Bishop

SECURITY CLEARANCE ACTIVATED..

[NAME] Lucas Bishop

[FIRST COMIC BOOK APPEARANCE] Uncanny X-Men #282 (1991)

[MUTANT ABILITIES] Energy absorption and redirection

…ACCESSING…

PERSONAL NOTES OF CHARLES XAVIER

“There are few mutants who understand the weight of history as deeply as Lucas Bishop. He does not merely study the past – he has lived it, altered it, and fought to preserve it. Born in a dystopian future where mutants were hunted, imprisoned, and branded with the infamous “M” mark, Bishop grew up knowing only struggle. He was raised on the stories of the X-Men, legends of a time when mutants stood together, when hope was more than just a distant memory. And when the opportunity arose, he did not hesitate – he travelled back in time, determined to ensure that the mistakes of his era would never come to pass.

Bishop’s presence in our timeline has been both a blessing and a burden. His ability to absorb and redirect energy makes him a formidable warrior, but it is his unyielding sense of duty that defines him. He has fought alongside the X-Men, proving himself time and again as a protector of mutant kind. And yet, his knowledge of the future has often placed him at odds with those around him. He has made choices that others could not understand, sacrifices that have left scars – both on himself and on those he once called allies.

I have long believed that the future is not set in stone, that we shape it with every action we take. Bishop, however, has seen the consequences of inaction, the devastation that can arise from misplaced trust. He carries the weight of his timeline on his shoulders, and though he may never truly escape it, he continues to fight—not for himself, but for the world he hopes to build. He is not merely a soldier. He is a survivor. And in that survival, he has found his purpose.”

IN OTHER MEDIA

APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Television)

APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Movies)

X-Men: Days of Future Past

X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Days of Future Past (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Philip Akin (X-Men); Isaac Robinson-Smith (X-Men ’97)

Bishop is a mutant from a dystopian future where mutants are hunted and imprisoned. He possesses the ability to absorb and redirect energy, making him a formidable fighter. Bishop first appears when he travels back in time to prevent the assassination of Senator Kelly, believing that Gambit is responsible. However, he later discovers that Mystique, disguised as Gambit, is the true culprit [Days of Future Past].

Bishop continues to play a key role in the series, frequently returning from the future to warn the X-Men of impending threats [Time Fugitives]. He becomes entangled in battles against Apocalypse, particularly when the villain attempts to manipulate time using the Axis of Time. Bishop’s knowledge of the future makes him both an asset and a liability, as his warnings often lead to conflicts over how history should be shaped [Beyond Good and Evil].

Bishop returns, once again serving as a guardian of the timeline. His presence is crucial as the X-Men face new threats that could alter the course of history. His determination, tactical skills, and unwavering commitment to protecting mutant kind make him one of the most vital allies in their ongoing struggle [To Me, My X-Men].

FILM SERIES

FIRST APPEARANCE: X-Men: Days of Future Past
PLAYED BY: Omar Sy

Bishop is part of a small group of surviving mutants, including Shadowcat, Iceman, Blink, Warpath, and Sunspot, who work together to evade Sentinel attacks. His role is crucial in their strategy – Shadowcat uses her powers to send Bishop’s consciousness back in time, allowing him to warn his allies of incoming threats before they happen. This tactic enables the mutants to stay one step ahead of the Sentinels, prolonging their survival.

During the final battle in China, Bishop fights alongside the X-Men to protect Wolverine’s time-travel mission, ensuring that the past is altered to prevent the Sentinel uprising. However, as the Sentinels adapt to his abilities, they overload him with energy, causing him to spontaneously combust, marking his tragic end.

WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

FIRST APPEARANCE: Future X
VOICED BY: Kevin Michael Richardson

Bishop works alongside Professor X, who is communicating from the future, to guide Wolverine in rebuilding the X-Men and preventing the rise of the Sentinels. Bishop’s knowledge of future events makes him an invaluable asset, though his presence also raises ethical dilemmas about changing history and the consequences of altering fate.

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