SECURITY CLEARANCE ACTIVATED..
[NAME] Nathan Christopher Summers
[FIRST COMIC BOOK APPEARANCE] New Mutants #87 (1990)
[MUTANT ABILITIES] Telepathy; Telekinesis
…ACCESSING…
PERSONAL NOTES OF CHARLES XAVIER
“There are few mutants who have lived as many lives as Nathan Summers, known to the world as Cable. Born into conflict, raised in war, and shaped by a future that sought to erase him, Cable is not merely a soldier – he is a survivor. His story begins with tragedy, as the son of Scott Summers (Cyclops) and Madelyne Pryor, a clone of Jean Grey. But his fate was sealed when he was infected with a techno-organic virus, a disease that threatened to consume him entirely. To save his life, he was sent into the future, where he grew into a warrior, hardened by a world ruled by Apocalypse.
Cable’s return to our timeline was not an act of nostalgia – it was a mission. He came back not as a lost son, but as a leader, forging X-Force into a militant force prepared to do what the X-Men could not. He carried the weight of his future on his shoulders, knowing that every decision he made could alter the course of history. His telekinetic abilities, once bound by the need to suppress his infection, became a weapon of precision, allowing him to fight with both mind and body. His cybernetic enhancements granted him strength beyond human limits, making him one of the most formidable mutants to ever walk the battlefield.
And yet, for all his power, Cable is defined not by his abilities, but by his conviction. He has fought against Apocalypse, against Stryfe – his own twisted clone – and against forces that sought to unravel the fragile balance of time itself. He has been a protector, a warrior, a father to Hope Summers, the mutant messiah. He does not seek glory, nor does he crave recognition. He fights because he must, because the future demands it, because he knows that if he falters, the world he has sworn to protect may cease to exist. Cable is not merely a man out of time – he is time’s guardian, and in that duty, he has found his purpose.”
IN OTHER MEDIA
X-MEN
FIRST APPEARANCE: Slave Island
VOICED BY: Lawrence Bayne (X-Men); Chris Potter (X-Men ’97)
Nathan Summers, known as Cable, is a battle-hardened warrior from a dystopian future where mutants are hunted and oppressed. He is the son of Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Madelyne Pryor, though his origins are largely unknown to others, including his parents [Fire Made Flesh]. Cable possesses telekinetic abilities, though he primarily relies on his advanced weaponry and tactical expertise to fight against threats to mutant kind.
Cable first appears as a mercenary, seemingly working for his own interests, but it is later revealed that he is fighting to prevent the rise of Apocalypse, whose influence threatens his timeline [Slave Island; The Cure]. He frequently clashes with the X-Men, particularly Cyclops and Jean Grey, unaware of his true connection to them. His missions often involve time travel, using his advanced technology to alter key events and prevent catastrophic futures [Time Fugitives; Beyond Good and Evil].
Shortly after being born in the present day, Nathan is infected with a techno-organic virus that is incurable and is sent with Bishop to the future for treatment [Mutant Liberation Begins]. Cable later returns, continuing his battle against forces that threaten the timeline [Remember It]. His presence is crucial as the X-Men face new threats, including the lingering influence of Apocalypse and other dangers that could reshape history [Bright Eyes]. His strategic mind, combat skills, and unwavering determination make him one of the most vital allies in their ongoing struggle [Tolerance is Extinction (Part 1)].
FILM SERIES
FIRST APPEARANCE: Deadpool 2
PLAYED BY: Josh Brolin
Cable is a cybernetic mutant soldier from a dystopian future. He possesses enhanced strength, advanced weaponry, and time-travel technology, making him a formidable warrior.
Cable’s mission is deeply personal – he travels back in time to kill Russell Collins (Firefist) before the young mutant grows up to murder Cable’s wife and daughter. His ruthless efficiency and grim demeanor contrast sharply with Deadpool’s chaotic and comedic approach to heroism.
Cable clashes with Deadpool and his newly formed X-Force, initially seeing them as obstacles to his mission. However, as events unfold, he begins to reconsider his methods. Instead of killing Russell, Cable works with Deadpool to redirect the boy’s path, preventing him from becoming a murderer. In the final battle, Cable sacrifices his last time-travel charge to save Deadpool, choosing to remain in the present to ensure a better future.
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