Forge (character)

Forge is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, he has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr., Forge first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #184 (Aug. 1984). Forge shared a romantic relationship with Storm and a brief affair with Mystique, which led him to associate with the X-Men and thus enhancing the technology at the X-Mansion. He was also a member of X-Factor. Forge was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr. His first appearance was in The Uncanny X-Men #184 (Aug. 1984). Claremont's outline for the character's debut includes a real name of Forge, Daniel Lone Eagle, although the character was not named in Marvel canon. As part of Marvel NOW!, Forge returns as a member of Cable's X-Force. Forge is a mutant with an innate superhuman talent for invention and an intuitive genius. He is a Native American of the Cheyenne nation. Despite being trained as a medicine man, he primarily relies upon technology rather than mysticism to accomplish his tasks. This rift between Forge and his elder teacher, Naze, makes Forge leave his past behind and join the military. While in the army, Forge serves in the Vietnam War. After rising in the ranks to become a sergeant, he is asked to join S.H.I.E.L.D. Forge declines, seeing his need is in Vietnam. During his second tour of duty in the war, his comrades are killed by enemy troops. In anger, he uses their spirits to summon a band of demons to destroy the opposition. Forge, concerned about his former comrades, decides to order a B-52 bombing on his position to close the portal from the world of the unliving. The bombs destroy the spirits, but he is injured as well, losing his right leg and right hand. This action allows the demon called the Adversary to come to Earth. After this, Forge is hesitant to employ his mystical abilities.