The Uncanny X-Men's Jitter. Astute readers have already suggested that this parallel is intentional, arguing that perhaps there is a tangible connection between the pair.
Giant-Size X-Men #1, features the back-up story "Revelation: Superior," written by Al Ewing, with art by Sara Pichelli, which features an encounter, described as taking place "years ago," in which Charles Xavier encounters a super-powerful mutant with the ability to "sur whoever she is near," making her immediately "superior" to even Marvel's greatest Omega-level mutants.
Her introduction is notable in any case, as it appears to be set up for a future story, yet readers were also quick to propose a possible link to Uncanny X-Men's "Outliers" member, Jitter.
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Giant-Size X-Men #1; "Revelation: Superior," Written By Al Ewing; Art By Sara Pichelli; Available Now From Marvel Comics
"Superior," as she proclaims herself in Giant-Size X-Men #1, is a young woman named Justina LaGuardia, whom Charles Xavier confronts in Rome, during what readers can infer from the story is one of his early recruiting phases for the X-Men. However, as the short story proves, this is one of the most astounding examples of Xavier underestimating another character; he does not realize that her abilities are, in fact, significant enough to make her a more powerful telepath than he is, just by virtue of being in proximity to him.
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In that regard, Justina/Superior completely overpowers Professor X, and "Revelation: Superior" ends on the ominous note of her stating: "When the time is right, Xavier, I will offer my mutant gifts to the world. But I do not think you will like how I do it." As much as a hook as this is for a character to deliver in their debut appearance, it has also struck some fans as relevant that her powers have a similar quality to another character introduced within the past year of X-Men lore.
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Jitter, for her part, is one of the new generation of mutants introduced in author Gail Simone's current volume of Uncanny X-Men. Her mutant ability specifically allows her to master any skill, and be extremely proficient in it...but only for approximately a minute. The thematic similarity between Jitter and Superiors' powers, along with the general mystery behind Jitter and her cohorts' arrival in X-lore, and the temporal setting of "Revelation: Superior" in the past, all potentially signify a lineage here. This suggests it is possible Superior could be Jitter’s mother, or grandmother, or creator.
That fans picked up on the parallels between these two new characters'...mutant powers shows that X-Men readers are eager to discover there is a greater scope to the ongoing story being told across the current era of X-books.
Or, perhaps the connection is less immediately obvious than that. Yet, in the abstract, the fact that fans picked up on the parallels between these two new characters, and their mutant powers, shows that X-Men readers are eager to discover there is a greater scope to the ongoing story being told across the current era of X-books. Uncanny X-Men has already teased several mysteries surrounding Jitter and the other "Outliers," including that one is secretly a villain in disguise, but Marvel has been careful about advancing these storylines.
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Al Ewing and Gail Simone are two of Marvel's most lauded writers right now, and so, if there is a larger plan at work that connects Jitter and Superior in X-Men lore, readers should have faith that the two creators have come up with a satisfying story arc for the characters, however long it takes to unfold. It is only speculation for now that Jitter and Superior are connected at all, but Superior's dramatic introduction to the X-Men franchise suggests she will be important in the future, and Jitter has quickly established herself as a fan-favorite.
Giant-Size X-Men #1 is available now from Marvel Comics.
- Movie(s)
- X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- First Film
- X-Men (2000)
- TV Show(s)
- X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)
- Video Game(s)
- X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
- Character(s)
- Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23
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