10 Things Everyone Forgets About Storm from The X-Men

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Ororo Munroe, aka Storm, is arguably one of the most iconic members of Marvel’s X-Men. She was first introduced in 1975, alongside several other characters, for Giant-Size X-Men. Since then, she’s been a hero and a heartbreaker, making a lasting impression on readers everywhere. However, Storm has been around long enough for some details of her story to get forgotten by all but her most die-hard fans.

Storm is an essential member of the X-Men team. She’s a born leader with a compassionate heart. As such, she’s played an important role in many hero’s journeys, including those of Kitty Pryde and Gambit. Her journey is far from over, but hopefully, more details of her story won’t be forgotten.

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Storm First Met Xavier When She Was a Child

Young Storm Attempted to Pick Professor X’s Pockets

It’s natural to assume that most X-Men didn’t meet until the team was founded. However, a few instances prove this assumption false. During the events of Uncanny X-Men #117, it’s revealed that a young Ororo Munroe crossed paths with Charles Xavier, and interestingly, the interaction didn’t occur in a way that most fans could have predicted.

When Ororo was very little, she was a thief living in Cairo. She came across Xavier here, as he admittedly looked like a good mark to the child. She had no way of knowing that he was a powerful telepath, after all. While Charles immediately recognized Ororo’s potential, he knew that speaking of it would merely spook her. His plans didn’t matter, as another mutant’s attack allowed Ororo to slip away.

9

Ororo is Extremely Claustrophobic

Storm’s Claustrophobia Came Up in the Animated Series

Ororo Munroe is one of the most confident and powerful heroes around, but even she has a weakness. This fact makes her human, and fans love her for it. When Storm was a little girl, she survived a horrible accident, which led her to become exceptionally claustrophobic. The whole story is very traumatic, and readers may want to use a sense of caution before delving into all the details.

While Storm survived the harrowing experience, it left her forever marked. She grows increasingly uncomfortable and panicked when forced into small spaces. X-Men: The Animated Series portrays Storm’s claustrophobia in detail during several episodes, including “Deadly Reunions” and “Captive Hearts.” Since this time, Storm has worked hard to gain a sense of control over her phobia, and she’s shown amazing progress.

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Storm Breaks All the Villains’ Hearts

X-Men Villains Seem to Keep Falling in Love With Storm

Over the years, Storm has developed a bit of a reputation for being a heartbreaker. Her famous hero romances include T’Challa, Forge, Wolverine, and Angel. Even those fighting for the side of evil have trouble resisting Storm’s charms. For example, Doctor Doom has proven his continued infatuation with the hero, starting from the very first time they met.

Doctor Doom is not the only villain to fall for Storm, as Arkon the Magnificent, Loki, and Dracula have all made fools of themselves to gain her favor.Arkon kidnaps Storm before later leaving his love and asking her to become his Queen. Loki made his opinions clear during Storm’s time on Asgard, and even Dracula courted Storm.

7

Storm Has a Royal Lineage

Ororo’s Mother was a Princess

There are many details for fans to learn about Storm’s backstory, some of which are more obvious, even to casual fans. However, some fans are likely unaware that Storm comes from a royal lineage. Ororo’s mother, N’Daré, was a princess of an African tribe, though admittedly, readers don’t know a whole lot more beyond that.

Storm gets her iconic looks from her mother’s side of the family. That’s right, Storm’s white hair and blue eyes are not part of her mutation but rather a famous part of Storm’s lineage. Interestingly, Ororo’s mother did not have these traits, though she was able to pass them down to her daughter. These traits are a signifier of an ancient priestess line within the tribe, showcasing her family’s significance.

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Storm Is a Natural Leader

When the X-Men Need Storm, She Always Rises to the Occasion

Storm is a natural leader, whether or not she wants to be. On more than one occasion, Storm has been called into the role of leadership, and every time, she has met that demand headfirst. One such example is when Storm takes charge of a mutant gang called the Morlocks. Admittedly, Storm didn’t actually want the title of leader, but she fought for it regardless, as it was the only way to bring peace to the situation.

Likewise, Storm has taken it upon herself to lead the primary X-Men team, which she ran for several years.She would later form her own X-Men team in X-Treme X-Men. Another prime example of Storm’s need to care and guide would be the squad she began at Xavier’s, aka Storm’s Student Squad.

5

Storm’s Godson MjNari Caught the Attention of the Shadow King

Many X-Men Fans Aren’t Familiar With Storm’s Family Tree

Readers would be justified in wondering more about Storm’s family tree. While her ancestry has been delved into a little bit, there’s always room for more details. Interestingly, Storm does have an extended family tree, depending on which universe fans choose to look at. For example, in Earth-92131 from X-Men: The Animated Series, Ororo Munroe is the godmother of a young man named MjNari.

MjNari lives in a small village with his mother, though that all changes when the Shadow King finds a way to Earth. The Shadow King immediately targeted MjNari, taking possession of the young man before Storm and her allies could get there. Storm was so determined to save her godson that she offered herself up to the Shadow King. Together, Storm, Rogue, and MjNari successfully shoved the Shadow King back into the Astral Plane.

4

Storm Brought Gambit Into the Fold

Storm Vouched for the Thief When Nobody Else Would

Gambit has been with the X-Men for so long that it’s easy to forget he wasn’t a founding member. However, fans have Storm to thank for Gambit’s presence on the team. She and Gamit crossed paths following her battle with the Shadow King. She was lucky enough to be saved by Gambit, and it’s safe to say she returned that favor tenfold.

Storm didn’t immediately bring Gambit to the X-Men, as she first had to regain her memories. During this intermission, the two became fast friends, forming a strong bond of trust. Naturally, when Storm regained her memories, she didn’t hesitate to lead Gambit to the X-Men, going so far as to vouch for the thief, even when everyone else questioned his loyalty.

3

Storm Has Joined Many Teams

Storm Has Been a Member of Several Teams Besides the X-Men

Most people see Storm and think of her allegiance to the X-Men, and that is both fair and valid. However, Storm has actually been a member of dozens of teams over the years, though admittedly not as many as Wolverine. Since her introduction, Storm has made a point of working with several different hero organizations. For example, Storm joined the ranks of the Avengers following the fall of Krakoa.

In addition to being a member of the Avengers, Storm has also worked alongside The Fantastic Four. This occurred following Marvel’s first Civil War, in which Reed and Sue needed to take a step back from being heroes for a bit. They left Storm and Black Panther in charge of the team while they were gone.

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Storm Was Targeted for Body-Swapping Shenanigans

Sometimes Storm’s Caring Ways Put Her in the Crossfire

As mentioned earlier, Storm is naturally caring and has gone out of her way to help take care of new X-Men recruits and students. Unfortunately, in at least one instance, this made her the target of a very specific attack. It all started when Kitty Pryde’s parents opted to transfer the young student from Xavier’s School to the Massachusetts Academy.

For those unaware, the Massachusetts Academy was Emma Frost’s rendition of a mutant school, and she was very eager to get her hands on young Kitty Pryde. When Storm escorts the young student to the campus, Emma strikes and uses her psychic abilities to swap bodies with Storm as a means of manipulating Kitty Pryde. Storm has never forgiven her fellow mutant for his actions.

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Storm Is the Goddess of Thunder

She May Not Be Thor, but Storm Still Holds the Title of Goddess of Thunder

Storm is no Thor, but she is the Goddess of Thunder. She already deserved this title for her power over the weather, but another event helped solidify things. It all started thanks to one of Loki’s many schemes. He forged his own version of Mjolnir, which he appropriately dubbed Stormcaster, and when Storm picked up the hammer, she became the Goddess of Thunder.

Of course, it didn’t take long for Storm to realize Loki was manipulating her. This was far from Storm’s only dance as the Goddess of Thunder. She would later regain the title and hammer, using it in a battle against Thor in X-Men: To Serve and Protect #3. In a third instance, one of Storm’s family members prayed for the return of her divinity, and with it once again came Stormcaster.

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