Risque

Risque is a mutant operative who became entangled with X-Force, developing a close connection with James Proudstar (Warpath). She possesses the ability to compress matter, effectively imploding objects or people she touches.

Debuting in the pages of X-Force #56 in 1996, Risque arrived at a moment when Marvel's mutant universe was at its most sprawling and kinetic, brought to life by the sharp creative team of Jeph Loeb and Adam Pollina. She carved out her place in the Copper/Modern Age alongside a compelling roster of characters — sharing pages with the likes of James Proudstar, Domino, Roberto Da Costa, and Nathan Summers — which speaks to the high-octane corner of the Marvel Universe she calls home. Her presence has proven surprisingly durable, with appearances stretching from the mid-nineties all the way through 2023 and turning up across titles like Reign of X and Deadpool Epic Collection. For collectors drawn to the grittier, more morally complex edges of the X-Men world, Risque is one of those intriguing figures worth tracking down.