The Origin of Nightcrawler

On this episode of History of the Marvel Universe, we're looking at the origin of Kurt Wagner, the Amazing Nightcrawler!
Sources:
Giant-Size X-Men 001 (1975)
X-Men Annual 004 (1980)
Uncanny X-Men 142 (1981)
Marvel Comics Presents 103 (1992)
X-Men Unlimited 004 (1994)
Excalibur 077 (1994)
Uncanny Origins 008 (1997)
Excalibur Minus 1 (1997)
Uncanny X-Men 428-434 (2003-2004)
Nightcrawler 008-011 (2005)
Nightcrawler 002 (2014)
Additional information from the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.
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[@lunakingsley.7247]

Finally someone points out that Azazel is a mutant not an actual demon.

[@bobdmz6437]

Night crawler is the perfect example of a book not being its cover.

[@united3577]

You are so underrated

[@JimmyTurner]

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[@glitchking666]

Nightcrawler was always one of my favorite characters, not only is his power awesome but the fact that he looks demonic bit is very religious created a cool dynamic that you don't get to see very often. And the fact his father only wanted to get a child with his powers to save his people from the hellish dimension he travels through, makes his childhood that much more interesting

[@B1g_B0sssss]

Hes also very hot.

[@Shadow-Walker-13]

Nightcrawler was the original reason I got into X-Men comics and the animated series. He is such an underrated character and in many ways he has unique powers among the unique.

[@kittycatmeowmeow963]

Same.

[@funzjag]

Kurt is a man with a kind heart who knew where to seek aid when demonic entities are around......to THE LORD. As youth and a non believer, I rolled my eyes at Kurts' faith. As an adult Christian, I appreciate Kurt being portrayed as a man of faith .

[@Joseph_Drew_III]

A more accurate description of your kind can be found in Reverend William Stryker

[@jhonmaverick9963]

My favorite X-Man! And dude, I've been binging your videos, I can't get enough at how good these videos are! Your narration is so good, you make it sound like these characters actually existed. You're like a biographer telling their life.

[@ll7868]

Kurt is underrated, he was leader of Xcalibur and a little known fact, he's a fantastic cook.

[@House.Of.Pain.]

I wish they would’ve kept the original concept for his origins the one where Mystique is his father and Destiny his mother I think that would’ve been so much better in my opinion but 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MerryMarvelite]

I totally agree.

[@House.Of.Pain.]

@Ty rapper guy man exactly I would say I wished they’d retcon it now but no telling how it would turn out now with the writers they have

[@angelg9070]

Actually his original concept was a demon for DC comics. When brought to Marvel, Nightmare was supposed to be his dad. That was also shot down, then he came up with the Mystique/Destiny child, which was also shot down…until recently.

[@marcustuggles8761]

My favorite since the arcade game when I was a kid. Great video!!

[@dirtrich3681]

Same

[@kenlipson8686]

You teleport me back to my childhood with new memories

[@dantheface2986]

Another great video

[@DSkehan2004]

Nightcrawler was my first favorite X-Men character on the X-Men series.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

🤘🏿 Nightcrawler Is the heart of the Team

[@E_Cleazy]

This channel is a gem!!!

[@alexandrefrauches132]

Nightcrawler is one my favorite super heroes of all. He represents the true meaning of being a x-men. He has demonic look is and usually one of the main targets of the prejuice the x-men are victims, with the humans constantly using him as exemple of how mutant are dangerous monsters just because of his physical look. In this situation it would have been easy to have Kurt as angry, torture anti-hero but is not the case. Despite the way he is treat by people, he is one the most optmistic, kind-hearted and heroic characters in all comics.

[@nuhussl7]

All facts

[@Chuck_EL]

@@nuhussl7 Kurt is my top 3 favorite X-Men he's so awesome Alan Cumming played him perfectly in X-Men 2

[@toshatrollwarrior]

My favorite X-Man! Thanks!

[@demcrusher7086]

First got introduced to nightcrawler in Secret Wars. Kurt's my boy! Keep up the awesome job 👏

[@jonathanplooij3666]

thanks for the video

[@jetsmith6281]

Here’s a tidbit most of you didn’t know. Night crawler was created on the pacific island of Guam. Dave cockrum the creator was on the U.S. territory of Guam during a strong typhoon. The power was out and the winds were loud. Completely terrified, Cockrum wanted to teleport of the island. He then fumbled with the idea of a hero that can teleport.

[@coolguy2.052]

Cool

[@ll7868]

My dream X-Men lineup; Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Angel, Storm, Beast and Jean as Phoenix. Yeah, I'm old. That's the lineup that took on the Sh'iar Imperial Guard in the trial of The Dark Phoenix.

[@robertmontes5606]

Thank you, great format, please keep it up.

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[@kevynknox1]

I love these origin tales you tell! Great stuff! If you ever want to collaborate, let me know. The Mighty Marvel Mayhem Show can always use the company! 🤩

[@theyetirulrs]

Hands down my favorite xman

[@trexadvent4726]

Who do you think is better between Nightcrawler with his Teleportation and Quicksilver with his Super Speed?

[@legoshix2843]

Can yo do the origin of green goblin and also Spider-Man btw awesome video 😎

[@jamesellerbee4406]

He was Dave Cockrum's favorite

[@loveremy5107]

Can you do Quake

[@DeadPool-XF]

Silver Sable, Jean Grey, Vengeance, Psylocke

[@vincentfranklin17]

One of my favorite X-Men!

[@ianfinrir8724]

Mystique certainly gets around, doesn't she?

[@ilyassfouad5190]

I would love to hear the origin of the character known as "Rom"

[@ibrahimissaiaawad2888]

Good sir, I should really like to hear the history of Havok, when he first appeared etc!

[@BurnessAtleyPrep]

good story

[@goncalofernandes1432]

Could you do the origin of Grey Gargoyle?

[@DIEGhostfish]

Azazel's addition was so silly.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Squadron Supreme, the Thunderbolts and the Illuminati?

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do origin of the Brood, Namor the Submariner, Kang the Conqueror, Annihilus and Tryco Slatterus the Champion of the Universe?

[@aaronhemme8913]

This origin has once again been retconned

[@MeshuggahDave.]

my fav...

[@nikaoharbour6962]

How to open the movie 101: X-Men 2

[@جٍآڪسوون]

Nightcrawlet - Cospix

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Namor the Submariner, Crossfire, Whiplash, Darkhawk, Union Jack, Annihilus and the Broods?

[@trexadvent4726]

Which live action version of Nightcrawler do you think is better between the one from X-Men United or the one from both X-Men Apocalypse and X-Men Dark Phoenix?

[@cbear3476]

Best X-Men

[@Klownmg]

Wagner is pronounced "Vagner"

[@Howlabunga]

how about doing the Origin of Havok?

[@blackghost202]

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[@luther1546]

I had no idea that Mystique is Nightcrawler's mother.

[@madacn]

Make an origin vid of Azazel?

[@garyjones1688]

I have her movie figure she is one of my favorites I just need her son's nightcrawler he's also one of my favorites I might make one

[@solonsaturngaming3727]

My favourite part was when we was about to get staked in the heart 😂

[@A.Z.S.GXZ777]

💙Nightcrawler.💙

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do origin of Avenger-X and the Protector?

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For April: Forbush Man, Milk & Cookie, Slapstick, and Spider-Ham.

[@andrewt6338]

How about the original Marauders.

[@paulmiller7838]

Considering they are German it is pronounced Vagner.

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[@sophiawilson8696]

Azazel is a mutant from ancient race of mutants with Demonic Features they are called Neyaphem.

[@AzraelOldominion]

Ah-Zah-Zel is the correct pronunciation

[@SuperBadspeller]

Moon boy and devil dinosaur

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[@tyquanjackson6158]

Nightcrawler dad

[@leavealekalone]

Nightcrawler is really hot 🥵

[@rob-brown]

ug they keep adding stuff to these characters origins... sooo nightcrawler came to the states before prof x found him in germany.... nah i can't accept it.... ug. wish they would stop monkeying around and get down to telling real stories...

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