X-Force Movie: 10 Characters Who Must Be Included

5. Warpath

warpath John Proudstar was an Apache mutant recruited by Professor X to his second team of X-Men. As Thunderbird, John helped rescue the original X-Men from the living island called Krakoa. But on the first mission following that, Thunderbird was killed in action and is sometimes known as the first X-Man who fell in battle (technically the second if you count the Changeling, who died while impersonating Professor X). James Proudstar was John€™s younger brother who blamed the X-Men for his brother€™s death. He joined Emma Frost€™s Hellions and sought direct revenge on the X-Men. After realizing he couldn€™t kill in cold blood, he left the Hellions and returned to his reservation. But shortly after, his tribe was massacred and James then joined X-Force, taking on the name Warpath. During his time with X-Force, Warpath also developed a strong friendship with Siryn, which led to him becoming attracted to her (although she didn€™t reciprocate). This is ripe for the makings of a love triangle between Warpath, Siryn, and Deadpool. More than that, Warpath also helps add more diversity with a Native American superhero. And after Johnny Depp€™s Tonto, the Native American community is really owed some payback in the form of some proper representation. This time, don€™t get a white guy of questionable Native American heritage to play the character, especially if he€™s going to slap a dead animal on his head and speak in pidgin English.
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Percival Constantine is the author of several novels and short stories, including the Vanguard superhero series, and regularly writes and comments on movies, comics, and other pop culture. More information can be found at his website, PercivalConstantine.com