ForgetMeNot (Xabi)

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ForgetMeNot
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance X-Men: Legacy #300 (March 2014)
Created by Christos Gage
Mike Carey
Simon Spurrier
In-story information
Alter egoXabi
Species Human mutant
Team affiliations X-Men
X-Force
Legionaries
Partnerships Juggernaut
AbilitiesBeing forgotten
Technological undetection

ForgetMeNot (Xabi) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in X-Men: Legacy #300 (March 2014), and was created by Mike Carey, Simon Spurrier and Christos Gage.

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Publication history

In March 2014, ForgetMeNot debuted in X-Men: Legacy #300 as the member of X-Men. He was created by writers Mike Carey, Simon Spurrier and Christos Gage. Spurrier also used the character during X-Force (vol. 4) and Legion of X. [1] [2]

Biography

ForgetMeNot has had been member of X-Men before the events of X-Men: Legacy but due to his powers, he went unnoticed by his teammates. Professor X had placed a psychic reminder for ForgetMeNot's existence once an hour. ForgetMeNot was severely depressed by the death of Professor X in Avengers vs. X-Men, as he had lost his connection with others. He sought Mimic and Omega to remove his powers but their influences instead convinced him to retain his powers. [3]

ForgetMeNot also joined X-Force briefly. During Krakoan Age, he relocated to Krakoa and became partner of Juggernaut during their stint in Nightcrawler's Legionaries. [4] [5] Forge had developed devices that would enable X-Men and his teammates to remember ForgetMeNot. [1] When Nimrod took control over Krakoa by using Warlock, Legionaries had no choice but to kill Warlock. Legionares failed to do it because of Nimrod's defenses. Due to nature of his powers, ForgetMeNot got close enough to land killing blow. The resulting explosion led to his and Warlock's death. [6]

Power and abilities

ForgetMeNot has mutant power of getting forgotten by individuals (except to those who have psychic reminder or devices created by Forge). When ForgetMeNot isn't within the view of an individual, his existence and any memories of him completely disappear from their mind. His power also interfere with individuals' aim and telemetry of mechanical devices. [1] [3]

Reception

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