“…’Gambit’ was created by writer Chris Claremont and illustrator Jim Lee. Drawn by artist Mike Collins, Gambit made his first appearances in Marvel Comics ‘The Uncanny X-Men Annual’ #14 (July 1990) and ‘The Uncanny X-Men’ #266 (Aug. 1990).
“Belonging to a subspecies of humans called mutants, Gambit can mentally create, control, and manipulate pure kinetic energy. He is also incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in card throwing, hand-to-hand combat, and the use of a bō staff.
“Gambit is known to charge playing cards and other objects with kinetic energy, using them as explosive projectiles.
He was part of a thieves' guild before becoming a member of the X-Men.
“Often portrayed as a ‘ladies' man’, Gambit is a ‘Cajun’ from New Orleans, fiercely proud of his heritage and speaks both Cajun English and Louisiana French…”
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