Armor (Marvel Comics character)

Armor
Artwork from X-Men: Nation X Vol 1 #3.
(April 2010).
Art by Dustin Weaver and Morry Holowel
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAstonishing X-Men #4
(October 2004)
Created byJoss Whedon
John Cassaday
In-story information
Alter egoHisako Ichiki
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsXavier Institute
New X-Men
X-Men
Jean Grey School Students
Notable aliasesThe Shield
Abilities
  • Ability to generate an impenetrable psionic exoskeleton body armor:
    • Superhuman strength, reflexes, agility, endurance, stamina, dexterity, and durability
    • Concussive blast of energy projection

Armor (Hisako Ichiki (市来 久子, Ichiki Hisako)) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday, the character first appeared in Astonishing X-Men vol. 3 #4.[1] Armor is a Japanese mutant who enrolled at the Xavier Institute as a teenager and retained her powers after the events of Decimation.

  1. ^ Adams, Tim (December 8, 2019). "Forget 'Make More Mutants' - An X-Man Wants to Find Missing Mutants". CBR. Retrieved March 16, 2023.