Polaris (Marvel Comics)

Lorna Dane
Polaris
Textless variant cover of X-Men (vol. 6) #6 (January 2022).
Art by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe X-Men #49
(October 1968)
Created byArnold Drake
Jim Steranko
In-story information
Alter egoLorna Sally Dane
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsHorsemen of Apocalypse
Starjammers
X-Factor
Acolytes
X-Men
Notable aliasesMistress of Magnetism
Pestilence
Polaris
Malice
Abilities
  • Magnetic field manipulation granting:
    • Electromagnetic spectrum manipulation and sight
    • Magnetic force fields, pulse, and flight
    • Organic iron manipulation
    • Energy absorption
  • Partial resistance to ionizing radiation
  • Fast elimination of toxins and drugs

Polaris (Lorna Dane) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Jim Steranko, the character first appeared in The X-Men #49 (October 1968).[1] Lorna Dane belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities.[2] She can control magnetism in a manner similar to her father Magneto.[3][4] The character has been known as Polaris, Malice, and Pestilence at various points in her history.[5] Dane has also been a member of the X-Men and the X-Factor.[6]

The character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Lorna Dane made her live-action debut in The Gifted (2018), portrayed by Emma Dumont.

  1. ^ Lovett, Jamie (October 2, 2017). "'The Gifted' Premiere: Who Is Polaris?". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  2. ^ Zachary, Brandon (November 24, 2021). "One X-Man May Be an Omega-Level Mutant - Or Something Even More Powerful". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  3. ^ Austen, Chuck. Uncanny X-Men #421(2003). Marvel Comics.
  4. ^ Harth, David (December 18, 2019). "X-Men: 10 Mutants With The Same Powers". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  5. ^ Gaber, Nabeel (February 2, 2021). "X-Men: Polaris Is Marvel's Most Mistreated Mutant - Which Makes NO Sense". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
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