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Rogue (Marvel Comics)

Rogue is a fictional mutant character in Marvel Comics, best known as a member of the X-Men.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rogue is a fictional mutant character in Marvel Comics, best known as a member of the X-Men. She can absorb a person’s life force, memories, personality traits, and powers through physical touch, and she first appeared in *Avengers Annual* #10 in 1981. The character has strong relevance for Canadian readers through Marvel comics fandom and the globally distributed X-Men film and television adaptations, which helped make her widely recognized in Canada.

Publication history

Rogue first appeared in *Avengers Annual* #10 in 1981 and was created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden. She later became one of Marvel’s best-known X-Men characters.

Fictional character biography

Rogue was initially introduced as a villain associated with the Brotherhood of Mutants before joining the X-Men. Marvel describes her as a Mississippi runaway whose story leads from villainy to heroism and leadership.

Powers and abilities

Rogue absorbs powers, memories, and other traits through skin contact, and prolonged contact can drain life energy. Her mutant abilities are also associated with superhuman strength, speed, durability, and flight.

Other media

Rogue has appeared across multiple Marvel-adjacent media, including film, television, and video games. In the *X-Men* film series, she was portrayed by Anna Paquin.

Key facts

Rogue is a Marvel Comics mutant commonly associated with the X-Men.
She debuted in *Avengers Annual* #10 in 1981.
Her touch-based power lets her absorb memories, abilities, personality traits, and life force from others.
She began as an antagonist and later became a prominent hero and leader within the X-Men and Avengers.
Rogue is widely identified as Anna Marie LeBeau.

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Canadian context

Rogue has strong relevance for Canadian readers through Marvel comics fandom and the globally distributed X-Men film and television adaptations, which helped make the character widely recognized in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rogue in Marvel Comics?

Rogue is a fictional mutant and X-Men character from Marvel Comics, known for absorbing others’ powers and memories through touch.

What is Rogue’s real name?

Her real name is Anna Marie LeBeau.

When did Rogue first appear?

She first appeared in *Avengers Annual* #10 in 1981.

What are Rogue’s powers?

Rogue can absorb life force, memories, personality traits, and superpowers through physical contact; she is also associated with enhanced strength, speed, durability, and flight.

Was Rogue always a hero?

No. She was first portrayed as an antagonist and later joined the X-Men as a hero.

Who created Rogue?

Rogue was created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_(Marvel_Comics)
Supports: First appearance, powers, mutant status, X-Men association, and creator information.
Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_(Marvel_Comics)
Supports: Real name, first appearance, creator, powers, and film portrayal by Anna Paquin.
Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/characters/rogue
Supports: Character description, touch-based power absorption, villain-to-hero arc, and leadership role.
TV Tropes — https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/MarvelComicsRogue
Supports: Early villain status, Brotherhood affiliation, and origin details.
Fanlore — https://fanlore.org/wiki/Rogue_(Marvel_character)
Supports: Real name, first appearance, and role in X-Men media.
Comic Book Resources — https://www.cbr.com/x-men-rogue-explained/
Supports: Debut, powers, and limits/effects of her touch-based absorption.