Gambit (Remy LeBeau) is a fictional character, a Marvel ComicsMarvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc., a division of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. Sometimes referred to as "The House of Ideas", Marvel counts among its characters such well-known properties as Spider-Man, the X-Men and their member Wolverine, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, and Daredevil. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as inhabiting a single shared world; this continuity is known as the Marvel Universe. The comic book arm ...Marvel Comics superheroA superhero is fictional character "of unprecedented, physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do in the public interest.” National Periodical Publications v. Empire Comics, New York Court of Appeals, April 21, 1954. Since the debut of the archetypal superhero, Superman, in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas — have dominated American comic books and crossed over into other media. The term "superhero" usually but not exclusively applies to those ...superhero who is a member of the X-MenThe X-Men are a team of science fictional comic book characters, superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they debuted in The X-Men #1, published in September 1963. The X-Men are fictitious American mutants who, as a result of a sudden leap in evolution, are born with latent superhuman abilities which generally manifest themselves at puberty. In the stories, many ordinary humans harbor an intense fear and/or distrust of mutants (often referred to as Homo superior), who are regarded by a number ...X-Men. Created by writer Chris ClaremontChris Claremont (born November 30, 1950 in London, England, United Kingdom) is a writer of American comic books, best known for his 16-year (1976-1991) stint on Uncanny X-Men, during which the series became one of the comic book industry's most successful properties.Chris Claremont and artist Mike CollinsMike Collins is a Wales-based comic book artist and writer and has been working in comics since the mid-1980s. Born in West Bromwich in 1961, he moved to Wales in 1985 after an abortive stab at a career in the Law, in London. Despite his training as a High Court Barrister, Mike decided that he enjoyed the fiction-based life of comic book characters over the fiction-based statements of clients.Mike Collins, he first appeared in Uncanny X-MenFor the second comic book series starring the X-Men, see X-Men (vol. 2).For information about the eponymous team, see X-Men or History of the X-Men comics.For information about the 1980s Australian rock band, see Uncanny X-Men (band) The Uncanny X-Men, first published as simply The X-Men, is the flagship Marvel Comics comic book series for the X-Men franchise, it features the adventures of the eponymous group of mutant superheroes. While hugely successful now, it took a number of years since the X-Men's first issue (cover dated ...Uncanny X-Men #266 (August 1990No quick definition available.August 1990). Currently to date, Gambit has had three self-titled series.
A mutantIn Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a human being who is born with genetic modifications that allow for abilities not possessed by regular humans is commonly called a mutant.mutant, Gambit possesses the ability to manipulate kinetic energy as well as limited hypnosis. He is also skilled in burglaryBurglary is a crime related to theft or another crime. It typically involves breaking into a house, outbuilding (such as a shed, stable, or garage), business, school, place of worship, boat, aircraft, rail car, or motor vehicle with an intent to commit a crime. To carry out a burglary is to burgle (British English, a word coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in his 1937 novel The Hobbit as ...burglary, the use of a boA bō (棒: ぼう) or kon, a long staff, usually made of tapered hard wood or bamboo, but sometimes it is made of metal or plated with metal for extra strength; also, a full-size bō is sometimes called a rokushakubō (六尺棒: ろくしゃくぼう). This name derives from the Japanese words ...bo, card throwingCard throwing is the art of throwing standard playing cards. First popularized in the West among stage magicians, the art of throwing cards was called scaling. In 1997, a segment on MTV News:Unfiltered, featuring Jon W and the Fellas from Denver, Pennsylvania, introduced card throwing to a new generation. As of 2007, ...card throwing, and hand-to-hand combat.
A professional thief, few X-Men trusted Gambit when he first joined the group, a source of stress between him and his longtime on and off again love interest RogueRogue (Anna Marie) is a Marvel Comics superheroine, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Michael Golden, she first appeared in Avengers Annual #10 (August 1981). More than most mutants, Rogue considers her powers a curse. She involuntarily absorbs the memories, physical strength, and, ...Rogue. This was exacerbated when his connections to villainA supervillain, or supervillainess, is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various mediums. Supervillains typically concoct complex and ambitious schemes to accumulate power. Supervillains are often used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes. Their extraordinary brainpower, superhuman abilities, or sheer ambition make them viable antagonists for the most gifted heroes. Many supervillains ...villain Mister SinisterMister Sinister (Dr. Nathaniel Essex) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Sinister is a supervillain, a foe of the X-Men and related teams. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marc Silvestri, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #221 (September 1987). Sinister ...Mister Sinister were revealed, although some of his team members accept that Gambit honestly seeks redemption.
Gambit appeared on the X-Men animated seriesX-Men is an American animated series which debuted on October 31, 1992 on the Fox Network as part of its Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup. X-Men is Marvel Comics' second attempt at an animated X-Men program, after the ill-received half-hour pilot "Pryde of the X-Men" was broadcast multiple times between 1989 and 1992. It is widely considered, along ...X-Men animated series and in video gamesA video game is a game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. The "video" in "video game" traditionally refers to a raster display device. However, with the popular use of the term "video game", it now implies any type of display device. The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal ...video games. He also starred in two solo series, one lasting from 1998 through 2001 and the other 2004 though 2005. He also starred in two miniseries of his own, the first having been released in 1993 and the other in 1998.
The X-Men's self-described ladies man, Gambit has shown a more vulnerable side of himself over the years, especially when it comes to Rogue, his love. Gambit remains fiercely proud of his Louisiana heritage, and speaks in a very thick New OrleansIts status as a world-famous tourist destination is due in part to its architecture, music, cuisine, its annual Mardi Gras, and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as "The most unique city in America."Institute of New Orleans History and Culture at Gwynedd-Mercy CollegeBehind the Scenes: Hurricane on the BayouMaps of World: New OrleansNew Orleans: A Choice Between Destruction ...New Orleans, CajunThe Cajuns are an ethnic group mainly living in Louisiana, consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles and peoples of other ethnicities with whom the Acadians eventually intermarried on the semitropical frontier. They are usually French. Today, the Cajuns make up a significant portion of south Louisiana's population, and have exerted an enormous impact on the state's culture.Carl A. Brasseaux, Acadian to Cajun: Transformation of a People. Jackson, Miss.: University Press of Mississippi, 1992.Cajun accent.
