So, the majority of X-MEN have been mutants, but there have been a few non-mutants on the team, Hepzibah and Deadpool being examples. And there's been debate on whether or not Longshot is actually a mutant or not. Anyways, what do you think of the X-MEN having non-mutants as members?

In some instances maybe. For instance @EC277 had a great idea for Julia Carpenter (Arachne) to join up. It might be interesting to examine the impact of a non-mutant especially a mother or father, taking up the fight in behalf of their kid or a other relative. Sue Storm would also be great this role. In fact I would live to her confirmed as a mutant, but that's another story. I think with Havok and Wasp's relationship in Uncanny Avengers, she would easily have a place amongst the xmen, especially if they ever decide to go in search of Katie.

But part of me says that there are enough xmen characters out there and really we should use them instead of non-mutants.

So either way... I guess if theres a great story and reason for it then it may be ok

I agree, So many X-men that need some time in the spot light. Though you saying the Sue Storm thing makes me think that would would be awesome, Also Arachne or Kaine. Wonder what ever happen to those 2, Since in spiderverse they stayed on earth 1.

I like it

@darkpesmerga10: I've been trying to figure out a way to get more Sue (invisible woman) in my life. But the credit on that idea goes to @Mcklayn. His idea opened my eyes. I do wonder if Fantastic Four fans would be OK with this though? I doubt it

I prefer it, Karima Shapandar, Moira Mactaggert, Warlock, Hepzibah, Juggernaut, Stevie Hunter, Captain Britain, X-Men (the book, not the team) have a lot of non mutant characters that played important roles. A large part of Xavier's dream and philosophy revolves around integration with humans, not segregation or superiority or inferiority. So I think its important when the X-Men (the team not the book) has strong human and non mutant characters working around, with and against them. Unfortunately (and I haven't read X-Men for a few years, so things might be different) the last few years direction of X-Men, overall seem to overlook that dynamic.

All good in the hood

@hawk2916: Well the Fantastic 4 are being split up after Secret wars we still don't know where reed or sue will be. Johnny with inhumans and Thing with the guardians

@darkpesmerga10: Sounds like an opportunity for Sue. But for the record I really hate what they are doing with FF.

I think @SC has it right though about the interaction. Where the hell is Stevie Hunter anyway?

They have been taking in non mutants since the 1960s...it's fine.

carol denvers joined the x-men and eventually the starjammers

It always pissed me off they didn't accept Cloak and Dagger into the fold. Total _ssholes.

if you were down with the cause then the X-men dont care. heck, cyclops tried to recruit carol into his rebel team after AvX because he knows she believes in the X-men more than most people

She's been in limbo for too long. Although maybe that's a good thing. I'd hate to have had some hack writers turn her into a pariah over time.

I've always loved it.

@hawk2916: I posted a thread on it on the FF boards, only one replay but it was negative lol but one voice doesnt speak for an entire fanbase so idk

as for as this question, i prefer if its all just mutants but only because there are sooo many mutants that could be used and deserve the time, at the same time having a character that is associated with the cause around for a few issues or a story arch isnt a terrible thing

@ms-lola: wasnt that editorial? They keep on retconning Cloak and Dagger so who knows are they mutants or not?

@mcklayn: yea I agree. And I saw that on the FF boards. Seems like everyone there is talking about the movie though.

@hawk2916: You're probably right. Still angered me though, considering they were still kids and were homeless and needed help with their unique powers. A bad decision, all around.

@ms-lola: Yea. I'm with you on that for sure

I'm alright with it as long as they're at least a mutated human, like Deadpool or even Spiderman.

It might help with their public image to have stable non-mutant members on their teams. Like, part of their current problems stems from them secluding themselves and giving off this 'mutants only' vibe. (Thinking the X-Men's stance on the Scarlet Witch matter when Xavier brought them and the Avengers together to discuss her unravelling sanity).

It wouldn't be a bad idea if they opened up to generally take in kids with superpowers and not just the ones that happen to owe those powers to mutations. Would it?

If the character has history with the X-men I am OK with it .

It really depends on what character it is and how it's handled. Some character with history with the X-Men like Carol Danvers could be good. Besides that X-Men are supposed to work for the peaceful coexistence so having a team of mutants and non-mutants is pretty logical if you ask me.

The X-Men started as an analogy for civil rights; what message does it send if they become exclusionary on the basis of genetic heritage? Wouldn't that be a slap in the face to Xavier's MLK-esque dream and acknowledgement of Magneto's initial counter-rhetoric? ~shrugs~ Besides, Marvel will retcon mutants out of existence and claim that they are all Inhumans or Eternals or blah blah blah middle finger to Fox.

Really, who cares? Marvel? Only for your dollars.