Marvel Introduces New Singaporean Teen Mutant for 'Uncanny X-Men #2'
If you are an avid Marvel fan, especially if you’ve read the comic books, you’re probably familiar with characters such as Wolverine, Gambit, and Rogue. Well, get ready for the next level of action, as Marvel has introduced a new wave of powerful mutants, one of whom hails from the Lion City.
Meet Singaporean teen Sofia Yong, also known as Jitter, one of Marvel’s newest mutants. According to the preview by Marvel, Jitter carries the power of “hyper-focus,” which allows her to do anything that she can set her mind to and mimic any skill.
However, the character bears a significant weakness, as she can only channel any skill within a minute; hence, she keeps a stopwatch to manage her ability.
The teen mutant is slated to appear in Gail Simone’s “Uncanny X-Men #2” for its 2024 edition, where she will be facing the X-Men's master of kinetic energy, Gambit. The new chapter will also follow the story of the X-Men in the post-Krakoa world.
Aside from Jitter, three other mutants will be facing off with the X-Men with their unique powers: Calico, an American mutant who carries the power of psychic connection with her steed, Ember; Ransom, a Buenos Aires-born mutant with a “Black Hole Heart;” and Deathdream, a Japanese mutant who can summon souls of the dead.
Marvel fans also have a lot more to look forward to this year and in 2025, as the entertainment studio has dropped some exciting announcements in the recent “D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” held from Aug. 9 to 11 at Anaheim, California. Read our full recap of D23 2024 here.
Find out how these characters’ stories will unfold by getting your copy of “Uncanny X-Men #2” at your local comic book shop, on sale starting Sept. 11. You can also get your digital copy by downloading and subscribing to the Marvel Unlimited app.
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