X-Men Origins: Nightcrawler #1
In "Nativity," young Kurt’s life as a circus performer takes a sudden turn when he discovers his mutant ability to teleport—offering a chance at freedom, but also drawing the deadly pursuit of the circus owner. With the help of a priest who shelters him, Kurt’s journey toward self-discovery leads to a pivotal moment when Charles Xavier arrives to offer him a new path. Written by Adam Freeman and Marc Bernardin, with striking art by Cary Nord and James Harren, and colors by Chris Sotomayor, this issue features a cover by Cary Nord that captures the raw intensity of Kurt’s escape.
In "Nativity," young Kurt faces a harrowing choice when his mutant teleportation power awakens, forcing him to flee the circus where he’s been exploited. With the cruel circus owner hot on his trail and the priest who sheltered him dead, Kurt’s desperate escape leads to a fateful encounter with Charles Xavier—just as the X-Men’s mission begins.
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↩ Reprints Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975)
Reprinted in X-Men Origins II #[nn] (2011), X-Men Origins: The Complete Collection #[nn] (2018), Bubi Extra #21 (2024)
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