Chen Zhao

A mysterious presence in Marvel's mutant landscape, Chen Zhao made their entrance in 2020's Marauders — one of the freshest and most acclaimed series of the Modern Age — stepping onto the page courtesy of Gerry Duggan and artists Matteo Lolli and Mario del Pennino. With only a handful of appearances, Chen Zhao is an intriguing figure on the periphery of a bold era for Marvel's X-line, sharing pages with the likes of Lucas Bishop and the shadowy Kade Kilgore. Rare and elusive, this is exactly the kind of character that rewards the dedicated reader who pays close attention to the margins of a landmark series.