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The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor.” The Acolytes first appeared in X-Men vol. 2 #1 (October 1991) and were created by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee.

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History

The Acolytes were first a group of desperate mutants on the run from SHIELD soldiers, led originally by Fabian Cortez. Magneto housed them on his space station, Asteroid M, giving the mutants refuge. Due to events arranged and manipulated by Fabian Cortez, the first group of Acolytes perished. Cortez characterized their deaths and the assumed death of Magneto as martyrdom to further his cause against normal humanity.

Cortez formed and led a second group of Acolytes whose first mission was to attack a school for the handicapped, Our Mother of the Sacred Heart, to find a child who would one day become a powerful mutant. The X-Men interfered with their attack and the Acolytes retreated. Afterwards, the Acolytes kidnapped Moira MacTaggert. Fabian Cortez’s reason was to ascertain whether Magneto was alive. Moira was rescued by the X-Men. The Acolytes’ next attack was on a hospital. Four members of the Acolytes were involved in killing several dying, hospitalized humans. Next, the team attempted an aborted attack on a military base. They were opposed by X-Factor and their mercenary ally Random. The attack on the base actually proved beneficial because it was a way for Fabian to attempt to coerce Quicksilver, the son of Magneto, to join his cause. Meanwhile, Magneto returned to hatch his plan of revenge. Magneto recruited Exodus, in order to reclaim the Acolytes in his name.

Fall of Avalon

After the events of Fatal Attractions and the Age of Apocalypse, the Acolytes found a cocoon drifting in space. They brought it aboard and awoke Holocaust. Holocaust went on a rampage, killing several members of the Acolytes; Javitz, Rusty Collins and Milan. In his duel with Exodus, the Acolytes’ new space station, Avalon, was destroyed. Jean Grey and Cyclops were teleported there by Voght to help the remaining Acolytes. Skids was rescued by Jean Grey, while former X-Man Colossus put a comatose Magneto into a lifepod and sent him to Earth. Meanwhile Cyclops crash-landed with some of the 'hardcore' Acolytes and ended up in the Australian Outback, it was his ingenuity and knowledge and the assistance of Scanner that kept them alive.

Genosha

Some time passed before the Acolytes reformed. When Magneto was granted control of Genosha, he reconstituted the Acolytes, with new and old, surviving members. He used the Acolytes as a force to help him gain control over the war-torn island. After the civil war, the Acolytes and Genosha prospered, but the prosperity did not last. After the Eve of Destruction storyline, the Acolytes were not prepared for the worst. Genosha was attacked by a “wild Sentinel” programmed by Cassandra Nova. Genosha was destroyed along with millions of its mutant population. Most of the Acolytes remained unaccounted for, with only Exodus, Voght, Senyaka, Cargill and Unuscione known to be alive at the time. Later more Acolytes showed up to be alive as well.

After M-Day

Later it was revealed Scanner is still alive but de-powered after the events of M-Day

The Acolytes resurfaced after the events of Decimation, consisting of returning members Exodus and Cargill, Random who aided them in a mission before, and former Mutant Liberation Front member Tempo. They planned to use [S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Helicarrier to find the locations of latent mutants, but discovered the mutant gene had been wiped out making the remaining mutants an endangered species. After a battle with the X-Men, the Acolytes fled and sought out a way to replenish the mutant population. Exodus, Cargill, Tempo, Unuscione, and Random were confirmed to be members of the newest incarnation of the team*X-Men vol. 2 #201*, as well as Senyaka, still in his Acolytes uniform, who took on Deadpool on the island of Providence while the Marauders Gambit and Sunfire attacked Cable. It has been revealed that the Acolytes were being used by Sinister to obtain Destiny's Diaries and kill Blindfold*X-Men vol. 2 #202*.

Messiah Complex

As the Marauders, the X-Men and the Purifiers race to find the first mutant baby born since M-Day, the X-Men seek out former Acolytes Projector, Neophyte, Gargouille and Vindaloo to try and interrogate information to Exodus' whereabouts as they believe that he and Sinister reached the child first.*Uncanny X-Men #492* Afterwards, they track down Amelia Voght for the same purpose where they finally receive the information they were looking for.*X-Factor (vol. 3) #25*

X-Men: Legacy

The Acolytes, finally joined by Amelia Voght, were last seen in X-Men: Legacy, where Exodus attempts to revive Professor X after being shot by Bishop. He manages to repair the physical part of Xavier's brain, but not give it the spark it needs to fully reactivate. For help, Exodus turned to his former leader, Magneto, even though he was disgusted the former great leader was now a lowly human. Erik, along with Karima Shapandar, managed to get a reaction going in Xavier's brain to get him to awaken, though minus much of his memories. However, before they could leave, Frenzy, disgusted that her team was even helping Xavier to begin with, let her emotions boil over and attacked, attempting to kill Xavier, but was subdued when Magneto fired a laser into her eye. Exodus came upon this scene, and became infuriated that one of his mutants was harmed by a human, and aimed to kill his former leader, but not before Xavier challenged him to a fight on the psychic plane. Xavier won, and he, Erik, and Karima left the Acolyte hideout and went their separate ways.

Members

Character Real Name Joined In Notes
Original Incarnation
Magneto Eric Magnus Lehnsherr X-Men (vol. 2) #2 He founded the team and lead the team. Presumed depowered following M-Day. He is the father of Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Polaris
Anne-Marie Cortez Anne-Marie Cortez X-Men (vol. 2) #2 She is the sister of Fabian Cortez. She died in the crash-landing Asteroid M.
Fabian Cortez Fabian Cortez X-Men (vol. 2) #2 He was later killed by Exodus in Avengers #369, but revealed to be alive only to be killed by Magneto in Magneto: Dark Seduction #4. He is the brother of Anne-Marie Cortez.
Chrome Allen Marc Yuricic X-Men (vol. 2) #2 Died in the crash-landing Asteroid M.
Delgado Marco Delgado X-Men (vol. 2) #2 Died in the crash-landing Asteroid M.
Nance Winters Nance Winters X-Men (vol. 2) #2 Was a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent at the time of joining the Acolytes. Only joined because she was be brainwashed by Anne-Marie Cortez. Her current whereabouts is unknown
Second Incarnation
Scanner Sarah Ryall Avenger #327 Formerly known as Screener. Has served in many Acolytes Incarnation, was though the be dead after Cassandra Nova's attack on Genosha, but revealed alive. One of many mutants to be depowered after M-Day.
Cargill Joanna Cargill Uncanny X-Men #298 Formerly known as Frenzy. Formerly a member of the Alliance of Evil and the X-Men (under Jean Grey's mind control). Currently working with the Acolytes and Marauders.
Unuscione Carmella Unuscione Uncanny X-Men #298 Believed to be related to Unus the Untouchable. Was though the be dead after Cassandra Nova's attack on Genosha, but revealed alive. Current member of the Acolytes.
Kleinstock Brothers Harlan, Sven, and Eric Kleinstock Uncanny X-Men #298 Murdered Sharon Friedlander during their first mission. Following that, Tom Corsi shot and killed Eric Kleinstock. After Avalon's destruction, they turned themselves in to the authorities. Later rejoined only to be killed during Cassandra Nova's Genosha attack.
Javitz Isaac Javitz Uncanny X-Men #298 Killed during Holocaust's attack on Avalon.
Neophyte Simon Hall Uncanny X-Men #300 Survived Holocaust's attacks, Cassandra Nova's attacks, and even managed to retain his powers after M-Day. Current whereabouts is unknown.
Milan Francisco Milan Uncanny X-Men #300 Killed during Holocaust's attacks on Avalon
Voght Amelia Voght Uncanny X-Men #300 Thought to have been killed during Cassandra Nova's Genosha attack, but revealed alive and continued working as a nurse until she rejoined just before Messiah Complex storyline. She is the former lover of Professor X, but left him after his decision to start the X-Men.
Senyaka Suvik Senyaka Uncanny X-Men #300 Formerly known as Sanyaka. Crushed by Magneto with his own coils, but later recuperated. Presumed killed with the destruction of Providence.
Spoor Andrew Hamish Graves Uncanny X-Men #300 Former prisoner of Muir Island. Presumed killed during Cassandra Nova's attacks on Genosha.
Katu Katu Kath Uncanny X-Men #300 Sacrificed himself to Omega Red and survived. Presumed deceased following Cassandra Nova's Genosha attack.
Seamus Mellencamp Seamus Mellencamp Uncanny X-Men #300 Killed by Multiple Man, but later revealed alive. Presumed deceased following Cassandra Nova's Genosha attack.
Exodus Bennet du Paris/Paris Bennett X-Factor #92 Current leader of the team and former second-in-command to Magneto. Former leader of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Recently lost a large telepathic battle to Professor X and his fate is unknown.
Rusty Collins Russell Collins X-Force #25 Former ward of X-Factor. Killed during Holocaust's attack on Avalon.
Skids Sally Blevins X-Force #25 Former ward of X-Factor. Left the team following Rusty's death. Current agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Colossus Piotr Nicoleivitch Rasputin Uncanny X-Men #304 Joined after the death of his sister, Illyana Rasputin. Left after Avalon's destruction. Later rejoined the X-Men and died of the Legacy Virus in Uncanny X-Men #390. Later revived and is now an active member of the Astonishing & Uncanny X-Men and the Last Defenders.
Rakkus David Anthony Rice Avengers #380 Presumed either deceased or depowered.
Third Incarnation
Orator Victor Ludwig Magneto #1 Presumed depowered.
Kamal Kamal el Alaqui Magneto #2 Confirmed alive, but presumed depowered.
Decay Jacob Lashinski Quicksilver #9 Died after his own powers backfired in a battle against the High Evolutionary.
Gargouille Lavinia LeBlanc Quicksilver #9 Confirmed to have retained her powers following M-Day. Current whereabouts is unknown.
Joseph Joseph Quicksilver #9 Died in X-Men (vol. 2) #87 after losing physical cohesion while communing with the electromagnetic spectrum.
Projector Zachary Williams Quicksilver #9 Confirmed alive and to have retained his powers after M-Day. Current whereabouts is unknown.
Fourth Incarnation
Rem-Ram Marcus Andrews X-Men: The Magneto War Presumed killed during Cassandra Nova's assault on Genosha.
Static Gianna Carina Esperanza X-Men: The Magneto War Presumed deceased following Cassandra Nova's attack on Genosha.
Barnacle Mortimer Everett X-Men: The Magneto War Presumed dead during Cassandra Nova's attack on Genosha.
Vindaloo Venkat Katregadda Uncanny X-Men #366 Confirmed to be alive and to have retained his powers following M-Day. Current whereabouts is unknown.
Fifth Incarnation
Random Marshall Evan Stone III X-Men (vol. 2) Annual 2007 Former member of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Current member of the Acolytes.
Tempo Heather Tucker X-Men (vol. 2) Annual 2007 Former member of the Mutant Liberation Front. Current member of the Acolytes.
Associates
Wolverine James Howlett/Logan X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joining and fighting the X-Men. Came to his senses and fought off the Acolytes. Current member of the New Avengers, X-Men, and X-Force.
Cyclops Scott Summers X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joining and fighting the X-Men. Came to his senses and fought off the Acolytes. Current member and leader of the X-Men.
Gambit Remy LeBeau X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joining and fighting the X-Men. Came to his senses and fought off the Acolytes. Currently guest appearing in X-Men: Legacy.
Beast Dr. Hank McCoy X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joining and fighting the X-Men. Came to his senses and fought off the Acolytes. Currently a member of the Astonishing X-Men.
Rogue Unknown X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joined and fighting the X-Men. Came to her senses and fought off the Acolytes. Currently guest appearing in X-Men: Legacy.
Psylocke Elizabeth Braddock X-Men (vol. 2) #3 Brainwashed into joining and fighting the X-Men. Came to her senses and fought off the Acolytes. Currently a member of the New Exiles in another universe.
Polaris Lorna Dane X-Men (vol. 2) #98 Declined becoming a full-fledged member. Aided Magneto in ruling over Genosha since she found out he is her father. Became mentally unstable following Cassandra Nova's attack on Genosha. Current member of the Starjammers.
Quicksilver Pietro Maximoff Unknown Aided Magneto in his ruling over Genosha. Depowered after M-Day, but regained his powers in X-Factor.
Pyro St. John Allerdyce Quicksilver #6 Associate member under Exodus when he attacked Wundagore Mountain. Died of the Legacy Virus.
Feral Maria Callasantos Quicksilver #6 Associate member when under Exodus when he attacked Wundagore Mountain. Depowered after M-Day and later killed by Sabretooth.
Avalanche Dominic Szilard Petros Quicksilver #6 Associate member under Exodus when he attacked Wundagore Mountain. Current whereabouts is unknown.
Omega Red Arkady Russovich Quicksilver #6 Associate member under Exodus when he attacked Wundagore Mountain.
Fenris Andrea & Andreas Von Strucker Quicksilver #8 Associate member under Exodus when he attacked Wundagore Mountain. Killed by Baron Zemo.
Omega Sentinel Karima Shapandar X-Men: Legacy #208 Was aiding Exodus in keeping Xavier alive. Xavier defeated Exodus and left Magneto and Karima behind. Her current whereabouts is unknown and presumably with Magneto and the Acolytes still.

Alternate versions

Marvel Zombies

In Marvel Zombies, the Marvel superheroes (The Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, Daredevil, and the others superheroes) have been infected by an unknown virus and turned into flesh eating zombies they kill most of the humans population for their food. The Acolytes (The Acolytes shown are Fabian Cortez, Joanna Cargill, Scanner, Lisa Hendricks, Reynolds, Burns and several unnamed members) and a surviving X-Men member Forge seems to be some of the few survivors hiding in the third Asteroid M. Magneto (who appears to be the only mutant left uninfected on Earth) helps Reed Richards from the Ultimate Universe and the other three civilian survivors escape using Reed’s machine. Magento gives his life in damaging the machine.

The Acolytes offer to rescue Magneto via shuttle. Upon returning to Earth the Acolytes couldn’t find Magneto (he had been eaten), but discover a still-living Black Panther and zombie Wasp “head”. Cortez recognizes hat the Black Panther is a human and alive. The Acolyte Burns moves to attack and Black Panther kills him with Wasp's head. Cortez brokers a truce, stating Burns paid for his foolishness with his life.

Panther moves in with the Acolytes, all knowing the value of teamwork. Wasp comes with, against the Acolytes' protests. Back on Asteroid M, Forge constructs new limbs for Panther and a body for the Wasp. Lisa Hendricks and Panther develop romantic feelings for each other.

The story skips five years later when the Acolyte groups find no humans or zombies on Earth. In the sequel, "Marvel Zombies 2", the surviving zombies, having eaten most of the universe, come back to Earth thirty five years later to find the dimensional machine. It is under Forge's control. The survivors and descendents of the Acolytes have split into two factions, disputing Panther's leadership. Reynolds remains on Panther's side, having formed an emotional attachment to Wasp. Panther is killed by an Acolytle assassin and revived by Wasp. The returning zombies fight the Acolyte group and themselves. Casualities arise on both sides. A peace is brokered when all the surviving zombies realize they don't crave human flesh anymore. Despite this, Cortez's son, now aiming for leadership of the last of the humans, reveals he had been in control of the dimensional machine via sabotage. He sends the last of the zombies to another dimension and kills Forge to cover this up.

In the prequel, it is revealed that Magneto and Fabian Cortez made a deal with an unknown entity to bring the virus to earth.

Ultimate X-Men

In Ultimate X-Men, the Acolytes are a fanatical paramilitary offshoot of the Brotherhood of Mutant Supremacy, which branched off following Magneto’s first defeat in opposition to the relatively pacifist leadership of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.

In other media

Television

X-Men

In the X-Men Animated Series, the Acolytes appear in the “Sanctuary” storyline, in which Magneto builds Asteroid M as a safe haven for all mutants to live away from the hatred of baseline humans. The Acolytes, led by Fabian Cortez, aid Magneto in the liberation of the Genoshan mutant slaves from the hands of the Genoshan Magistrates. After Magneto is betrayed by Cortez and believed to have been killed by the X-Men, the Acolytes pledge their loyalty to Cortez, though they turn on him after he’s exposed. Francisco Milan is shown in a video screen as one of the scientists that helped Magneto build Asteroid M. Suvik Senyaka makes a cameo appearance in the episode “Secrets No Longer Buried,” as one of the residents of the mutant-dominated community of Skull Mesa. The Acolytes shown here are:

X-Men Evolution

In the X-Men: Evolution animated series, the Acolytes are the second team of Magneto, after he left The Brotherhood. The other members of the team are:

Wolverine and the X-Men

In Wolverine and the X-Men, the Acolytes once again serve Magneto. The members include:


Kamal appears as a member of Professor Xavier's future X-Men.

Video games

  • In Magneto’s ending in X-Men vs Street Fighter, he has killed M Bison, the leader of Shadaloo. After seeing the demise of their leader, Sagat, Vega, and Balrog volunteered to become new members of the Acolytes. Magneto allows them to join, despite the fact they aren’t mutants (even though they are superhuman in their own right). This ending is non-canon in this game.
  • The Acolytes appear in the video game X-Men Legends. Though no actual Acolyte members are shown, Acolyte Warrior Elites and Acolyte Adept Elites serve at the foot soldiers of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
  • The Acolytes also appear after a player has defeated Magneto in the game X-men: Children of the Atom.

Bibliography

  • Avengers Vol. 1 #357, 368–369, 380–382
  • Avengers West Coast #101
  • Cable #9–11
  • Excalibur Vol. 1 #71, 106
  • Heroes for Hire #8–9, 15–17
  • Magneto #1–4
  • Magneto: Dark Seduction #1–4
  • Magneto Rex #1–3
  • Quicksilver #1, 4–9, 11–12
  • Uncanny X-Men #298–300, 304, 315, 366–367, 379–380, 392–393
  • X-Factor Vol. 1 #92
  • X-Force Vol. 1 #25, 94–95
  • X-Men vol. 2, #1–3, 25–26, 42–44, 86–87, 96, 98–99, 111–113; 200-202
  • X-Men: Magneto War
  • X-Men: Prime
  • X-Men Unlimited Vol. 1 #2, 27
  • X-Men Annual Vol. 2 #1 (2007)
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