Cannonball (Sam Guthrie) is a Marvel Comics superhero known for his thermo-chemical propulsion powers, leadership of the New Mutants, and membership in X-Force and the Avengers. This timeline covers his key milestones from debut to recent appearances.
Sam Guthrie debuts as Cannonball in Marvel Graphic Novel #4: The New Mutants, created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod. He is introduced as a young mutant from Kentucky with the ability to blast off like a rocket. #comics #marvel )
Cannonball becomes a founding member of the New Mutants in The New Mutants #1. He is the first leader of the team, guiding younger mutants under Professor X's tutelage. #comics #xmen
Cannonball gets a spotlight issue focusing on his family background and his father's death in a coal mining accident. This story deepens his character and motivation. #comics #origin )
Cannonball and the New Mutants face the Demon Bear in New Mutants #18-20, a pivotal arc that tests his leadership and showcases his powers. #comics #horror
Cannonball participates in the Mutant Massacre crossover, fighting the Marauders alongside the New Mutants. This event marks a darker turn for the team. #comics #crossover
In New Mutants #59-61, Cannonball and the team face the Adversary and are believed dead. This storyline leads to the team's relocation to Asgard. #comics #event
Cannonball battles demonic forces during the Inferno event in New Mutants #71-73. He helps protect his teammates from the chaos. #comics #demons )
In New Mutants #74-76, the team takes a break in Kentucky, visiting Sam's home. This story explores his roots and family dynamics. #comics #family
Cannonball is captured and transformed into a slave on Genosha in the X-Tinction Agenda crossover. He is rescued by the X-Men and New Mutants. #comics #genosha
The original New Mutants team disbands in issue #100. Cannonball leaves the team to join X-Force, a more militant group led by Cable. #comics #farewell
Cannonball becomes a founding member of X-Force in X-Force #1, written by Rob Liefeld. He serves as a key member under Cable's leadership. #comics #xforce
Cannonball participates in the X-Cutioner's Song crossover, fighting against Stryfe and the Mutant Liberation Front. He plays a role in the conflict between X-Men and X-Force. #comics #crossover
Cannonball battles Magneto during the Fatal Attractions crossover. He is injured but survives the conflict. #comics #magneto )
Sam's younger sister, Paige Guthrie (Husk), joins X-Force in X-Force #43. This adds family dynamics to the team. #comics #family )
In the alternate reality of Age of Apocalypse, Cannonball is a member of the X-Men. He appears in X-Calibre #1-4. #comics #alternatereality
Cannonball fights against Onslaught in the Onslaught crossover. He is one of the heroes who sacrifices himself to defeat Onslaught, but is later resurrected. #comics #event )
Cannonball appears in X-Force #100, a milestone issue. He continues as a core member of the team. #comics #milestone
After X-Force disbands, Cannonball becomes a teacher at the Xavier Institute, mentoring younger mutants. #comics #teacher )
Cannonball returns to the New Mutants in a new series (vol. 2 #1-13). He leads a new generation of mutants. #comics #newmutants
Cannonball joins the X-Men in a storyline to find Cyclops. He becomes a temporary member of the team. #comics #xmen
Cannonball appears in Grant Morrison's New X-Men run, specifically in the 'E is for Extinction' arc. He is part of the student body. #comics #morrison )
Cannonball becomes a member of the Avengers in Avengers #57 (vol. 3). He serves alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. #comics #avengers )
Cannonball is present during the Avengers Disassembled storyline, where the team faces a devastating attack. He survives and later helps rebuild. #comics #event
Cannonball is not part of the New Avengers but appears in tie-in issues. He continues his Avengers tenure. #comics #newavengers )
Cannonball appears in the House of M crossover, where his powers are altered in the alternate reality. He is a member of the X-Men in that world. #comics #alternatereality
Cannonball registers with the government during the Civil War, siding with the pro-registration faction. He becomes a member of the 50-State Initiative. #comics #civilwar )
Cannonball fights the Skrulls during the Secret Invasion. He is part of the Avengers resistance. #comics #skrulls
Sam Guthrie marries Vril Rokk (Smasher), a Shi'ar imperial guard member, in X-Men: Kingbreaker #4. This expands his cosmic connections. #comics #marriage )
Cannonball participates in the War of Kings crossover, fighting alongside the Shi'ar. He helps protect the universe. #comics #cosmic
Cannonball appears in the Realm of Kings storyline, continuing his cosmic adventures with the Shi'ar. #comics #cosmic
Cannonball fights the Serpent's forces during the Fear Itself event. He is part of the Avengers. #comics #event )
Cannonball sides with the Avengers during the Avengers vs. X-Men conflict. He fights against the Phoenix Five. #comics #avx
Cannonball becomes a member of the Uncanny Avengers, a unity team of Avengers and X-Men. He appears in Uncanny Avengers #5-22. #comics #unity
Cannonball appears in the Original Sin tie-in issues, dealing with secrets revealed about his past. #comics #event )
Cannonball appears in the Secret Wars event, specifically in the Battleworld domains. He is part of the X-Men '92 tie-in. #comics #secretwars )
Cannonball is involved in the Death of X storyline, dealing with the Terrigen Mist crisis affecting mutants. #comics #inhumans
Cannonball appears in X-Men: Gold as a supporting character, helping the team with various missions. #comics #xmen
Cannonball appears in the Extermination miniseries, dealing with time-displaced X-Men. He helps protect the timeline. #comics #time travel )
Cannonball is resurrected on Krakoa in the House of X / Powers of X event. He becomes a citizen of the mutant nation. #comics #krakoa
Cannonball appears in various Dawn of X titles, including X-Men and New Mutants. He is part of the Krakoa era. #comics #dawnofx
Cannonball leads a mission in space with the New Mutants in issue #18. He reconnects with his cosmic side. #comics #newmutants )
Cannonball attends the Hellfire Gala, a major social event on Krakoa. He is seen interacting with other mutants. #comics #hellfiregala
Cannonball is involved in the Fall of X storyline, dealing with the fall of Krakoa and Orchis attacks. He fights to protect mutantkind. #comics #fallofx
Cannonball appears in the new X-Men: From the Ashes relaunch, continuing his role as a veteran mutant hero. #comics #xmen