Hotoru

Hotoru is a mutant whose power straddles the line between life and death — able to shift at will into a walking-corpse state that grants them flight, immense size and strength, and command over the spirits of the dead. They joined the Outliers before aligning with Rogue's X-Men team at Haven.

Fresh from the relaunched Uncanny X-Men in 2024, Hotoru is one of Marvel's newest voices in the Modern Age mutant saga, debuted by the acclaimed David Marquez in a landmark first issue that collectors are already flagging as a key. In just a short time, Hotoru has racked up an impressive 54 catalogued appearances across Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, and Generation X-23, signaling that Marvel has real plans for this character. Hotoru moves through stories alongside a compelling roster that includes Anna Marie and a wave of fresh faces like Becca Constance Simon-Pinette, Sofia Yong, Jitter, and Calico — exactly the kind of company that suggests an exciting new chapter for the X-Men corner of the Marvel Universe. If you're looking to get in on the ground floor of a character with momentum, Hotoru is one to watch right now.