Rogue's true identity and origin are unknown. She is a mutant with
the power to absorb the powers and memories of anyone she touches. This
great power was a curse to Rogue, for she could not touch anyone without
sapping their strength and possible killing them. She was raised by the
super criminal known as Mystique, and became a member of the Brotherhood
of Evil Mutants. When the Brotherhood attacked the Avengers, Rogue used her
powers to take down every member of the super hero group. Although all of
the Avengers later recovered, Rogue found that she had permanently absorbed
the powers and memories of Carol Danvers, aka Ms. Marvel. Rogue gained
super strength, near invulnerability and the ability to fly, but she also
gained Danvers' mind as well. Danvers went into a coma, and Rogue nearly
went insane because of her dual personality. Desperate for help, she
abandoned the Brotherhood and sought refuge with the X-Men.
Time has allowed her to rid herself of the Danvers personality, and
she now uses Danvers' powers for good. She takes every precaution to avoid
using her own absorption power, because of the great harm it can cause. She
has falled in love with fellow X-Man Gambit, but
her inability to even kiss the Cajun has strained their relationship.
Despite all her hardships, Rogue remains a trusted and powerful member of
the X-Men.
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