Who Is Robert Kelly? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Robert Kelly is a Marvel comic book character, with over 441 comic issue appearances. Senator Robert Kelly was a member of the United States Senate, where he supported the Mutant Registration Act. Despite his beliefs, the X-men have saved him on numerous occasions, and he has since had a changed of heart regarding Mutants. He was shot and killed while giving a pro-mutant speech.

Who is Robert Kelly?

Origin Senator Robert Kelly was a a young American senator who was rising fast in American politics. He was a member of the United States Senate and a huge supporter of the Mutant Registration Act . He, at first, believed that mutants possed a threat to the United States and did everything in his power to secure the future and wellbeing of the American people. Creation Senator Robert Kelly was created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne and first appeared in The (Uncanny) X-Men Vol.1 issue 133 (1980). Major Story Arcs Assasination Atempt Senator Kelly soon became a public figure, which people either loved or hated because of his controversial stand on mutant-politics. Because of this, the Brotherhood of Mutants tried to assasinate him (during the Days of Future Past story). Luckily, the X-men where able to save him. This did however not alter Kelly's thoughts about mutants.

Key facts

Robert Kelly is of human origin and first appeared in "Wolverine: Alone!". The character is published by Marvel. With 441 recorded issue appearances, Robert Kelly ranks among the most featured characters in comics.