Who is Marvel's Fantomex? Weapon XIII - Literal "Split Personality"

This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the Marvel Comics character "Fantomex." From his birth as "Charlie-Cluster 7" by nano-machines and living in "The World," escape from the Weapon Plus program along with Weapon XII, having three brains and an external nervous system named E.V.A., using his interesting array of abilities to battle alongside the X-Men and X-Force against Ultimaton (Weapon XV), Deathlok cyborgs, as well as Xorn in the form of Magneto and his New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, him sacrificing his life to save Psylocke, to E.V.A. cloning him as three separate persons named Jean-Phillipe, Cluster, and Fantomex; Let's take a look at this unique Marvel superhero, and powerful ally of X-Force and the X-Men. This includes a short, canon character biography and my own opinionated "Sage Rating," which I use to give ratings of comic books and science fiction characters.
#Fantomex
#XCorporation
#Psylocke
#XMen
#XForce
#EVA
#Wolverine
#WeaponX
#CharlieCluster7
#Marvel
#MarvelComics
#NewSage

[@buckwilde2212]

I love the scene in which - I believe - X-Force is spying on some French supervillain group and they get Fantomex close enough to hear them in order to translate what they're saying... only for Fantomex to reply something along the lines of, "I don't speak French," followed shortly after by, "What? I just like the accent and it annoys people."

[@ryanleatigaga7596]

Why does Fantomex look like the lovechild of Rorshach and Snake Eyes?

[@gilzineto]

I think hes actually inspired by diabolik or shit like this if I recall correctly!

[@Samson2323]

Ryan Leatigaga more like storm shadow

[@rcct44444]

Gilberto Egypto hes also based on Fantomas Look the books up High reccomendations

[@MH-ty7fb]

Because they wear masks and use a black and white color palette. It’s rather unimaginative.

[@levilamont8005]

Stormshadow.... he looks like Stormshadow

[@renzoyao2661]

Explaining about Fantomex is like being in a mathematics class.

[@jamesboyd985]

He is an extremely complicated new mutant, but one of my favorites. The dark Angel Saga is probably some of the best stuff I've ever read in marvel, let alone the artwork. Eva, the world, he's out there but awesome. Weapon x program at its finest.

[@noobslayer135]

Fantomex is weird AF. Makes 100% sense when you realize he was created by Grant Morrison lol

[@matthewbennett1972]

noobslayer135 yep that explains everything. I’m surprised he didn’t rap battle Apocalypse to death

[@Someguywithalotoftism]

This is why I love grant Morrison, he has fun with the weird and makes it good. He makes concepts somehow more logical but weirder. I mean they're mutants, so have fun with the weird powers instead of making it generic like a lot of writers do.

[@jm_r245]

Reminds me of how Hirohiko Araki (creator of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) writes his manga

[@juneberrysaint]

This dude has more powers than Superman.

[@markmolino6091]

Terribilis Stupri ,Lol good one

[@kiltedcripple]

That's not true, Superman has the ultimate superpower: the power to have powers he doesn't have.

[@rigobertomcfarlane1781]

@@kiltedcripple I've heard that so many times where can i read about it?

[@CorbCorbin]

Rigoberto McFarlane The Silver Age

[@justsomegreendude9034]

@@kiltedcripple hell nah

[@kcvic]

he sounds as messed up as moon knight and they both wear white

[@NewSage]

LOL! Good comparison! I hadn't thought of that.

[@MarcAlcatraz]

exactly what i was thinking, team-up anyone?!

[@MarcAlcatraz]

and they both fight villians that wear the inverted version of their costume

[@Va1karius]

kcvic Actually, Moon Knight's costume is silver. An artist screwed up the color scheme. The reason his costume is silver/platinum is because Moon Knight was a werewolf hunter too.

[@MarcAlcatraz]

yeah thats correct Steven Chang but since his 1990's run he's been white and black

[@MisterInevitable]

Stumbled upon your channel 5 days ago, and I'm liking the content thus far

[@NewSage]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you're liking the vids and sharing the channel's "vision!" Have a good one!

[@godswarriordaquanwhite4496]

Mister Inevitable same here it been five days also

[@nikdoggg2000]

Same and same. Solid all around.

[@lepotato135]

I stumbled across it just today and I subscribed right away. It's really good. 😶

[@anthonyvoskuhl9200]

super underrated and under used character!

[@NewSage]

Yep... Maybe they'll shake things up a bit and give him a cameo in the Infinity War movies!... Wishful thinking! LOL!

[@adammyers05]

#Factz

[@rhaeghartargaryen871]

New Sage I'm digging your choice of characters that you review they all seem to have an edgy vibe to them and are quite extreme compared to the normal comic book characters. Very cool concept you got going here keep it up bro.

[@dominus3197]

Anthony Voskuhl Rick Remender run with him in Uncanny X-Force is Legendary. Made him my favorite X-character.

[@dantecrottogini529]

but when he is properly used he is one of the best characters

[@bugkillaz1]

The most ridiculous character ever. Love it.

[@quentinduhart1791]

this guy sounds hard in a good way. it would be hard for them to make movie about this guy. wouldn't mind though

[@khaiphamba5991]

And that, my friends, is the dude appearing in the intro of every New Sage video. Now, due to his inflence on the New Sage channel, from my 1-10 rating, I'll give this dude a rating of 10, which a legendary rating!

[@letsgoooo9200]

all i ask is for a fantomex arkham city type game

[@nash4life124]

This guy has made it into my top 10 best comic characters of all time!!!

[@deadcool3227]

Actually Fantomex talks in a thick french accent because he likes it, and also because it annoys people XD

[@jmsta.romana4660]

Deadpool, you kicked his silly accent out of his mouth once, now he's a French X-Men member. (Hero Mutants)

[@jerrykenney3924]

They wanted to do so much with the character they split him into three entities lol.

[@NevTheDeranged]

this guy literally sounds like they rolled a bunch of dice on the powers table and then halfassed the backstory to make it all fit.

[@DedHedZed]

one of my favorite characters. really wish they did more woth him.

[@geor349]

Damn this channel is fire keep going you will get big on youtube

[@NewSage]

+georpoo 001 - Thanks for the encouragement, and support! I'm glad you like the vids! Take care and have a good one!

[@geor349]

you too man

[@anwarhall2405]

Some of these characters have overly complicated skills and abilities. This Fantomex character makes zero sense.

[@markmolino6091]

anwar hall ,Ent thank you bro ,it really doh make any sense.

[@_gamepoint_]

Which of his powers confused you?

[@oldcowbb]

too many x-men, not just the abilities, the origin is overly complicated

[@Va1karius]

@@oldcowbb Which character? @NewSage breaks them down for new people.

[@brianlawrence8456]

Yeah I’m still processing how he’s with his female brain. And killed but not he seems dangerous but my brain hurts

[@saturncrush]

One if the coolest looking, cool name having, and cool powers jokers of recent years.

[@troymack8205]

Your channel is a hidden gem for sure, lovely info and straight to the point. Perfect for Marvel fans or fans of Heroes in general.

[@dakotacouture9321]

He makes me think of G.I. Joe! This dude is awesome. I think him and Deadpool would be buddies.

[@BrianPhantom27]

Dakota Couture I agree, I wish he’s will be in the Deadpool movie or his own

[@lilbro1984]

If you read the Uncany X Force comics they were already on the same team! Check it out they're on a team with Wolverine, psylocke and archangel.

[@GabrielCruz85301]

Him and Gambit TEAMUP!

[@Obaminator42069]

He looks sick. Really like this character

[@ghostwithknife416]

Now, this is no fault on you, but I still have no clue what exactly Fantomex is or does.

[@jadentab3415]

He created Evan by cloning Apocalypse. He was trying to prove that even though a person is born to be evil, it does not mean that he will definitely be evil in the future. Even though this created a lot problems, but I kind of like his idea.

[@miyclops]

he needs a movie

[@SabreenRezvie]

so people can confuse him for french deadpool lol

[@prophessorz2409]

Rumors are he's in Deadpool 2 with X-Force.

[@jjmmm515]

Sabreen Rezvie lmao dude that cracked me up

[@ryantheroux8531]

I first found him in x-force. That was a great run with 4 of my favorite "mutants"

[@chiaxiong8739]

He's Storm Shadow lol

[@socialmedia4637]

@NotSnarl Don't say his name, Firefly don't like that

[@urbanessentials7753]

I really thought he was Gambit at first. Clearly he's not ,but the accent,trench coat,and Misdirection/charm abilities seemed close

[@shinthemouth2663]

accent?

[@alexanderbyrne9684]

@@shinthemouth2663 french and french creole

[@carlosaverhart]

That Geto Boys reference pic at the end is dope. 😎🔥🔥🔥

[@FNComicGuy]

Your who I come to when I need information on a hero or villain

[@satansbitch7496]

I love your Videos, they're very informative and interesting and the characters you talk about are always lesser known and underrated which is good but could you give us some reading recommendations to the characters you talk about at the end of the Video?

[@randypeterson7045]

That X-Force Picture When they have On Black & Grey Is Dope Af 🖤🤍🖤

[@marklaing6694]

That was cool comparing them to the Gheto Boyz at the last second!!!

[@adammyers05]

I'm a huge fan of Illusions, misdirection, and reality skewing. can you name/recommend ANY OTHER characters that do these any of these things? doesn't have to be Marvel based. Thanks in advance. Links or names will do.

[@johnnyalba6000]

I made Fantomex an instant tier 2 character on Marvel Future Fight he's dope af especially in the x force comics with deadpool wolverine Archangel and psylocke and at the end nightcrawler

[@Gillah_Ville]

He's being introduced to a game I play had to come back to the Gr8 Sage to rewatch this to refamiliarize myself with him. Salute

[@NewSage]

My man!!! 😲 (In Momoa Aquaman voice) 😅😎

[@Dokia7]

Marvel future fight?

[@Gillah_Ville]

Dokia7 yes

[@DesmondGraves]

I imagine Grant Morrison was inspired by the Diabolik character from Italy. Invert the color scheme, add a coat, guns and a weird origin.

[@dominus3197]

Fantomex is my favorite Character. Sheer genius.

[@brandonclyde6350]

bruh no one and I mean no one should put a thumbs down for not liking this video not because of the character but because Sage went into full detail mode like for real. I got to give you the props man thanks for all the info and keep it moving I will stay tuned.

[@NewSage]

+Brandon Clyde - Thanks a lot for the compliment and support! I'm just glad most people like the vids, bro. I'm gonna keep 'em rolling! 👍

[@antwan1357]

i think the character is too complicated how will people be able to get into such a complicated character.? The characters one main good quality tho is that it seems fast paced and the character is not overpowered and has enough various abilities to be useful like a multitool that should have been fantomex name multitool.

[@markmolino6091]

antwan1357 ,Ent he's too complicated, they should of do something simple ,so people could follow him,I wonder if his comic does sell.

[@amandam120]

I believe his name fits. He's the man of mystery. The word phantom is related to mystery. The ex part of it just adds to the whole x gene wording theme running in the comics

[@donnyjoe123]

Comics are always complicated

[@gabrielcarrasco8414]

He is highly interesting because his thought process is complicated. He is meant to be inherently selfish and trust only in himself. But over time he breaks that character trait somewhat. Him having three brains further complicates him, because it would normally tear anyone else apart. One of his brains is a sentinel that killed child Apocalypse, but it's hinted that his other two brains were fighting to prevent it, but his sentinel brain overpowered the other two at the time.

[@antwan1357]

@@gabrielcarrasco8414 see way too complicated. Your average reader is going to sleep if they cram a paragraph of content every time a page turns. This is like the difference between sindication and episodal. Is the content good enough for both no it needs to be edited.

[@yourvader745]

It difficult to like this character, because he has complicated super power, telephaty-holographic projection, eva-symbiotic can reshape , healing factor, predicting move. He like combination of prof x+venom+wolverine+domino. This character funtion just to make a different betwen xforce team and xmen team...lol

[@gabrielcarrasco8414]

Not really like Xavier. More like a lesser Scarlett Witch. He doesn't use telepathy to trick people it seems.

[@silvertemplar8061]

One of the few heroes with Nanite manipulation, a really cool power.

[@mrcomment5980]

I wish he was more popular he's such a solid character

[@iandarr6789]

Do a video on Death's Head!!

[@Jdawgwatchr56]

One of the best mutants I ever read.

[@SuperstarDJSupreme]

Your doing a great job so far. I usually listen to Comicsexplained. Great job so far.

[@NewSage]

+Douglas Jones - Thanks a lot! I'm glad you're liking the vids so far. I'm gonna keep them rolling! Have a good one! 👍

[@Gemini_Godhand]

I've listened to this review several times and I still don't know what this character is all about! I wonder if he would make an appearance in the MCU in a Deadpool movie?

[@jcsmooth70]

Amazing channel!! I truly feel like I'm watching the cliff notes for characters I never knew the full story line for back in the day lol.

[@remmasangcay5348]

Where can I find the thumbnail of fathomex?

[@jaynelson1762]

Reading Xforce now and this video is a big help I was getting well confused.

[@mynewchanel]

Damn ive only seen him in ur intro and i thought it was bane this whole time

[@BlackJezuzBaby]

Me, too! 😂

[@reodimitri]

What a complicated character ‼️😳🤯😮

[@oldschoolfuturistic8084]

The time he made bullets from the mutant who takes mutant powers when he's near others

[@fernandopichardo2503]

PLEASE do daken

[@necromancerignaltus9071]

Tha Fantomex's eyes are gray (a color very clear of the blue).

[@Darkthoughts-z7r]

Frenchpool and his plot armor piercing bullets.

[@dylankirton747]

What are your powers? Fantomex: yes

[@brownsinatra2748]

definitely one of my favorite

[@strikewolf6104]

Same

[@AifDaimon]

He's a F2P-friendly character in Marvel Future Fight, whose X-Genes (mutants' version of character Biometrics in that game) are obtainable via the Deadpool Epic Quest.. Side note: mine is Rank 17 in the world, hehehe

[@charliemashara477]

I haven't heard of the weapons plus program. I am not sure I like that. I don't know what to say about that.

[@lilbro1984]

Sure you have you just didn't know it. The weapon plus program is where Captain America, Wolverine and Deadpool are from. If you never heard it at least you know the children haha

[@derekjones6228]

Thanks for the videos man, I watch a lot of shit about comic books and it's nice to see someone who covers some of the more little known people lime Fantomex and Shatterstar. I LOVED Shatterstar as a kid

[@BLung-tq2mm]

FANTOMEX: (fan- to -mex) {noun} A particularly violent yet illusive case of diarrhea that sneaks up on you after you eat a bunch of Mexican food.

[@NewSage]

+B. Lung - Dude! That's frikin hilarious! 😅 Good one. That gets an Epic rating! 👍

[@BLung-tq2mm]

nice! that gets u a new sub!

[@svkt28]

Wait.. it's Fantomex not Phantom X?

[@brandonmcdaniel5447]

Damn! Bangin' Psylocke! Fantomex's got game!

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

Is that Thing at 7:57 with the metal on his face and tubes out of his back????

[@jimmyhoffa2530]

That is a complicated character but very cool.

[@a.jabari3643]

Your channel is awesome and very helpful, keep going

[@NewSage]

+Ahmed Hassan El Gabary - Thanks bro! I'm glad you like the channel, and I appreciate your support! 😎

[@brandonmanuel6753]

hey sage i love your. channel i was and still am comic book fan. I miss the 90s when it was still booming i use to have the old cards with the scores on them

[@NewSage]

Thanks for the compliment! I'm glad you like the channel!... And yeah... You mentioned the good ole' days!... Ahhh...

[@jjones2417]

A fan of your content. Good channel with short, informative videos in a nice format. Love Fantomex. I'd like to see Taskmaster. Maybe Bishop if you haven't done him yet. Keep up the good work, friend.

[@davidram9511]

What a convoluted character

[@House.Of.Pain.]

That Geto Boys pic next to them villains pic is everything lmao

[@Lastkoss]

This is a weird one.

[@Rodney-1972]

I appreciate the backstory! I'd stopped reading comics during the time he came out. I've seen him a couple of times. Ik know Professor X was using his body. I think he's cool but kinda deadpool-light. Btw I think this is the longest vid you've done.

[@thomasleongeorgerobertglad7560]

Please do a bideo on the Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants (every incarnation if posible)

[@josephguigli5390]

Astonishing video ya comic book nerd! My X-Force I. Q. has leveled up. I need a video on Jubilee, that is if you don't already have a video on your channel that I recently subscribed to.

[@crimsonsmoke9788]

Deadpool+Venom+Cyborg= this dude awesome 👍

[@valentinvanruiz]

He will be in Deadpool 3. Teaming with DP and Doms

[@bugdroid1000]

Fantomx seems like such an interesting character. I never knew about EVA! that's interesting. With your videos, the slides seem to be at low resolution until they stop, it's like once they stop, then a second later they load in full res. does anyone notice this? great video,!!!!

[@NewSage]

Yeah. Fantomex is one of the coolest "underrated" characters out! And the way the images transition is normal for that particular "style" that I selected from the options I have in my software. It's supposed to be some type of "blurring" effect! LOL! But great attention to detail, and thanks for your constructive input... and support! Have a good one!

[@angelmcclees9401]

Morning Sage. If you would my good man, please do Archangel next or Darkhawk if you perfer. Thank you!

[@urboislim2757]

Your channel is so dope 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@tehjboney4249]

Fantomex would be a great S.H.I.E.L.D member look at his powers and costume.Fantomex being experimented on by the Weapon X program would be a familiar story and him being the first to escape from it.Fantomex would be recaptured by Weapon X but would be freed by Mr Sinister and The Marauders he would work with the mutant geneticist collecting mutant DNA for him and later learning about his origin would leave from the mad geneticist and move back to France.Fantomex would later take a trip to Britain and be hired by the S.H.I.E.L.D program there and would join up with a new team of heroes known as Excalibur.Fantomex would be a member of Fantomex and would fight against villains similar to the Weapon Plus program.

[@jeffreyredding9229]

Deadpool 3 maybe... it's funny the most interesting characters are overlooked. That back story is amazing.

[@NewSage]

I know! Unique, deep, slightly confusing, and amazing all rolled into one! LOL! Overall, Fantomex is a beast though! He's, definitely, got a fan here. I'll be waiting to buy tickets for his big screen release... If that ever happened!

[@amandam120]

He fakes the French accent. Said he likes it and it confuses people.

[@kangtheconqueror938]

I'm new here and I'm loving it. More Marvel please. Can you do one of The Annihilators!!

[@keqing2099]

Thank you for the video!

[@youngwolf1574]

One of the best youtuber

[@NewSage]

My man!!! (In Momoa's Aquaman voice)

[@AmedeeBoulette]

What an incredible character!

[@fightflicks4823]

Your videos are awesome!!!!

[@WhiteScarf52]

Great video man.

[@ipneedly2286]

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[@Blakk_Wolf7]

Do a video on Namor! Also Maul of the Wildcats & Backlash of Stormwatch

[@calebray4168]

lol I imagine the stereotypical pepe le pew accent coming from the French wolverine analogue. "I al-so Keeck! ha ha!"

[@MARCO-ij7vr]

well.... we can all agree that he has a tons of abilities and its a bit confusing, but gaw damn! he is one of the most op and at the same time the coolest caracters lately xD and plus he amke out with psylocke so its definitely a win kkkkkk

[@gentlefistinfinity9780]

Hey New Sage I'm a big fan of Fantomex. What do you think about Scott Adkins playing this character in a X-Force movie. What a sight that would be.

[@maxxpowerstallone7371]

hey man love your Channel I'm pretty sure you have a line up already but you should totally do a video on the masked Phantasm. Andre Beaumont need some love on one of these comic channels.

[@blossomfirefan123]

WHAT A GREAT WEAPON!

[@arctorus1807]

Awesome vid just keep the images more in sync with the speech and it's perfect.

[@NewSage]

Thanks! And I'm trying my best, bro! Quirky video editing software, that doesn't have that functionality. But I'm getting better at manually timing it though! LOL! Have a good one!