10 Best Female Characters In The X-Men Universe

4. Rogue

The most beloved southern belle in all comics, Rogue began on the opposite side of the fence against the X-Men as a member of Mystique's Brotherhood of Mutants. But after absorbing the powers of Ms. Marvel and nearly murdering her, Rogue reformed and joined the X-Men.

This ongoing tale of redemption gave some more personality to her, and has allowed Rogue to expand beyond the villain she started as. Rogue's energy-absorbing powers also give her a nice sense of character growth, as she is unable to have physical contact with those that she loves. This extra layer of character is crucial, letting Rogue's character grow organically as opposed to just something written for her.

It comes off as real and not a gimmick, allowing Rogue to create a very distinct character. But don't let that trauma fool you, as she's just as tough as any other woman on the team. She's been a long-standing member of the X-Men film franchise, being played by Anna Paquin in all of her appearances. Rogue has also been involved in nearly every piece of adapted media for the X-Men, including cartoons, video games, and films. People have always responded to her character, no matter what side she's on.