Blackbird (comics) explained

Blackbird
Publisher:Marvel Comics
Debut:X-Men #94
(August 1975)
Plane:y
Supports:X-Men
Subcat:Marvel Comics
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The Blackbird (also known as the X-Jet) is a fictional jet aircraft appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum, the aircraft first appeared in X-Men #94 (August 1975).[1] The Blackbird concept has survived multiple redesigns over the years. It is used primarily by the X-Men as a personal transport vehicle.[2] [3]

Publication history

The Blackbird debuted in X-Men #94 (August 1975), created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. It appeared in the 2020 X-Men / Fantastic Four series.[4] [5]

Fictional history

When the X-Men were introduced, they traveled in Professor Xavier's Lambert private jet and helicopter: advanced but fairly conventional aircraft with remote autopilots (i.e. the Professor flew them from home). When the series resumed in 1975, the X-Men flew a strato-jet that resembled a larger version of the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane (hence the name), modified to carry several passengers and for Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL). Some writers have referred to this design as the "SR-73", "SR-77", or the "SR-70";[6] it is canon in most plotlines of the Marvel Universe, including , whose first episode sees Scott call it the SR-77. The original X-Men Blackbird has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times in the course of the team's many adventures. The later versions incorporated technology created by the mutant inventor Forge, as well as alien (Shi'ar) technology, including weapons, holographic active camouflage, and engines capable of hypersonic speeds. One version of the Blackbird had an experimental cockpit windshield infused with traces of the same ruby quartz material used in Cyclops' visor, allowing him to project and amplify his optic blasts.[7]

Reception

Critical response

Jamie Lovett of ComicBook.com referred to the Blackbird as one of "Mavel's most iconic vehicles."[8] Brad Hill of Sportskeeda included the Blackbird in their "10 Best Vehicles in Comic Books" list.[9] Comic Book Resources ranked the Blackbird 1st in their "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list,[10] 8th in their "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics" list,[11] and 10th in their "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list.[12] Casey Haney of Screen Rant ranked the Blackbird 5th in their "16 Best Superhero Vehicles" list.[13]

Other versions

Alternate versions of the Blackbird appear in the Ultimate X-Men series. The X-Men have several aircraft, including one that resembles a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.[14] It is also referred to as the "X-Wing."[15] One of the airplanes has been referred to casually as the "Blackbird" owing to its resemblance to the SR-71.

In other media

Television

Video games

Film

Merchandise

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Hood . Cooper . May 2, 2023 . 11 Biggest MCU Teases From Iron Man 1 . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  3. Web site: Chrysostomou . George . November 1, 2019 . The 10 Fastest Spaceships In The Marvel Universe, Ranked . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  4. Web site: Terror . Jude . April 6, 2020 . X-Men/Fantastic Four #3 Recap: The Failure of Krakoan Diplomacy . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  5. Web site: Lovett . Jamie . March 22, 2020 . Marvel's X-Men: Cyclops Can Fire Optic Blasts Through the Blackbird Now . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  6. X-Men '92 #1 (May 2015, Infinite Comic)
  7. Uncanny X-Men #154 (February 1982)
  8. Web site: Lovett . Jamie . October 29, 2014 . Marvel Vehicles: Owner's Workshop Manual Exclusive Quinjet Excerpt . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  9. Web site: Hill . Brad . May 7, 2022 . From Batmobile to Thanos Copter: Exploring 10 best vehicles in comic books . 2023-08-08 . . en-us.
  10. Web site: Harth . David . August 3, 2022 . 10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  11. Web site: Allan . Scoot . 2022-10-29 . 10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics, Ranked . 2022-11-25 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: Jackson . Carl . 2021-01-10 . 10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe, Ranked . 2023-01-09 . . en.
  13. Web site: Haney . Casey . December 20, 2015 . The 16 Best Superhero Vehicles . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  14. Web site: Harn . Darby . August 17, 2020 . X-Men: 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Blackbird . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  15. Web site: Striga . Danijel . October 31, 2016 . X-Men: 15 Things You Need To Know About The Blackbird Jet . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  16. Web site: September 8, 2010 . X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men Screen Grabs . 2010-09-17 . Toonzone.
  17. Web site: Allan . Scoot . May 29, 2020 . X-Men: Forge's 5 Best Inventions (& 5 That Went Bad) . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  18. Web site: Mohan . Ishvar . 2020-08-27 . 10 Things You Need to Know About the X-Men's Blackbird - Animated Times . 2023-08-08 . AnimatedTimes.com . en-US.
  19. Web site: Thapa . Shaurya . February 24, 2021 . X-Men: Evolution: 5 Characters From The Comics The Show Improved On (& 5 It Worsened) . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  20. Web site: Allan . Scoot . September 22, 2019 . Blackbird: The Secrets of the X-Men's Comic Book X-Jet . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  21. Web site: Bacon . Thomas . January 18, 2019 . Iron Man Had The MCU's First X-Men Easter Egg . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  22. Web site: Jackson . Matthew . October 18, 2018 . The Best MCU Easter Eggs You Missed So Far . 2023-08-08 . . en-US.
  23. Web site: Bettinger . Brendan . December 24, 2010 . X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Set Photos . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  24. Web site: Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy for X-Men: Days of Future Past . AMFM Magazine . May 23, 2014 . May 27, 2014.
  25. Web site: Future threat – X-Men: Days of Future Past . Ian . Failes . . May 27, 2014 . May 27, 2014.
  26. Web site: Gallagher . Brian . April 27, 2015 . X-Men: Apocalypse Art Shows Cerebro, Blackbird & Egypt . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  27. Web site: Francisco . Eric . April 19, 2018 . 'Deadpool 2' Trailer Has 10 Easter Eggs Worth Spotting . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  28. Web site: Shepherd . Jack . January 25, 2016 . New Deadpool clip teases further X-Men tie-ins . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  29. Web site: Collins . Elle . October 25, 2016 . Cable And The '90s X-Men Get The Full Funko Treatment . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  30. Web site: White . Brett . October 25, 2016 . Funko Launches X-Tensive Line Of '90s X-Men Figures . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  31. Web site: Anderson . Ashley . June 20, 2017 . COMING SOON: WALMART EXCLUSIVE DORBZ RIDE! . Funko.
  32. Web site: Anderson . Jenna . June 20, 2017 . Funko Announces Exclusive Storm with Blackbird Dorbz Ride . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  33. Web site: Roberts . Tyler . July 17, 2023 . The X-Jet Takes Flight with Hasbro's New X-Men 97' Epic Hero Series . 2023-08-08 . . en.
  34. Web site: Will . Malory Noreen . July 19, 2023 . X-Men '97 Toy Reveals First Look At Two Iconic Team Members . 2023-08-08 . . en.