X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Night of the Sentinels (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Lenore Zann

Rogue possesses the ability to absorb the memories, abilities, and life force of anyone she touches, making physical contact a dangerous and deeply isolating experience. Raised in the Southern United States, her powers first manifested when she accidentally put her boyfriend Cody into a coma with a single kiss, leading to her father disowning her and forcing her to flee [The Cure].

Taken in by Mystique and the Brotherhood of Mutants, Rogue was trained to use her abilities for their cause. However, after permanently absorbing the powers and psyche of Ms. Marvel, she became overwhelmed by the voices in her mind and sought help from Professor Xavier, ultimately joining the X-Men [A Rogue’s Tale; Remember It].

Despite her tough exterior and sharp wit, Rogue formed deep bonds with her teammates, particularly Gambit, with whom she shared a complicated romance. Though she kept him at arm’s length due to her inability to touch, their connection remained strong throughout their time together [The Final Decision; X-Ternally Yours; Reunion (Part 2)].

As the X-Men faced escalating threats, Rogue proved herself as one of their most formidable members, wielding superhuman strength and flight alongside her absorption abilities. She played a key role in battles against Magneto, Apocalypse, and the Friends of Humanity, always fighting to protect both mutants and humankind.

A year after Professor Xavier’s supposed death, Rogue’s journey took a devastating turn. As her powers continued to evolve, she found herself drawn to Magneto, forming an unexpected bond that led to her breaking up with Gambit. However, tragedy struck when Genosha was attacked, resulting in a massacre that claimed Gambit’s life [Remember It].

Consumed by grief and rage, Rogue abandoned restraint, confronting Captain America in her search for vengeance. She demanded answers, questioning his commitment to mutantkind, and in a moment of fury, hurled his shield into the mountains, rejecting his diplomatic approach [Bright Eyes].

Her path of revenge led her to Bolivar Trask, whom she nearly killed in her blind rage. Though she ultimately let him fall, his transformation into a Prime Sentinel ensured that the battle was far from over.

As the X-Men struggled to recover from the horrors of Genosha, Rogue’s future remained uncertain. Her powers continued to grow, and her anger threatened to consume her, leaving her at a crossroads between heroism and vengeance [Tolerance is Extinction (Part 1)].

After stopping Bastion aboard Asteroid M, Rogue and a number of her fellow X-Men were presumed dead when the space station exploded. In actuality, Rogue, alongside Beast, Nightcrawler, Xavier and Magneto, found themselves inexplicably in the past, with a younger version of Apocalypse [Tolerance is Extinction (Part 3)].

To be continued.

FILM SERIES

FIRST APPEARANCE: X-Men
OTHER APPEARANCES: X2; X-Men: The Last Stand; X-Men: Days of Future Past
PLAYED BY: Anna Paquin

Introduced as a young runaway, Marie D’Ancanto, later known as Rogue, discovers her mutant ability when she accidentally puts her boyfriend into a coma with a single kiss. Terrified of her powers, she flees her home and crosses paths with Logan/Wolverine, forming an immediate bond with him. Their journey is interrupted when they are attacked by Sabretooth, leading to their rescue by Storm and Cyclops, who bring them to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.

At the Institute, Rogue struggles with her inability to touch others, forming a tentative friendship with Bobby Drake/Iceman. However, she becomes the target of Magneto, who intends to use her absorption ability to power his mutant-conversion machine, risking her life in the process. Wolverine ultimately saves her, but the ordeal leaves her with two distinctive white streaks in her hair. By the film’s end, Rogue chooses to stay with the X-Men, embracing her identity as a mutant [X-Men].

Now more integrated into the X-Men, Rogue’s relationship with Iceman deepens, though her inability to physically connect with him remains a painful obstacle. When William Stryker launches an attack on the Institute, Rogue escapes alongside Iceman and Pyro, seeking refuge at Bobby’s home, where his family learns of his mutation. The encounter escalates when authorities arrive, forcing them to flee.

During the battle at Alkali Lake, Rogue plays a crucial role in piloting the X-Jet, saving the team from destruction. She and Iceman officially become members of the X-Men, standing alongside their teammates in uniform at the White House as a warning to the government [X2].

Rogue’s internal conflict reaches its peak when the government announces a mutant cure, offering mutants the chance to rid themselves of their abilities. Struggling with her isolation and inability to touch others, Rogue wrestles with the decision of whether to take the cure. Her relationship with Iceman becomes strained as he grows closer to Kitty Pryde, further fuelling her doubts.

Ultimately, Rogue chooses to take the cure, sacrificing her powers for the chance at a normal life [X-Men: The Last Stand].

When Wolverine changed the timeline by travelling to the 1980s, he discovered when he awoke that in his present day that Rogue was still at the Institute and one of the X-Men [X-Men: Days of Future Past].

Also, see The Rogue Cut.

X-MEN: EVOLUTION

FIRST APPEARANCE: Rogue Recruit
VOICED BY: Meghan Black

Rogue possesses the ability to absorb the memories, abilities, and even personality traits of anyone she touches, making physical contact a dangerous and deeply isolating experience. Raised in secrecy by Mystique and Destiny, Rogue struggled with trust and connection, often feeling like an outsider even among fellow mutants [Rogue Recruit].

Initially manipulated into joining the Brotherhood, Rogue eventually found her place with the X-Men after realizing Mystique’s deception and betrayal [Turn of the Rogue]. Despite her defensive and sarcastic nature, she formed close bonds with her teammates, particularly Kitty, and harboured an unrequited crush on Scott Summers, which she later moved past [SpykeCam; Power Surge].

Her powers grew unstable when she absorbed multiple abilities at once, leading to a crisis where she nearly lost herself to the overwhelming flood of personalities within her mind. With the help of Xavier and her teammates, she regained control, though the experience left her shaken [Self Possessed].

After mutants were exposed to the world, Rogue played a crucial role in defending the Institute and proving that mutants could be heroes, despite her own struggles with self-acceptance [The Stuff of Heroes]. She later encountered Gambit, with whom she shared a complicated connection, though their paths remained uncertain [Cajun Spice].

Following graduation, Rogue became an instructor at the Institute, helping new recruits navigate their abilities while continuing to wrestle with her own limitations. Xavier’s vision of the future suggested that her powers would evolve further, hinting at a destiny that could either be her greatest strength or her deepest burden [Ascension (Part 2)].

WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Hindsight (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Kieren van den Blink

Rogue possesses the ability to absorb the memories, abilities, and even life force of anyone she touches, making physical contact a dangerous and deeply personal struggle. In this iteration, Rogue begins as a member of the X-Men but, after the team’s disbandment following the disappearance of Charles Xavier and Jean Grey, she finds herself lost and vulnerable.

Manipulated by the Brotherhood of Mutants, Rogue initially aligns herself with their cause, appearing to embrace a more rebellious and antagonistic role. However, her allegiance remains uncertain, as she is torn between her past with the X-Men and the Brotherhood’s influence.

Her relationship with Wolverine is particularly significant in this version, as he remains one of the few people she trusts. Despite her outward defiance, Rogue’s internal conflict is evident, and her struggle with identity and belonging is a central theme throughout the series.

As the X-Men begin to reform under Wolverine’s leadership, Rogue’s loyalties are tested. She ultimately chooses to stand with the X-Men once more, proving that, despite her past mistakes, she is willing to fight for a better future.

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