Dr. Martin

A quietly intriguing corner of the Marvel universe, Dr. Martin made their debut in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men #240 in 1989, brought to life by the legendary creative team of Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri during the rich Copper Age of comics. With X-Men team affiliations and a presence that has persisted across an impressive span of titles stretching into 2024, this character shares their world with luminaries like Storm and Alison Blaire, as well as fellow doctors Milan, Shiner, and Snodgrass — a fascinating ensemble that hints at the layered, character-dense storytelling that defined that era. Six appearances may seem modest, but in the sprawling X-Men tapestry, every thread has its place, and Dr. Martin's continued relevance across decades — turning up even in Wolverine and Jubilee: Curse of the Mutants — makes this a rewarding find for the dedicated completist who loves uncovering the quietly persistent figures that give Marvel's mutant world its remarkable depth.