Pixie (X-Men)

For other similarly named comic book characters, see Pixie (comics).
Pixie
Pixie as depicted in Way of X #3 (June 2021). Art by Felipe Massafera.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew X-Men: Academy X #5
(November 2004)
Created byNunzio DeFilippis
Christina Weir
Michael Ryan
In-story information
Alter egoMegan Gwynne
SpeciesHuman mutant / fairy hybrid
Team affiliationsJean Grey School Students
Paragons training squad
X-Men-In-Training
Xavier Institute
New X-Men
The Lights[1]
X-Men
Notable aliasesWinged Witch
Pixie
Abilities
  • Hallucinogenic "pixie dust" power causing auditory and visual hallucinations
  • Flight via insectoid wings
  • Spell casting granting:
  • Souldagger granting:
    • Ability to harm both magical and non-magical beings and entities
    • Ability to disrupt magical spells, objects, and constructs

Pixie (Megan Gwynn) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Hailing from Wales, Pixie belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities, and to the species of humanoid magical beings named fairies, who are born with supernatural powers.[2][3][4] Her hybrid mutation grants her pixie-like eyes, colorful wings that allow her to fly, and "pixie dust" that causes hallucinations.[5][6]

After a confrontation with the revived former member of the New Mutants, Magik, she gains the ability to use magic and a magical weapon called the "Souldagger."[7] Her main use of magic is a massive teleportation spell, which makes her a key asset to various X-Men missions and teams and places her as one of the titles' primary magic users. She was first introduced as a student on the Paragons training squad at the Xavier Institute in New X-Men: Academy X #5 (November 2004), later joining the New X-Men team, and then graduating to the Uncanny X-Men team.

Pixie has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise.

  1. ^ Generation Hope #12
  2. ^ X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #3
  3. ^ The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Update #2
  4. ^ Webber, Tim (November 25, 2018). "Generation Next: The 25 Most Powerful Young X-Men". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Schlesinger, Alex (December 20, 2022). "X-Men's Most Underrated Mutant Has a Huge New Role in the Franchise". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Diaz, Eric (February 13, 2017). "4 X-MEN Characters Maisie Williams Might Play in NEW MUTANTS". Nerdist. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Vashishtha, Nitish (November 10, 2022). "10 strongest Marvel witches, ranked". Sportskeeda. Retrieved August 10, 2023.