Mar 1, 1986 CE
Birth of Nathan Summers
Nathan Summers is born to Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor in Uncanny X-Men #201. He is the first child of the Summers family. #marvel #xmen )
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Oct 1, 1986 CE
Nathan Infected with Techno-Organic Virus
In Uncanny X-Men #210, Nathan is infected with the techno-organic virus by a mutant named Apocalypse. This virus threatens his life and sets his destiny. #marvel #xmen )
Jan 1, 1987 CE
Nathan Sent to the Future
In Uncanny X-Men #211, Cyclops sends Nathan to the future with a woman named Askani to save him from the virus. He is raised in a harsh timeline. #marvel #xmen )
Dec 1, 1990 CE
Cable First Appearance as Adult
Cable appears as an adult in New Mutants #87, leading the team. He is a time-traveling soldier with a cybernetic arm and eye. #marvel #xmen )
Aug 1, 1991 CE
X-Force Founded by Cable
Cable reforms the New Mutants into X-Force in New Mutants #100. He leads a paramilitary team focused on proactive mutant protection. #marvel #xforce
Mar 1, 1992 CE
Cable Solo Series Launches
Cable #1 begins his solo adventures, exploring his past and future. The series runs for 107 issues. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 1993 CE
Stryfe Revealed as Clone
In X-Cutioner's Song crossover, Stryfe is revealed as a clone of Cable. This event ties Cable's past to Apocalypse and the Summers family. #marvel #xmen
Jan 1, 1995 CE
Cable and Deadpool Team-Up
Cable and Deadpool first team up in Deadpool #1. Their dynamic becomes a fan-favorite, leading to a shared series later. #marvel #deadpool
Jul 1, 1996 CE
Cable Fights Apocalypse in Future
In Cable #20-25, Cable returns to the future to confront Apocalypse. He learns more about his role as a messianic figure. #marvel #cable )
Sep 1, 1997 CE
Cable Joins X-Men
Cable becomes a member of the X-Men in X-Men #70. He works alongside his father Cyclops and other X-Men. #marvel #xmen )
May 1, 1998 CE
Cable's Origin Revealed in 'The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix'
The miniseries 'The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix' details how Nathan was raised in the future by his parents' consciousnesses. #marvel #xmen
Feb 1, 1999 CE
Cable Loses Techno-Organic Virus
In Cable #75, Cable is cured of the techno-organic virus by a mutant healer. He gains full control of his powers. #marvel #cable )
Aug 1, 2000 CE
Cable and Deadpool Series Begins
Cable and Deadpool #1 launches, featuring the duo's adventures. The series runs for 50 issues. #marvel #deadpool
Mar 1, 2001 CE
Cable's Role in 'Messiah Complex' Begins
The 'Messiah Complex' storyline starts in X-Men #205. Cable protects the first mutant born after M-Day, Hope Summers. #marvel #xmen
Jan 1, 2002 CE
Cable Dies in 'Messiah War'
In X-Force #25, Cable sacrifices himself to save Hope Summers during the 'Messiah War' storyline. He is later resurrected. #marvel #xmen
Jun 1, 2003 CE
Cable Returns in 'Second Coming'
Cable returns from the future in X-Men: Second Coming #1. He helps the X-Men defeat Bastion and secures Hope's future. #marvel #xmen )
Sep 1, 2004 CE
Cable's Past Explored in 'Cable: The End'
The miniseries 'Cable: The End' shows Cable's final battle in the far future. It provides closure to his timeline. #marvel #cable )
Apr 1, 2005 CE
Cable Appears in 'House of M'
Cable appears in the 'House of M' event, but his role is minor. The event reshapes the mutant world. #marvel #xmen
Nov 1, 2006 CE
Cable Joins 'Uncanny X-Force'
Cable becomes a member of the new Uncanny X-Force team in Uncanny X-Force #1. He works with Wolverine and others. #marvel #xforce
Aug 1, 2007 CE
Cable's Role in 'Messiah Complex' Concludes
The 'Messiah Complex' storyline ends with Cable taking Hope Summers to the future. He becomes her protector. #marvel #xmen
Mar 1, 2008 CE
Cable and Hope Summers Series Launches
Cable #1 (vol. 2) begins, focusing on Cable raising Hope in the future. The series runs for 25 issues. #marvel #cable )
May 1, 2009 CE
Cable Fights Stryfe Again
In Cable #15, Cable confronts Stryfe once more. The battle reveals more about their shared origins. #marvel #cable )
Jul 1, 2010 CE
Cable Returns to Present in 'Second Coming'
Cable and Hope return to the present in X-Men: Second Coming #2. Cable dies again but is resurrected by the Phoenix Force. #marvel #xmen )
Jan 1, 2011 CE
Cable's Role in 'Avengers vs. X-Men'
Cable appears in 'Avengers vs. X-Men' as a supporting character. He sides with the X-Men during the conflict. #marvel #xmen
Sep 1, 2012 CE
Cable's Past with Askani Explored
In Cable and X-Force #1, Cable's training with the Askani is further detailed. He leads a new X-Force team. #marvel #xforce
Apr 1, 2013 CE
Cable's Techno-Organic Virus Returns
In Cable and X-Force #10, the techno-organic virus reactivates. Cable struggles to control it. #marvel #cable
Feb 1, 2014 CE
Cable Appears in 'Death of Wolverine'
Cable appears in the 'Death of Wolverine' storyline, mourning his friend. #marvel #xmen
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Cable in 'Secret Wars'
Cable appears in the 'Secret Wars' event, fighting in the Battleworld domain. #marvel #events )
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Cable's Solo Series Returns
Cable #1 (vol. 3) launches as part of Marvel's All-New, All-Different initiative. It runs for 5 issues. #marvel #cable )
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Cable's Role in 'Inhumans vs. X-Men'
Cable participates in the 'Inhumans vs. X-Men' war, fighting for mutantkind. #marvel #xmen
May 1, 2018 CE
Cable's Death in 'Extermination'
In Extermination #1, Cable is killed by a younger version of himself. This leads to a time-displaced X-Men storyline. #marvel #xmen )
Feb 1, 2019 CE
Young Cable Appears
A younger, less experienced Cable appears in the comics, taking the place of the original. He joins the X-Men. #marvel #xmen )
Jul 1, 2020 CE
Cable in 'Dawn of X'
Cable becomes a key figure in the 'Dawn of X' era, working with the X-Men on Krakoa. #marvel #xmen
Apr 1, 2021 CE
Cable's Techno-Organic Virus Cured Again
In Cable #10 (vol. 4), Cable is permanently cured of the techno-organic virus by a mutant healer. #marvel #cable )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Cable's Role in 'Judgment Day'
Cable appears in the 'A.X.E.: Judgment Day' event, fighting against the Celestial. #marvel #events
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Cable's Past Revealed in 'Sins of Sinister'
In the 'Sins of Sinister' storyline, Cable's alternate future selves are explored. #marvel #xmen
Mar 1, 2024 CE
Cable's New Solo Series Announced
A new Cable solo series is announced for 2024, continuing his adventures in the Krakoa era. #marvel #cable )