Who Is Agent-X? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Agent-X is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Nijo Minamiyori, with over 103 comic issue appearances. After being caught in an explosion along with Black Swan and Deadpool, Nijo Minamiyori awoke with no memory his past and his indescribable desire to become the #1 mercenary of the world. To pursue this goal, he became Agent-X.

Who is Agent-X?

Origin Not much is known about Nijo Minamiyori past except that he was an assassin, mercenary, and agent employed by the Black Swan . He blamed Deadpool for his brother's death. The Black Swan targeted Deadpool because he took credit for the swans assassination of the four winds. Both Black Swan and Nijo located Deadpool and got into a fight with him. However during this time, Nijo's employer Black Swan grew tired of Nijo, and stabbed him in an attempt to kill him. At the same time, a bomb Deadpool had brought to the fight went off, and all were presumed dead. Creation Agent-X was created by Alvin lee and Gail Simone and first appeared (as Nijo Minamiyori) in Deadpool Vol.1 issue 65 (2002) and as Agent-X in Agent X issue 1 (2002). Major Story Arcs Becoming a Merc Both Deadpool and Nijo Minamiyori where presumed dead.

Key facts

Agent-X is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Healing Factor - prologue". The character is published by Marvel. With 103 recorded issue appearances, Agent-X ranks among the most featured characters in comics.