Bishop (Marvel Comics)

Lucas Bishop is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. 

 Publication history 
He was created by writer John Byrne and artist Whilce Portacio, making his first appearance in The Uncanny X-Men #282 in November 1991.

 Fictional character biography 
Bishop is a mutant from a dystopian future where mutants are persecuted and nearly extinct. He possesses the ability to absorb and project vast amounts of kinetic energy, which he uses both defensively and offensively. Bishop's backstory involves traveling back in time to the present-day Marvel Universe to prevent the apocalyptic future he comes from.

 Powers and abilities 
Bishop can absorb energy from physical impacts and energy blasts. He can release the stored energy as concussive blasts. His abilities grant him strength, agility, and durability. Bishop is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and weaponry.

 Role in Marvel Universe 
Bishop is a member of the X-Men and related mutant teams. He is known for his serious demeanor, dedication to preventing mutant extinction, and complex relationship with other mutants and heroes. His presence often introduces themes of time travel and alternate futures in Marvel storylines.

 In other media 
Bishop has appeared in animated series such as X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men: Evolution, and Wolverine and the X-Men. He also appears in the 2014 movie X-Men: Days of Future Past, portrayed by Omar Sy.

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