The X-Men are one of history’s most famous teams of comic book heroes, standing alongside The Fantastic Four, Teen Titans, and The Avengers. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, The X-Men are composed of mutants, individuals who have evolved and obtained extraordinary powers. The X-Men remains one of the most prominent teams in comics, with a history that spans over seventy years.
Mutants are a smorgasbord of unique powers and appearances, with no mutant being precisely the same. However, there are some power sets that are common among mutants, such as healing factors, psychic abilities, and flight. Several main roster X-Men can soar through the skies freely as if they had wings, and some of them do have wings, allowing them perfect mobility. Here are some of the best X-Men that can fly.
8Cannonball
An Unstoppable Comet
Cannonball is a mutant who was created by Chris Claremont and Bob Mcleod in 1982, first appearing inComics Future #20. Cannonball, or Samuel Gunthrie, is a mutant with the power to propel himself through the air and become unstoppable, similar but not identical to the Juggernaut.
Cannonaball’s lower half ignites in a rocket-like propulsion, sending him incredibly fast through the air. Through the years, Cannonball has proved himself to be an adequate combatant, leader, and dependable teammate, having gone from X-Force, the main X-Men team, and now currently an Avenger.
7Firestar
A Burning Beacon Of Justice
Firestar is a prominent character in Marvel comics that many fans wish to see brought to lifein the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Firestar, also known as Angelica Jones, was a child assassin turned hero who rebelled against a life of crime and joined the X-Men, becoming Firestar. Using her mutant ability to manipulate microwaves and project heat, Firestar can fly through the air while using heat to propel herself. Firestar was created by Dan Spiegle, John Romita, Christy Marx, and Rick Hoberg and first appeared inHembeck: The Best Of Dateline #1.
6Darwin
Able To Adapt To Any And Every Situation
Darwin is a well-known X-men for his interesting design and unique power that sets him apart from most other mutants. Created by Ed Brubaker and Pete Woods, appearing inX-Men: Deadly Genesis #1, Darwin’s power is not flight; instead, he has the ability to adapt to his environment and obtain any physical, mental, or internal abilities he needs to survive. It has been demonstrated that when in deep space, he not only adapted the ability to produce his own oxygen but manipulated himself without gravity and propelled himself through space.
5Magneto
The Master Of Magnetism
Magneto has been on both sides of the mutant spectrum, serving as a complicated character that has been both villain and hero. As a self-proclaimed fighter for mutant kinds survival, Magneto’s love for his people has put him at odds with most of the world, even the X-Men. However, Magneto has spent some time on the right side of the law and joined the X-Men team. With his mutant ability to control magnetism, he can levitate and fly through the air using his own magnetic field. Additionally, he can create metal platforms and use them as flight devices as well.
4Jean Grey
A Founding X-Mne With Unlimited Potential
The X-Men are one of the greatest teams in Marvel Comics and were created by the late great Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Jean Grey is a founding member of the X-Men and one of themost powerful mutants on the planet, making her an omega-level threat. Jean Grey has incredibly potent telekinetic and telepathic abilities that allow her to accomplish a number of tasks, such as moving objects with her mind, shielding herself, and flight. Jean Grey’s abilities increase dramatically when she is inhabited by the Phoenix Force, the cosmic entity that embodies creation.
3Angel
A Ray Of Hope For Mutant Kind
Angel first appeared inThe X-Men #1 as an original team member. As his name suggests, Angel has the ability to fly thanks to his mutant ability, which sprouted a pair of wings on his back.
Angel has a long history in Marvel Comics and is a popular character thanks to his role in the return ofApocalypse story arc, which placed him at odds with his teammates after becoming a horseman of Apocalypse. Angel’s designs over the years remain some of the most prominent that can be spotted by any comic book fan, either his majestic appearance or his secondary form as a horseman.
2Storm
The Goddess Of The Storm
Storm is perhaps one of, if not the most famous comic book characters, let alone an X-Men characterin Marvel Comics, first appearing inGiant-Size X-men: Deadly Genesisand becoming a permanent fixture on the team and considered a founding member.
Created by Lee Wein and Dave Cockrum,Storm’s origin as a goddessstems from her incredibly powerful mutant ability to control the weather. Using the wind currents, she can carry herself through the air at extremely high speeds and maintain her flight while raining down lightning bolts and hail storms against her targets.
1Rogue
One Of The Strongest And Most Iconic X-Men
Rogue is one of the mosticonic Marvel charactersto be created and has garnered vast popularity for her interesting character traits, such as her accent, backstory, and personality. Created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden, Rogue first appeared inThe Avengers Annual #10.While not originally an X-Man, Rogue joined the team and fit like a glove after a dark past that left her broken. Rogue’s mutant ability is incredibly powerful and dangerous, as she is able to absorb the essence of a person she touches. After touching an individual, Rogue can gain their skills, memories, and powers. She obtained the ability to fly after assimilating Ms. Marvel’s powers, nearly killing her.
