known, remains one of the most enigmatic figures to grace the halls of the X-Mansion. Born in New Orleans and raised within the tangled webs of the Thieves’ Guild, Remy’s early life was steeped in crime and cunning. From a young age, he displayed the trademark charm and charisma that would come to define him, a disarming smile often masking the deep currents of conflict within. His past is one of shadows and moral ambiguity, a reflection of the world he inhabited long before he crossed paths with the X-Men.

Remy’s introduction to our team came through an unlikely and serendipitous bond with Ororo Munroe. Having encountered her in a vulnerable state, de-aged and struggling to survive, Remy took her under his wing, demonstrating a rare capacity for selflessness. It was through Storm’s influence that he first glimpsed the possibility of a different path, one that did not rely on deceit and theft. When Ororo brought him to us, I saw in him a potential for greatness that he himself was hesitant to believe.

The journey to redemption, however, has been far from linear for Gambit. His dealings with Nathaniel Essex, known more infamously as Mister Sinister, cast a long shadow over his character. Manipulated and coerced into aiding Sinister during the events of the Morlock Massacre, Remy has carried the weight of his actions like an unrelenting spectre. Though his involvement was neither by choice nor malevolence, his guilt has persisted, shaping his outlook and fuelling his determination to atone. These experiences have left him with a profound understanding of betrayal – both that inflicted by others and the betrayal he perceives within himself.

His relationship with the Thieves’ Guild has remained a complex thread in his life, one that ties him to the culture and family he once knew while also serving as a reminder of the temptations and allegiances he has sought to leave behind. The tension between loyalty to his roots and his aspirations to be something more has defined much of Remy’s internal struggle.

It is impossible to speak of Gambit without acknowledging the transformative influence of Rogue. From the moment they met, there was an undeniable connection between them, a rare and powerful bond that transcended the barriers life placed in their way. Rogue’s unwavering strength and honesty have challenged Remy in ways no one else could, encouraging him to confront his past and embrace vulnerability. Their relationship, though fraught with difficulties, has brought out a depth of emotion in Gambit that he once sought to bury beneath his roguish façade.

Remy’s charm is both a weapon and a shield, a means of navigating the world and deflecting attention from the turmoil within. Yet, beneath the effortless charisma lies a man of immense complexity – a soul shaped by hardship, guilt, and love. In Gambit, I see a spirit that, despite its scars, continues to strive toward light. His journey reminds us that redemption is not a destination but a continual process, one built on the courage to confront one’s flaws and the determination to rise above them. Remy LeBeau is a testament to the power of choice and the resilience of the human – and mutant – spirit.”

IN OTHER MEDIA

APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Television)

APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Movies)

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine

X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Night of the Sentinels (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Chris Potter (Seasons 1-4); Tony Daniels (Season 5); A.J. LoCascio (X-Men ’97)

Gambit was from New Orleans, where he had been heavily involved in the Thieves’ Guild and their war with the Assassins Guild. Gambit was part of a plan to form an alliance between the two Guilds, involving marriage to the LeBeau family rivals, the Boudreaux, through their daughter Bella Donna. Gambit fled the situation and at some point met Storm and returned with her to the X-Men [X-Ternally Yours].

With the X-Men he forged a bond with Jubilee when he rescued her from Sentinels at the Salem Center mall [Night of the Sentinels]. He had a rivalry with Wolverine, who he enjoyed sparring with, although the two could bicker unnecessarily on occasion [The Cure]. Nevertheless, the pair always had each other’s back [To Me, My X-Men].

Rogue and Gambit’s flirtation grew over the course of the time they spent together, and were seen as a couple by the other X-Men at least. If asked, they would both probably describe their relationship as ‘complicated’ [The Final Decision]. She was incredibly concerned when he was left behind on Asteroid M on one occasion [Sanctuary].

Gambit was also reluctant to explain his past to the team: they were unaware of his engagement or his family and followed him to New Orleans to save him on one occasion. As a result, sometimes his actions and intentions were doubted. Bishop’s notion that Gambit could be the assassin of Senator Kelly was easily believed as a result [Days of Future Past].

Gambit stayed with the X-Men out of loyalty to them and to Rogue, whom he genuinely loved [Reunion]. When Magneto joined the X-Men after Xavier’s ‘death’, the former relationship between Erik and Rogue became an issue, with Gambit jealous of their past and their ability to touch [Mutant Liberation Begins; Fire Made Flesh]. When he confronted Rogue, she ended their relationship, claiming it wasn’t fair on either of them.

Gambit watched Magneto and Rogue dance the night of the Gala on Genosha and then aided survivors as the Sentinel ravaged the island. In order to save Rogue and other mutants from a blast, Gambit charged the Sentinel and destroyed it, but at the cost of his own life. Rogue was devastated when she found his corpse afterward [Remember It]. He was buried on the grounds of the Xavier Institute, where his few family and friends gathered to pay their respects [Bright Eyes].

Apocalypse lamented such Death when he visited the remains of Genosha, picking up a charred playing card from the ashes… [Tolerance is Extinction].

To be continued?

FILM SERIES

FIRST APPEARANCE: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
OTHER APPEARANCES: Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine
PLAYED BY: Taylor Kitsch (X-Men Origins: Wolverine); Channing Tatum (Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine)

In the original timeline, Remy LeBeau, also called the Gambit for his predilection for gambling and using playing cards as weapons, was captured by William Stryker’s project and experimented on at some point during the 1980s. Upon escape, and known by his reputation, Logan sought him out in an effort to discover the project’s location. Gambit was reluctant to aid Wolverine and attacked, but became involved when Sabretooth attacked Logan in New Orleans, and came to Logan’s aid. He showed Logan to the location and aided him in freeing the mutant children. What became of Gambit after this is unknown [X-Men Origins: Wolverine].

An alternate version of Gambit could be seen in the Void, a strange dimension where time-displaced anomalies were placed by the Time Variance Authority. This Gambit fought by Deadpool and Wolverine’s side as a member of the Others, in a bid to stop the machinations of the villain Cassandra Nova [Deadpool & Wolverine].

X-MEN: EVOLUTION

FIRST APPEARANCE: Day Of Reckoning (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Alessandro Juliani

A young man recruited by Magneto to be one of his Acolytes, Gambit was a cocky thief, who enjoyed flirting and pranking mutants, in particular Rogue of the X-Men [Day Of Reckoning (Part 1)]. Magneto put him in charge of corralling the Brotherhood boys when they were out of line or needed for an assignment. The Brotherhood were not overly fond of him [The Stuff of Heroes].

When searching for the whereabouts of Apocalypse’s tomb, Gambit teamed up with Sabretooth and Wolverine in the search [Dark Horizon]. Remy later kidnapped Rogue, taking her to New Orleans and offering her a chance of freedom from the X-Men. After they run into Julien Boudreaux, Gambit used Rogue’s absorbed knowledge of the people who attacked them to try and free his own adopted father. Initially angry that she had been used once again, Rogue angrily left his side, telling him she didn’t care about him. However, Gambit gave her a playing card, the Queen of Hearts, to signal his thanks and affection [Cajun Spice]. A vision of the future revealed that one day, Gambit would join the X-Men [Ascension].

WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Hindsight (Part 3)
VOICED BY: Phil LaMarr

Gambit was hired by Dr. Zane to steal Forge’s dampening collar from the X-Men and deliver it to her. He came into conflict with Wolverine during his mission, and rather than complete his task, took the money instead [Thieves’ Gambit].

He was later hired to travel to Genosha and steal Magneto’s helmet – used to help block telepathic powers. While on Genosha he manipulated Lorna Dane, daughter of Magneto, to search for the helmet. When he got what he wanted, he tried to leave, but Lorna discovered his deception and took the helmet back [Aces & Eights].

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