X-Men hero Rogue waves her fist in front of the Dark Phoenix's fiery energy
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Casandra Ronning
Published Feb 15, 2026, 11:30 PM EST
Casandra Ronning is a staff writer for Screen Rant's anime section. Since mid-2024, she has dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry. She is most proud of conducting an exclusive interview with popular voice actor Stephanie Nadolny.
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Rogue has always stood out among Marvel’s X-Men due to her unique power. With the ability to absorb memories and power from other mutants through touch alone, she was long forced into a lifestyle of restraint and anxiety, as any brush of skin carried consequences. In films, animated series, and comics, that danger and unpredictability defined much of Rogue’s being.
However, there are modern stories in Marvel Comics that have reshaped fans’ understanding of Anna Marie’s power. Many fans might not be familiar with these recent developments and still believe that her impressive power is defined by caution due to her uncontrollable mutant ability.
Rogue Is Best Known for Her Powerful Siphoning Abilities
Anna Marie a.k.a. Rogue flying wearing her classic yellow and green costume in X-Men comics
Since her earliest appearances, Rogue’s mutant ability automatically activated through direct skin contact. With this power, she can absorb memories, powers, and the life force of her victims, often leaving them weakened or unconscious. Due to this, she often resorted to wearing gloves and layered clothing that ensured full skin coverage.
The extent of her ability was abundantly clear from the first moment she was introduced in 1981 in Avengers Annual #10, following her attack on Carol Danvers, Ms. Marvel, whose strength, durability, and flight permanently became part of Rogue’s abilities, with fragments of Carol’s identity existing alongside her own thoughts.
Years later, during the Uncanny Avengers era, Rogue would go on to absorb Wonder Man’s powers, making her virtually invulnerable and immensely strong. Decades since her debut, Rogue remains one of the most powerful and versatile mutants in Marvel Comics. However, while she’s most known for her siphoning abilities, there’s far more to her power.
Rogue Gained Control Over Her Powers Ages Ago
Gambit and Rogue fighting together in Marvel Comics
Over time and countless comics, Rogue’s mutation gradually shifted from an involuntary reaction to a controlled, regulated ability. Recent commentary from Gail Simone, the writer behind Uncanny X-Men, revealed that Rogue not only gained control of her siphoning years ago, but also retains traces of Carol Danvers and Wonder Man’s powers.
These developments cement her place as one of Marvel’s most impressive powerhouses.
Recent comics now depict Anna Marie and her life with Remy LeBeau, better known as Gambit. While Rogue still has her absorption abilities, she now has far more control over them as compared to her early appearances and retains superhuman strength, durability, and flight. These developments cement her place as one of Marvel’s most impressive powerhouses.
X-Men
Movie(s)
X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
First Film
X-Men (2000)
TV Show(s)
X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)
Video Game(s)
X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
Character(s)
Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23
Comic Release Date
213035,212968
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