Uncanny X-Men #178

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #178

Publishing Date: February 1984

Highlights: When faced with the decision to go home with her foster-mother Mystique or stay with the X-Men, Rogue decides to stay with the X-Men.

Synopsis: Convinced that Xavier is mind controlling Rogue into staying with the X-Men, Mystique attacks the X-Men while they are attending the ballet in New York, incapacitating Colossus first. Professor Xavier decides to keep Rogue out of the fight in order to not force her to test her loyalties. While the X-Men fight the Brotherhood, Kitty breaks into the Fantastic Four’s headquarters in order to “borrow” a device that could save Colossus’ life. Back at the mansion, Mystique attacks Xavier, intending on killing him in order to get Rogue back. Before Mystique can kill Xavier however, Rogue stops her and convinces Mystique that she is with the X-Men of her own free will. Mystique and the Brotherhood retreat. Kitty however, is found fallen off the Baxter building, presumably dead.

Extra Info: Rogue and Mystique talk about how Rogue grew up with Mystique, before her powers manifested.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes

Rom Spaceknight #31

Issue: Rom Spaceknight Vol. 1 #31

Publishing Date: June 1982

Highlights: Rogue poses as criminal psychiatrist, Dr. Kellogg in order to free fellow members of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Synopsis: The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are being transported to West Virginia during a snowstorm.  Rom stops the transport truck from running over convicts who have slipped while clearing the roadways and the transport truck lifts off and takes flight towards the prison. The convicts convince Rom that they are slaves and he frees them then takes off towards the prison himself. When Rom gets to the prison he realizes he has been fooled and tries to make up for his mistake by preventing the brotherhood from escaping. Rogue escapes with Mystique and Destiny in tow only to encounter an even more disturbing monster within a mansion they take shelter in.

Extra Info: Rogue alludes to growing up in a mansion down south. 

Contradictions: No

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes



Avenger Annual #10

 

Issue: Avengers Annual Vol. 1 #10 

Publishing Date: 1981

Highlights: Rogue’s first appearance to comic books as a member of her foster mother’s newly formed Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Synopsis: In San Francisco, Spider Women saves a mysterious woman who is pushed off the Golden Gate Bridge. Reverted to an infant-like state, the woman is identified as Carol Davners and Spider Women calls in Professor Xavier to help fix Carol’s state of mind. Professor Xaiver identifies Carol’s attacker as a girl named Rogue and continues to fix Carol's mind which has been reduced to a blank slate. Meanwhile, Rogue takes the attack to the Avengers in New York, taking down Captain America, Thor, the Vision and Wonder Man all on her own. Spider Women joins in on the fight and Rogue flees. Mystique and Rogue use Rogue’s new powers to break the rest of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants out of prison, where the Avenger’s try to stop them, but Rogue and Mystique escape, leaving the Avengers to fight Blob, Pyro, Avalanche and Destiny, who quickly surrender. In New York, the Avengers reunite with Ms. Marvel only to have her throw their happy hellos back in their faces. The Avengers leave disheartened and return to Manhattan.

Extra info: Rogue is unable to absorb Wonder Man’s abilities.

Contradictions: N/A

Powers taken: Ms. Marvel (permanently), Captain America, Thor

Key issue: Yes