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    Betsy Braddock

    Character » Betsy Braddock appears in 4595 issues.

    British beauty Elizabeth Braddock is twin sister of Captain Britain a mutant, former fashion model, and Charter Pilot. She is a long-standing member of the X-Men, Leader of Excalibur, and Founder of the reformed Captain Britain Corps, multi-versal alternate versions of herself.

    Short summary describing this character.

    Psylocke is a character that was created in 1976 by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe and made her first appearance in Captain Britain #9 - Demon-Fire. Starting out as a supporting charecter for Captain Britain, Psylocke would eventually find her way to the X-Men. She became very popular in the 1990's due to a body switch. The following is a guide to the essential moments in the life of Elizabeth Braddock, Psylocke.

    Origin

    Captain Britain

    Captain Britain #8 - Riot On Regent Street, Captain Britain #34 - An Odissey of the Mind, and Captain Britain #13 - It's Hard To Be a Hero.

    These three issues will give you Psylocke’s origin and the essential moments in her life before joining the ranks of the X-Men. Recomended for those interested in classic Psylocke. Most of these were written by Chris Claremont with Alan Davis writing the last one.

    New Mutants

    The New Mutants Annual #2 - Why Do We Do These Things We Do ?

    This story is a follow-up to Psylocke’s last appearance in Captain Britain, as well as serving as her introduction to the world of the X-Men. When Psylocke is captured by the X-Men antagonist known as Mojo, she will cross paths with the New Mutants. Here, she will team up with the New Mutants, as well as with her brother, Captain Britain, to fight the forces of Mojo. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Alan Davis.

    Joining the X-Men/Classic Psylocke

    Mutant Massacre

    Mutant Massacre

    Psylocke makes her X-Men debut in one of the biggest story lines of the 1980's, Mutant Massacre. Here you will see a young Psylocke using Cerebro, in a attempt to help the X-Men in the events of this tragedy. Things do not go well for her, as she has a run in with the X-Men antagonist know as Sabretooth. Written by Chris Claremont with art by John Romita Jr and Alan Davis.

    Folly's Gambit

    The Uncanny X-Men #217 - Folly's Gambit, and The Uncanny X-Men #218 - Charge of the Light Brigade

    In these two issues, you will see Psylocke come into her own and the extent of her classic power set. After training with the X-Men, you will see Psylocke team up with Rogue, Dazzler, and Longshot, while they battle the X-Men antagonist known as the Juggernaut. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Jackson Guice and Marc Silvestri.

    Australia Outback

    The Uncanny X-Men #230 - ´ Twas the night ... and Broodfall

    When the X-Men fake their own deaths after the events of 'Fall of the Mutants' they take up residence in a abandoned town in the Australian Outback that was ran by the Reavers. In Uncanny X-Men #230 you will see Psylocke in a bonding issue. Broodfall is a story-arc where the old X-Men foes known as the Brood try to evade the Earth. This story-arc will see the debut of Psylocke’s armored costume. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Marc Silvestri.

    Ladies Night

    The Uncanny X-Men #244 - Ladies' Night

    This is a bonding issue, where you will see Psylocke spend time with Rogue, Dazzler and Storm. You will also see the debut of future X-Men charecters Jubilee, here. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Marc Silvestri.

    Nimrod

    The Uncanny X-Men #246 - The Day of Other Lights and The Uncanny X-Men #247 - The Light That Failed

    See Psylocke and Rogue's friendship grow here. When the Sentinels from the future known as Nimrod returns, Psylocke and Rogue will be the first ones to try and stop it. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Marc Silvestri.

    The Cradle Will Fall

    The Uncanny X-Men #248 - The Cradle Will Fall

    Psylocke will be reverted to a child by the Nanny, while the remaining X-Men will battle to save her. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Jim Lee.

    The Dane Curse

    The Uncanny X-Men #249 - The Dane Curse and The Uncanny X-Men #250 - The Shattered Star

    Psylocke and the remaining X-Men will have to cope with the losses that they took in Uncanny X-Men #248 here. They will later venture to the Savage Lands in hopes of rescuing another one of their own, Lorna Dane, also known as Polaris. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Marc Silvestri.

    Body Switch/1990's Psylocke

    Lady Mandarin

    The Uncanny X-Men #256 - The Key That Breaks The Locke and The Uncanny X-Men #257 - I am Lady Mandarin

    Here Psylocke is captured by a man named Matsui Tsurayaba and the assassins group known as The Hand, where they transform her into a assassin. She will become a mindless shell of what she was and be subservient to the Mandarin. Her mission: kill Wolverine. It will be up to Logan and Jubilee to save her and get her to remember who she was. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Jim Lee.

    Harriers Hunt

    The Uncanny X-Men #261 - Harriers Hunt

    When Wolverine is captured by a group called the Harriers, it will be up to Psylocke and Jubilee to rescue him. Written by Chris Claremont with art by Jim Lee.

    The Resurrection of the Flesh

    X-Men #4, X-Men #5, X-Men #6, and X-Men #7

    When Wolverine is captured by Matsui Tsurayaba, Psylocke will once again become brainwashed by the Hand, and be forced to do battle with her fellow X-Men. Written by John Byrne and Scott Lobdell with art by Jim Lee.

    Kwannon

    X-Men #20 - Digging in the Dirt, X-Men #21 - The Puzzle Box, and X-Men #22 - The Mask Behind the Facade.

    While attempting to grow closer to the X-Men blue team leader Cyclops, Psylocke gets into a fight with his girlfriend, Jean Grey. During the fight, Psylocke is interrupted by the presence of her former body. The other Lady claims to be the real Elizabeth Braddock and calls Psylocke a imposter. Find out the truth behind Psylocke’s body changing in these issues. Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Andy Kubert.

    Soul Possession

    X-Men #31 - Soul Possessions Part One: The Butterfly and The Hawk and X-Men #32 - Soul Possessions Part Two: The Leopards and The Cats.

    After Psylocke’s counterpart, now going by Revanche, is infected by the Legacy Virus, Psylocke will half to prepare for her possible death. Find out if Psylocke will be able to return to normal in this two part story-arc. Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Andy Kubert.

    Untapped Potential

    X-Men #29 - Return to Hellfire! And The Uncanny X-Men #319 - Untapped Potential

    In these issues, Psylocke and Arcangel pay a visit to the Hellfire Club. They later bond over them both having their bodies violated, Arcangel by Apocalypse and Psylocke by the Hand. See the beginnings of this relationship form here. Written by Fabian Nicieza and Scott Lobdell with art by Andy Kubert and Steve Epting.

    Sabretooth

    The Uncanny X-Men #328 - Precipicece

    In a reach from Mutant Massacre, Psylocke once again battles Sabretooth. See if Psylocke’s spend new training and skills will be enough for her to overcome this fearsome mutant in this issue. Written by Scott Lobdell with art by Joe Madureira.

    Crimson Dawn

    Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn

    After being injured by Sabretooth, Psylocke was later healed by the Crimson Dawn. After healing, she was changed. She now had the mark of the Crimson Dawn on her face and possessed new powers. Witness the secrets behind these changes in this four issue mini series. Written by Ben Raab with art by Salvador Larroca.

    Modern Era

    X-Treme X-Men

    X-Treme X-Men

    As the turn of the century came around, Psylocke found herself once again being written by her created, Chris Claremont. Psylocke is only featured in the first story arc.

    Uncanny X-Men

    Uncanny X-Men

    Psylocke is featured on the team during Chris Claremont's third Uncanny X-Men run. Here she will be resurrected and be involved in the House of M tie in and a arc that takes place in the Savage Lands.

    Solo Adventure

    Psylocke

    In this solo adventure, you will witness Psylocke and Wolverine take a journey to Japan where Betsy tries to visit her former body. However, these plans change when her body is burned in front of her. She discovers that this plan was set up by Matsui Tsurayaba, and then decides to do what she had wanted for years; kill Matsuo Tsurayaba. Written by Chris Yost with art by Harvey Talibao.

    Uncanny X-Force

    Uncanny X-Force

    See Psylocke join X-Force, along side her former flame, Arcangel. Here you will see multiple Psylocke focused stories. Written by Rick Remender with art by Jerome Opeña.

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