Oct 1, 1968 CE
First Appearance in X-Men #49
Lorna Dane debuts as a new mutant with magnetic powers, initially suspected of being a mutant terrorist. #marvel #xmen )
Chronological Storyline (33 Milestones)
Mar 1, 1969 CE
Joins the X-Men
Polaris becomes a member of the X-Men in X-Men #60, replacing Marvel Girl. #xmen #marvel )
1970 CE
First Romance with Havok
Polaris begins a romantic relationship with fellow X-Man Havok (Alex Summers) in X-Men #65. #xmen #romance )
1975 CE
Departs X-Men
Polaris leaves the X-Men after a breakdown, later revealed to be due to mental manipulation. #xmen #marvel )
1981 CE
Revealed as Magneto's Daughter
In X-Men #125, it is revealed that Lorna Dane is the daughter of Magneto, though later retconned. #magneto #xmen )
1982 CE
Joins X-Factor
Polaris becomes a member of X-Factor, the government-sponsored mutant team, in X-Factor #1. #xfactor #marvel )
1986 CE
Marries Havok
Polaris marries Havok in X-Factor #27, solidifying their long-standing relationship. #xfactor #marriage )
1991 CE
Leaves X-Factor
Polaris leaves X-Factor after the team disbands, later joining Muir Island X-Men. #xmen #marvel )
1992 CE
Joins X-Men Blue Team
Polaris becomes a member of the X-Men Blue Team in X-Men #1 (1991). #xmen #marvel )
1993 CE
Powers Enhanced by Malice
The villain Malice takes over Polaris, enhancing her magnetic powers and causing destruction. #villains #xmen )
1995 CE
Returns to X-Factor
Polaris rejoins X-Factor in X-Factor #100, now led by Havok. #xfactor #marvel )
1998 CE
Death and Resurrection
Polaris is killed by the villain Holocaust but later resurrected by Apocalypse. #death #resurrection )
2000 CE
Joins X-Men: The End
Polaris appears in the alternate future series X-Men: The End. #xmen #alternateuniverse )
2004 CE
Returns to Main Continuity
Polaris returns in X-Men #157, revealed to have been in a coma. #xmen #marvel )
2005 CE
Joins X-Factor Investigations
Polaris becomes a member of the new X-Factor Investigations team in X-Factor #1 (2005). #xfactor #marvel )
2006 CE
Leads X-Factor
Polaris takes over leadership of X-Factor after Havok leaves. #xfactor #leadership )
2008 CE
Magneto Lineage Retconned
It is revealed that Polaris is not Magneto's biological daughter, but his DNA was used to create her. #magneto #retcon )
2009 CE
Joins X-Men: Legacy
Polaris appears in X-Men: Legacy, dealing with her powers and identity. #xmen #marvel )
2010 CE
Appears in Avengers vs. X-Men
Polaris fights alongside the X-Men during the Avengers vs. X-Men event. #avengers #xmen )
2012 CE
Joins Uncanny X-Men
Polaris becomes a member of Cyclops' Uncanny X-Men team. #xmen #marvel )
2013 CE
Powers Fully Mastered
Polaris gains full control over her magnetic powers, becoming one of the most powerful mutants. #powers #xmen )
2014 CE
Joins All-New X-Factor
Polaris leads a new X-Factor team in All-New X-Factor #1. #xfactor #marvel )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Battleworld
Polaris appears in the Secret Wars event, part of the X-Men '92 tie-in. #secretwars #xmen )
2016 CE
Joins X-Men Blue
Polaris becomes a member of the time-displaced X-Men Blue team. #xmen #marvel )
2017 CE
Mothervine Incident
Polaris is involved in the Mothervine storyline, where her powers are used to create new mutants. #xmen #storyline )
2018 CE
Joins X-Men Red
Polaris joins Jean Grey's X-Men Red team. #xmen #marvel )
2019 CE
Krakoa Era Begins
Polaris becomes a citizen of Krakoa, the mutant nation, in House of X/Powers of X. #krakoa #xmen )
2020 CE
X-Men Vote Winner
Polaris wins the X-Men fan vote to join the main X-Men team in X-Men #1 (2021). #xmen #fanvote )
2021 CE
Leads X-Men Team
Polaris serves as a leader of the X-Men during the Reign of X era. #xmen #leadership )
2022 CE
Appears in X-Men: The Trial of Magneto
Polaris plays a key role in the Trial of Magneto storyline. #xmen #magneto )
2023 CE
Joins X-Men: Before the Fall
Polaris appears in the X-Men: Before the Fall one-shot. #xmen #marvel )
2024 CE
Fall of X Event
Polaris is a central figure in the Fall of X crossover event. #xmen #event )
2025 CE
New X-Men Team
Polaris continues as a key member of the X-Men in the post-Krakoa era. #xmen #marvel )