Since the 1980s, Shelma has long been one of the favorite and regular members of the X-Men. She is featured in video games and TV shows about the X-Men. Also, this character was one of the key in the film "X-Men". The role of the girl was performed by actress Anna Paquin. Rog took 5th place in the ranking of "25 best X-Men."
First meeting
Everyone knows the X-Men. Scum is one of their members. She is a very vibrant and active character. The real name is unknown, but there are a couple of pseudonyms (Anna Maria, Rogue). The character was created by artist Michael Golden and writer Chris Clairmont. Scum appeared for the first time in Avengers Annual No. 10 of August 1981. The assault represents the forces of good. She has beautiful green eyes, straight blond hair with a white lock. The girl weighs 67 kg, and her height is 174 cm. The rascals are married to Gambit, who also represents the forces of good.
History
Like all X-Men, Shelma also has a story that began in Caldecott, the fictional state of Mississippi. The girl’s parents got married while still very young. Priscilla and Owen were hippies. Lovers were poor, but happy. A daughter was born to them in an ordinary commune in which they were forced to live. Despite the fact that this marriage was very fragile, the mother loved her baby very much. People from the hippie movement were very interested in the ancient magic of the American Indians. They found a trusted shaman, who was persuaded to find a magical place ("Far Shores"), helping to fulfill wishes. Unfortunately, the girl’s mother went missing during a secret ritual. Father gave the baby to the education of Priscilla's sister - Kerry. Aunt Kerry was strict and too cold with Anna Maria due to the loss of her sister. This did not prevent the girl from growing up as a wayward, active and independent person. Due to the difficult relationship with Kerry and her father, a girl at a young age leaves home. Soon she begins to use the pseudonym Shelma. The X-Men (photo of the heroine is given in the article) at that time had not yet met the girl, she led a vagabond lifestyle, until Mystic adopted her. The mystic belonged to the Brotherhood of Mutants.
Introducing Power
Shelma learns about her abilities with boyfriend Cody Robbins. Young people flirted and were in love with each other. During the first kiss, the girl’s abilities begin to appear on her boyfriend. After this tragic kiss, Cody falls into a coma, from which he was not destined to leave. This case greatly scares the young girl, she begins to feel an outcast. In order not to harm others, she begins to wear closed clothing. Over time, the Mystic, cleverly manipulating the girl, directs her suppressed emotions into anger. Scum becomes a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
Abilities
What abilities can the X-Men boast? A hoot whose abilities are very powerful can hit any creature with one touch. She will take from the victim all her strength, and maybe her memory. The abilities of this character have some limitations. If some of the victim’s powers are of a mental nature, then she can freely use them. If the abilities are in no way connected with mental activity and require any technology or artifacts, then Schelma will not be able to use them, but taking it away is easy. The effect of touching the beauty may cause the victim a temporary loss of memory or severe shock. In order to protect surrounding creatures, Rog wears special gloves. The girl has the ability of Miss Marvel after their conflict on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Self perception
Who the X-Men are not familiar with? Shelma is one of the brightest heroines. She, just like the other mutants, believes that her unusual abilities are a curse and bring only evil. Recall that her ability lies in the ability, through bodily contact with a person, to take away his mental energy and acquire for himself memory, some skills, strength and energy. When touched with living flesh, the process of energy absorption begins on its own, so Schelma tries to avoid people and other creatures. It is important that this power extends to everyone: other mutants, aliens and ordinary people. This is where one of her pseudonyms, Rogue, originates from, which means "rogue."
With unfamiliar characters, she behaves boldly and arrogantly. With friends and familiar surroundings, Rogue is even too relaxed. Because of her courage and ambitiousness, she is one of the most attractive characters. The charming girl was born in Mississippi, for which she received the nickname "Beauties from the South."
Evil Mutants
The mystic is not such a good friend. After Rogue discovered her abilities, she became a center of interest for various warring parties. The mystic forces the girl to take part in various operations of the Evil Mutants. At first, Rogue persistently refused this, wanting to return to the normal life of a young girl. The case with Cody changed her mind, as she began to think about the limits of her capabilities, as well as about whether there was a place for her in society. These thoughts made Shelma become a puppet in the hands of Mystic. At this time, Anna Maria met a mutant named Blind Spot - a girl who knows how to erase her memory. She somehow manages not to succumb to the forces of Shelma, because of the girl they become close friends. When Mystic decides to get rid of the Blind Spot, she decides to erase her memory in order to protect her friend Rogue. The circumstances are such that the memory of Shelma herself loses.
Miss Marvel
Fate (a female mutant) predicts the future of Shelme, which consists in the fact that she is in danger in the person of Miss Marvel. In order not to sit idly by, Rogue herself begins to look for a meeting with her. The first collision takes place on the Golden Gate Bridge, where the girl purposely touches Carol, capturing her power. Suddenly, Miss Marvel’s savior is Spider-Woman. After this incident, Shelma loses peace, tormented by doubts and feelings of guilt. Confused in himself and his memory, Rogue asks for help from Dr. Charles Xavier. Soon, Scum leaves the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and becomes a member of the X-Men. The second meeting with Miss Marvel occurs when Carol expresses a desire to join the X-Men.
Actress
We all know the X-Men trilogy. Shelma (the actress who played her) looks very impressive in the film. The role was given to the actress from Canada Anne Paquin, who has already been awarded the prestigious Academy Award. She starred in the entire trilogy of the film "X-Men." Shelma (2000 - the release of the first part of the trilogy) organically fit into all three pictures. Colleagues of Anna Pakuin on the set became such famous actors as Holly Berry and Hugh Jackman.
Anna Paquin in the movie X-Men
The New Zealand actress Anna Paquin played the defamation in the X-Men movie trilogy. According to the film, she is in love with Iceberg. In the film, Rogue leaves home after a casual kiss makes a guy fall into a coma for three weeks. She comes in for a drink at the bar, where she meets Wolverine. Soon they are attacked by a mutant named Sabretooth, which is why Rogue and Wolverine fall into Dr. Xavier's office. It turns out that Magneto is trying to build an apparatus that would turn people into mutants, but this is not so simple. Firstly, the human body rejects changes, and secondly, the strength of Magneto himself is necessary for this. Having learned about the unusual abilities of Schelma, he decides to use it for his own purposes.
Soon Rogue gets to Logan, who wounds her with his claws. Touching him, the girl is healed and attacks in response. At this time, Mystic in the form of a school friend Shelma persuades the girl to leave, so as not to frighten the other mutants and not to anger Dr. Xavier. Rogue leaves, but Wolverine catches up with her on the train and persuades her to return. During the conversation, they will be attacked by Magneto, who with a strong blow causes Logan to lose consciousness. How is the intense plot of the X-Men movie going on? Schelma and Magneto go to the city to the Statue of Liberty, where he gives her his strength to make the leaders of all states mutants at the cost of her life. Then Wolverine and Cyclops appear, who destroy Magneto's car. Logan tries to bring Schelm to life, but she no longer shows signs of life. Wolverine shares her regenerative abilities with her and this brings the girl to her senses. Logan himself for some time loses his strength. Together they go to the Institute of Dr. Xavier.
Cartoons
In the animated series Shelma (X-Men) plays one of the key roles. Here she has not only the gift to take away the abilities and memory of creatures, but also the ability to fly and great physical strength. In the animated series "X-Men," Gambit and Shelma are in love with each other. One of the series opens the curtain on Rogue's life before she became part of the X-Men.
In the animated series "X-Men: Evolution," Shelma appears in front of us in the form of an uncertain and notorious teenager. She has tender feelings for Cyclops, which quickly pass after he begins to meet with the popular and hated Helme John Gray.
In the animated film Wolverine and the X-Men, Shelma is a little uncontrollable. After a skirmish with Logan, she leaves for the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, but after a while, viewers find out that all this time the girl was a double agent.
In Marvel Anime: X-Men, Rogue appears in just a few episodes. She still owns the power of Miss Marvel. In the cartoon "Spider-Man," Shelma flashes in just a few episodes. She is portrayed with the same abilities and is friends with old comrades.
The character of Anna Paquin Scum is very popular. A bright and independent girl has won many fans around the world. If you are not familiar with the Marvel world, then it's time to get to know him!