Editing Polaris (Marvel Comics)

{{Short description|Fictional character from Marvel Comics}}
{{Infobox comics character
| character_name = Dr. Lorna Sally Dane<br />{{small|Polaris}}
| image = File:Polaris (2022 Design).webp
| caption = Textless variant cover of ''X-Men'' (vol. 6) #6 (January 2022).<br />Art by [[Russell Dauterman]] and [[Matt Wilson (comics artist)|Matthew Wilson]].
| alter_ego = Lorna Sally Dane
| species = [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Human mutant]]  
| publisher = [[Marvel Comics]]
| debut = ''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #49<br>(October 1968)
| creators=[[Arnold Drake]]<br>[[Jim Steranko]]
| alliances=[[Horsemen of Apocalypse]]<br>[[Starjammers]]<br>[[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]]<br>[[Acolytes (comics)|Acolytes]]<br>[[X-Men]]
| aliases=Mistress of Magnetism<br>Pestilence<br>Polaris<br>[[Malice (comics)#Malice (Marauder)|Malice]]
| powers=
*Magnetic field manipulation granting:
**Electromagnetic spectrum manipulation and sight
**Magnetic force fields, pulse, and flight
**Organic iron manipulation
**Energy absorption
*Partial resistance to [[ionizing radiation]]
*Fast elimination of toxins and drugs
}}
'''Polaris''' ('''Dr. Lorna Sally Dane''') is a character appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Created by writer [[Arnold Drake]] and artist [[Jim Steranko]], the character [[First appearance|first appeared]] in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #49 (October 1968).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=October 2, 2017 |title='The Gifted' Premiere: Who Is Polaris? |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/who-is-polaris-lorna-dane-the-gifted-x-men-marvel/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Dane has also been a member of the [[X-Men]] and the [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]], in which she is frequently paired with her on-again off-again romantic interest [[Havok (character)|Havok (Alex Summers)]].<ref>{{multiref2
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Like the other X-Men, Lorna Dane belongs to the subspecies of humans called [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutants]], who are born with superhuman abilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=November 24, 2021 |title=One X-Man May Be an Omega-Level Mutant - Or Something Even More Powerful |url=https://www.cbr.com/one-x-man-may-be-a-secret-omega-level-mutant-or-something-even-more-powerful/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> She can control [[magnetism]] in a manner similar to her father, [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]], who served as the X-Men's main antagonist in early stories. Although it was speculated for decades, the fact that Magneto was her father was not revealed until a 2003 storyline, some 35 years after the character's debut.<ref>Austen, Chuck. ''Uncanny X-Men'' #421(2003). [[Marvel Comics]].</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=December 18, 2019 |title=X-Men: 10 Mutants With The Same Powers |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-x-men-mutants-with-the-same-powers/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> Many of Lorna's stories involve her mental instability and mental health issues, particularly her [[bipolar disorder]], which is exacerbated by the repeated [[brainwashing]] episodes and other traumatic events. Lorna's mental health has also been a factor in storylines where she becomes evil or loses control of her abilities. The character has been known as Polaris, Malice, and Pestilence at various points in her history.<ref name="Gaber">{{Cite web |last=Gaber |first=Nabeel |date=February 2, 2021 |title=X-Men: Polaris Is Marvel's Most Mistreated Mutant - Which Makes NO Sense |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-polaris-mistreated-mutant/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> 

The character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including [[video games]], [[animated]] [[television series]], and merchandise. Lorna Dane made her live-action debut in ''[[The Gifted (American TV series)|The Gifted]]'' (2018), portrayed by [[Emma Dumont]].

== Development ==

=== Concept and creation ===
The new costume worn by Polaris in the ''Fall of the House of X'' (2024) series was designed by comic book artist Lukas Werneck.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mack |first=Mike |date=January 15, 2024 |title=Polaris Takes the Fight to Orchis in First Look at Marvel's "Fall of the House of X #2" |url=https://www.laughingplace.com/w/entertainment/polaris-takes-the-fight-to-orchis-in-first-look-at-marvels-fall-of-the-house-of-x-2/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=LaughingPlace.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Marvel Comics requested a suit paying homage to [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Samantha |date=January 14, 2024 |title="They Asked For an Homage to Her Father's Suit": X-Men Artist Confirms Polaris' New Costume Was Inspired by Magneto's Classic Look |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-confirms-polaris-costume-inspired-magneto-marvel/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Publication history ===

=== 20th century ===
Lorna Dane debuted in ''[[Uncanny X-Men|The X-Men]]'' #49 (October 1968),<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=272}}</ref> created by writer [[Arnold Drake]] and artist [[Jim Steranko]].<ref name="back65">{{cite journal |last=Brown |first=Jonathan Rikard |date=July 2013 |title=X-Factor vs. X-Factor: A Look at the Role of Identity in Peter David's X-Factor |journal=[[Back Issue!]] |location=Raleigh, North Carolina |publisher=[[TwoMorrows Publishing]] |issue=65 |pages=73–78}}</ref> She appeared in the 1975 ''[[Giant-Size X-Men]]'' series, and the 1986 ''[[X-Factor (comic book)|X-Factor]]'' series. 

=== 21st century ===
Lorna Dane continued to appear in the ''X-Men'' and ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'' titles, rejoined X-Factor in ''[[X-Factor Investigations]]'' and the 2014 ''[[All-New X-Factor]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lealos |first1=Shawn |title=All-New X-Factor: How the X-Men Team Went Corporate |url=https://www.cbr.com/all-new-x-factor-serval-industries-corporate-gambit-polaris/ |website=cbr.com |publisher=CBR |access-date=17 February 2025}}</ref>

She then appeared in the 2019 ''[[Carol Danvers|Captain Marvel]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damore |first=Meagan |date=May 12, 2023 |title='Captain Marvel' #50 First Look Stages a Star-Studded Super Hero Extravaganza |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/captain-marvel-50-first-look-preview |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=December 2, 2022 |title=Marvel Preview: Captain Marvel #44 • AIPT |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2022/12/02/marvel-preview-captain-marvel-44/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=AIPT Comics |language=en-us}}</ref> the 2020 ''X-Factor'' series,<ref>{{multiref2
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}}</ref> the 2020 ''[[X of Swords|X of Swords: Creation]]'' [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=October 6, 2020 |title=X of Swords: Polaris Almost DESTROYED a Marvel Landmark By Herself |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-x-of-swords-polaris-starlight-citadel/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> the 2021 ''[[X-Men (comic book)#Volume 6 (2021 series)|X-Men]]'' series,<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=April 15, 2021 |title=It's Official - Polaris Has Won the X-Men Vote |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/its-official-polaris-has-won-the-x-men-vote/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]]}}|2={{Cite magazine |last=Holub |first=Christian |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Marvel unveils the full, surprising lineup of new X-Men team |url=https://ew.com/books/marvel-unveils-lineup-of-new-x-men-team/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en}}
}}</ref> the 2021 ''X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic'' series,<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{Cite web |last=Belt |first=Robyn |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Polaris Unravels a Murder Mystery in a New 'X-Men Unlimited' Arc |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/new-polaris-story-arc-x-men-unlimited-preview |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}|2={{Cite web |last=Hassan |first=Chris |date=July 20, 2023 |title=X-Men Monday Call for Questions: Alex Segura for 'X-Men Unlimited: Control' • AIPT |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2023/07/20/x-men-monday-alex-segura-x-men-unlimited/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=AIPTComics.com |language=en-us}}
}}</ref> the 2022 ''[[Marauders (comics)|Marauders]]'' series,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damore |first=Meagan |date=February 17, 2023 |title='Marauders' #12 First Look Reunites Kate Pryde with Her Late Father |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marauders-12-first-look-preview |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref> the 2023 ''[[Scarlet Witch]]'' series,<ref>{{multiref2
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}}</ref> and the 2024 ''Fall of the House of X'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Brian |date=February 8, 2024 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Polaris Launches a Shocking Assault on Orchis as the X-Men Fight the Fall of X |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-fall-house-x-polaris-orchis-attack-exclusive-preview/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==

===Origin===
Lorna Dane met the original team of [[X-Men]] while still a student.<ref>''X-Men'' #49. Marvel Comics.</ref> When the villain [[Mesmero]] used his "psyche-generator" to summon mutants in North America with latent powers,<ref name="XM50">''X-Men'' #50</ref> Lorna found herself compelled to travel to San Francisco, where Mesmero was. There she encountered the X-Man [[Iceman (Marvel Comics)|Iceman]], who broke her trance by causing her to slip on a patch of ice and then convinced her to come to his apartment.  At the apartment, Lorna met the rest of the X-Men who soon learned that she had latent mutant powers.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Wells |first1=John |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: 1965-1969 |date=2014 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490557 |page=201}}</ref> Mesmero and his android Demi-Men captured her and took her to their desert headquarters, with the X-Men in pursuit. The psyche-generator awakened her mutant powers and Mesmero named her "Queen of the Mutants".

When the X-Men attempted to rescue her, [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] revealed himself as the leader of the group behind her abduction—and, more importantly, claimed to be Lorna's father.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=132}}</ref>  Despite the X-Men's assertions that Magneto is evil, Lorna could not bring herself to fight her own father.<ref name="XM50"/> [[Iceman (Marvel Comics)|Iceman]] returns from meeting with her foster parents who told him that her birth parents had died in a plane crash years earlier.  This information caused Lorna to turn against Magneto<ref>''X-Men'' #51-52</ref> but it was later revealed that she had caused the accident and Magneto had her memories of it erased with the help of Mastermind.<ref>X-Factor #243, 2012</ref> For a while, Iceman was attracted to her, but Lorna did not truly reciprocate his feelings.<ref>''X-Men'' #52</ref> She instead fell in love with their teammate [[Havok (comics)|Havok]].<ref>X-Men #58, 1969</ref>

Unbeknownst to Lorna, the Magneto who claimed to be her father is revealed to be an android. Shortly after, Lorna was captured by [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]], but was rescued by the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men'' #57-58</ref> Lorna joined the X-Men and began living at [[X-Mansion|Xavier's mansion]].<ref>''X-Men'' #60, 1969</ref> Lorna aided [[Havok (comics)|Havok]] and the X-Men in repelling the alien [[List of alien races in Marvel Comics#Z|Z'Nox]]'s attempted invasion of Earth.<ref>''X-Men'' #65</ref>

Lorna Dane's first "code name" was Magnetrix, but she quickly decided that she did not like this name.  However, that did not keep Havok from continuing to use that name as a way to annoy and flirt with her.<ref>X-Men: The Hidden Years #3 (2000)</ref> The two leave the X-Men to pursue their mutual interest in [[geophysics]].<ref>''X-Men'' #94, 1975</ref> They moved to the Diablo mountain range in California. <ref>''X-Men'' #97, 1976</ref>

Lorna, with Havok, is later seen battling the [[Hulk]].<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #150</ref> When the old and new X-Men fought the mutant island [[Krakoa]], Lorna displayed the full potential of her powers for the first time by disrupting the Earth's magnetic field, which sent Krakoa into deep space.<ref>''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1</ref> They then joined [[Moira MacTaggert]] at her facility for genetic research on [[Muir Island]].<ref>''X-Men'' #94</ref>

===Mind controlled===
Lorna received a new costume of [[Shi'ar]] design, when her mind came under the domination of the Shi'ar Intelligence agent Davan Shakari, also known as [[Erik the Red (comics)|Erik the Red]]. It was Erik the Red who gave Lorna the codename '''Polaris,''' which she has continued to use ever since. At the time, Shakari served [[D'Ken]], then emperor of the Shi'ar Galaxy. Shakari kidnapped [[Havok (comics)|Alex Summers]] and Lorna, and subjected them to a powerful form of mind control. He turned them against the X-Men in an attempt to assassinate [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]]. A massive battle ensued at [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|Kennedy International Airport]], with the duo battling the X-Men. Polaris was defeated by [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]], but Shakari managed to escape with both her and Havok. Xavier eventually freed both Polaris and Havok from Shakari's control.<ref>''X-Men'' #97 (1976)</ref>

Polaris and Havok remained inactive as members of the X-Men, though they did return from time to time to assist the team. With the X-Men, they battled [[Proteus (Marvel Comics)|Proteus]] on Muir Island.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #125-128</ref> For the most part, Lorna and Alex remained in civilian life for a number of years, settling in New Mexico and completing their college degrees. They were forced to reluctantly help the X-Men in [[Arcade (Marvel Comics)|Arcade]]'s Murderworld.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #145-146</ref> Their new life was interrupted when the [[Marauders (comics)|Marauders]] ambushed them around the time of the [[Mutant Massacre]]. Polaris’ mind was overtaken by the psionic being known as [[Malice (comics)#Malice|Malice]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #219</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaber |first=Nabeel |date=2021-02-02 |title=X-Men: Polaris Is Marvel's Most Mistreated Mutant - Which Makes NO Sense |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-polaris-mistreated-mutant/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>

Under Malice's control, Lorna attacked the X-Men as leader of the Marauders.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #221-222</ref> Shortly thereafter, the Malice entity found that it had become permanently bonded to Lorna's body.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #239</ref> She led the Marauders against the X-Men during [[Inferno (Marvel Comics)|Inferno]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #240-241, 243; ''X-Factor'' #39</ref> After [[Mister Sinister]] was seemingly killed, Malice's hold over Lorna weakened.  Temporarily regaining control of her own mind, Lorna was able to place a phone call to the X-Men in Australia for help, but they arrived too late. Lorna had been taken to be with her alleged half-sister [[Zaladane]], a priestess for the Savage Land's Sun People.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #249</ref> The X-Men arrived in time to witness Zaladane's getaway, though Havok managed to infiltrate her army in disguise while the X-Men followed. In the Savage Land, the X-Men found that Zaladane had amassed an army of Savage Land natives who were being mentally controlled for her by [[Worm (comics)|Worm]], one of the [[Savage Land Mutates]]. Zaladane revealed that she is in fact Lorna's sister and, using the [[High Evolutionary]]'s machinery, stripped Lorna of her magnetic powers, taking them as her own. In addition, the process managed to finally separate Lorna from Malice. Zaladane and her forces clashed with [[Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)|Ka-Zar]] and the X-Men. During the encounter, Lorna's [[secondary mutation]] activated:  she grew in height, became invulnerable, and gained superhuman strength. Zaladane's army was released from Worm's control, and Lorna finally regained her freedom.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #250">''Uncanny X-Men'' #250</ref>

Having nowhere else to go, Lorna went to [[Moira MacTaggert]]'s mutant research station on [[Muir Island]]. On her way there, her secondary mutation activated again, as evidenced by a sudden increase in height. At this time, she discovered that her new mutation also affects those around her, amplifying negative emotions such as anger and hate.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #253</ref>

===Muir Island===
Upon examination, Dr. MacTaggert was at a loss to explain Lorna's new mutation, although she did confirm that the only way Zaladane could have taken her powers away was if she had been a biological sibling.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #254</ref>  Shortly after her arrival, Lorna joined the [[List of X-Men members#Muir Island X-Men|Muir Island X-Men]] team formed by Moira and former X-Man [[Banshee (comics)|Banshee]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #255</ref>  This team defended Muir Island from the attacking [[Reavers (comics)|Reavers]], who were hunting for [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]].<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #257-258</ref>

Prior to this time, it had not been clear that Polaris was actually drawing strength from being a nexus for negative emotional energies. Polaris’ status as a nexus, however, was perceived by the villainous [[Shadow King]].  The Shadow King used Polaris as a gateway to allow him access to the physical world from the [[astral plane]], causing a worldwide increase in anger, hatred, and violence in the process.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #269</ref> Polaris was freed of his influence with the help of [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]] and the X-Men during the [[Muir Island Saga]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #69</ref> Upon the defeat of the Shadow King, Polaris’ magnetic powers return due to a combination of Zaladane's death a short time before and the neural-disruptive psionic blade of the X-Man [[Betsy Braddock|Psylocke]], leaving no trace of her increased size, strength, or emotion-control powers.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men #278-280''</ref>

===X-Factor===
Polaris was then asked to join the newly formed [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]] by [[Valerie Cooper]], and, tired of hiding out on Muir Island, she accepted.<ref>''X-Factor'' #70</ref> Havok and Polaris were set as its leaders. Although joining X-Factor offered Polaris the chance to reunite with Havok, their relationship remained largely unresolved.<ref>''X-Factor'' #71</ref> Polaris was able to come to terms with her experiences with mind control thanks to psychiatrist [[Doc Samson|Dr. Leonard Samson]], helping her to develop her confidence.<ref>''X-Factor'' #87</ref> Polaris developed a strong belief in Xavier's dream while a member of X-Factor.<ref>''X-Factor'' #94</ref> Polaris became the government's secret weapon against a possible attack from Magneto, with the government hiring the mercenary [[Random (comics)|Random]] to test her abilities.<ref>''X-Factor'' #95</ref> Malice later returned to bother her once more but Havok and Polaris, out of their love for each other, each tried to absorb her, preventing the other from being possessed. In the end, Malice perished at the hands of [[Mister Sinister]].<ref>''X-Factor'' #104-105</ref>

Shortly thereafter, Havok was kidnapped by agents of the [[Dark Beast (Marvel Comics)|Dark Beast]], who forged a note explaining that Havok needed to get away from Polaris. This devastated Polaris, causing her to feel abandoned and betrayed.<ref>''X-Factor'' #118</ref> X-Factor's atmosphere changed as the criminals [[Mystique (comics)|Mystique]] and [[Sabretooth (character)|Sabretooth]] were forced by the government to join the group.<ref>''X-Factor'' #114</ref><ref>''X-Factor'' #120</ref> Polaris began to question her place on the team after this, especially as most of her original teammates were no longer active. She discovered Havok's fate as he attacked X-Factor with the Dark Beast's agents, apparently under mind-control. After Havok was defeated, Polaris tried to reach out to him, only to be attacked and severely injured when she felt she could trust him.<ref>''X-Factor'' #125-126</ref> When Sabretooth betrayed and attacked the team, Polaris was severely injured.<ref>''X-Factor'' #136</ref>

After recovering from her injuries, and learning that Havok's "terrorist" activities had been a front for his true undercover work, Polaris forgave him, although she rejected him romantically.<ref>''X-Factor'' #148</ref> She also agreed to join Havok's new X-Factor team. However, during their first team meeting, she could only watch as Havok was seemingly killed in the explosion of a faulty [[time travel|time machine]] constructed by the mutant from the future, [[Greystone (comics)|Greystone]].<ref name="XF149">''X-Factor'' #149</ref> Although Havok had left Polaris in charge of his team while trying to stop Greystone, she apparently did not feel like she could keep the team together, and they disbanded shortly thereafter.<ref name="XF149"/>

===The Twelve===
Weeks later, [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]] encountered Lorna in a church and she confided in him that she felt she was being followed and that she was sure Alex was still alive.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #94</ref>  A group of [[Skrull]]s working with [[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]] were indeed shadowing her and broke into her apartment to retrieve the headgear from Havok's original costume. Lorna then learned that she was one of [[Apocalypse: The Twelve|The Twelve]], a team of mutants supposedly destined to usher in a new golden age for mutant-kind.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #376</ref> Polaris journeyed with the X-Men to [[Egypt]] to battle Apocalypse.  During the encounter, Magneto, another member of The Twelve, discovered that he could use Lorna to tap into the Earth's magnetic field with incredible force, effectively hiding the reduced state of his powers at the time.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #97</ref>

===Acolyte===
After [[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]] was defeated, Polaris returned to [[Genosha]] with Magneto to supply him with power and help him keep order. She believed she was doing it for the greater good, but also enjoyed the education in her powers that she received. Magneto launched a full-scale assault on Carrion Cove, the last city opposing his rule, to gain access to technology that would restore his full abilities. Polaris attempted to stop him, but she was defeated and left the country with the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]. She later returned with [[Quicksilver (comics)|Quicksilver]] to help oppose Magneto's tyrannical rule.<ref>''Magneto: Dark Seduction'' #1-4</ref>

Although Quicksilver was discovered and forced to leave Genosha, Polaris maintained a low profile to covertly transport refugees from the war to other nations, as well as monitor Magneto's actions.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #113</ref> After Magneto's spine was severed by Wolverine, Polaris was able to steal a blood sample from his medical tests, which she used to confirm that Magneto was her biological father.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #430</ref> When [[Cassandra Nova]]’s [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]] destroyed Genosha and massacred millions, Polaris was one of the few survivors. She was left emotionally scarred after witnessing the massacre after being unable to save them.<ref name="Uncanny">''Uncanny X-Men'' #431</ref>

===Trauma===
Later, some of the X-Men went to Genosha to survey what occurred there. They encountered a nude and deranged Polaris in Genosha after its population was massacred by [[Cassandra Nova]]'s [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]].<ref>''New X-Men'' #132</ref> When Polaris rejoined the X-Men, the extremely traumatic experience had left her with a darker, more ruthless personality, even killing some members of the anti-mutant [[Church of Humanity (comics)|Church of Humanity]]. Havok broke up with Polaris after they were about to be married, leaving her at the altar for nurse [[Annie Ghazikhanian]] with whom he had an affair while he was in a coma using telepathy. Polaris now driven to instability yet again went berserk and commenced to go on a rampage that nearly resulted in her killing Havok. A case was made that it was due to the trauma from Genosha but nobody bought it. [[Juggernaut (character)|Juggernaut]] succeeded in knocking her out.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #425-426</ref> She remained this way until some psychic therapy with [[Professor X]]avier. Polaris promised to do no more harm and she was accepted back to the X-Men.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #429-434</ref>

Iceman later admitted to Polaris that he still had feelings for her and after some mild flirtation, the two began a relationship.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #165</ref> The relationship was not to last, however, since Lorna's other relationships (namely with Havok) were still unresolved. Havok has confessed to still loving her after Annie had left him, however, Polaris pushed him away.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #173</ref>

===Decimation===
It was revealed that Polaris had lost her powers on [[Decimation (comics)|M-Day]],<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #177</ref> but had avoided telling her teammates. When confronted by Valerie Cooper, who has knowledge of her power loss, Polaris claimed that her power loss is psychological and she believes she is preventing herself from using them. Polaris eventually was forced by circumstance to accept that her powers were gone and admit the fact to the rest of the team—whereupon all the other members of her squad, except her would-be-paramours Iceman and Havok, revealed to her that they had already guessed it. She then left the mansion with Havok to "search" for her lost powers, irrationally convinced they lay with an alien named Daap, a seeming twin to the deceased [[X-Statix]] member [[Doop (comics)|Doop]], who she had seen on a recent mission in space. Daap soon crashed to Earth and kidnapped Polaris and the [[Leper Queen]], the leader of the anti-mutant group known as the Sapien League.<ref>''X-Men'' #180–181</ref>

===Horseman of Apocalypse===
[[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]] took them both, restrained the Leper Queen, and forcibly transformed Polaris into the new Pestilence. Seemingly mind-wiped, she ingested viruses from the [[World Health Organization]] and was attempting to create a meta-plague. In the climactic battle between the X-Men, the Avengers, and Apocalypse, Wolverine discovered a choking Pestilence was Lorna.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #182-185</ref> She was recovering in the [[X-Mansion]] when former Horsemen of Apocalypse [[Gambit (Marvel Comics)|Gambit]] and [[Sunfire (comics)|Sunfire]] returned to take her away. She arose and refused to go with them, but also decided to quit the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #186-187</ref> Polaris decided to leave that night to search for Apocalypse in Egypt. She went alone and was later hunted until Havok and the new Uncanny X-Men team saved her. [[Emma Frost]] has also noted that her powers seem to be "strange and mutating".<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #475">''Uncanny X-Men'' #475</ref>

===The Rise and Fall of The Shi'ar Empire===
After being rescued from an anti-Apocalypse cult  by the new team, Polaris agreed to join [[Professor X]], [[Darwin (comics)|Darwin]], [[Havok (comics)|Havok]], [[Rachel Summers|Marvel Girl]], [[Nightcrawler (character)|Nightcrawler]], and [[Warpath (comics)|Warpath]] on their mission to stop [[Vulcan (Marvel Comics)|Vulcan]].<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #475"/> Her current relationship with Havok is still developing. Polaris seemed to finally show concrete signs of forgiving Havok, telling him to "just shut up and kiss me" after the team won their first battle against the entire regiment of Shi'ar soldiers in their beginning struggle against [[D'Ken]] and in support of Lilandra.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #484</ref> Although Havok initially rebuffs her advances, hesitant to "start up again after" everything that happened between them, Lorna says that he needs to "blow off some steam" and the scene ends with them kissing. Polaris helps in the big fight and seriously hurts Vulcan and [[Gladiator (Kallark)|Gladiator]] with her powers, but in the end she is one of the X-Men left behind.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #486">''Uncanny X-Men'' #486</ref>

===Starjammers===
Following the death of [[Corsair (comics)|Corsair]] at the hands of Vulcan, Polaris joined the newest incarnation of the [[Starjammers]], intending to kill Vulcan and restore [[Lilandra Neramani]] to the Shi'ar throne.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #486"/> Their mission proved unsuccessful and Polaris, along with Havok, [[Ch'od]], and [[Raza Longknife|Raza]], was captured and incarcerated on an underwater planet by Vulcan.<ref>''X-Men: Divided We Stand'' #2</ref>

===X-Men: Kingbreaker===
Lorna was later shown to still be a prisoner of Vulcan and his forces. Vulcan ordered her to be heavily drugged so they can further study this.<ref name="X-Men: Kingbreaker #1">''X-Men: Kingbreaker'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> She was later freed by Havok and the other Starjammers, who vowed to kill Vulcan.<ref>''X-Men: Kingbreaker'' #2</ref>

===War of Kings===
Polaris and the Starjammers played a large role in the War of Kings storyline, which also featured Vulcan, The Inhumans, Nova, and The Guardians of the Galaxy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.4329|title = Marvel News, Blog, Articles & Press Releases &#124; Marvel}}</ref> Pursued by a Shi'ar superdestroyer after escaping, Lorna uses the fact that she is [[Crystal (comics)|Crystal]]'s [[sister-in-law]] to allow the Starjammers through the Kree's defensive shield.<ref>''War of Kings'' #1</ref> After the Shi'ar Imperial Guard's attack on Crystal and Ronan's wedding, Lorna plays a minor but pivotal role in regaining Kree popular support for the Inhumans by making sure that Crystal's humanitarian acts towards the injured Kree civilians are broadcast all over the Kree networks.<ref>''War of Kings'' #2</ref> After this, she once again joins the Starjammers on their mission to rescue Lilandra. They promptly commandeer a Shi'ar Ironclad (which she helps capture by magnetizing the Starjammer to its hull) which they then use to join the main Shi'ar fleet until their cover is blown when they rescue [[Rocket Raccoon]] and his team, the [[Guardians of the Galaxy (2008 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]].<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #13</ref> Following the surrender of the Shi'ar to the Inhumans, Lorna remains on the Shi'ar homeworld along with Havok and Marvel Girl.<ref>''War of Kings: Who Will Rule #1''</ref>

===Realm of Kings===
Through Ch'od, and apparently due to the incident of Rachel and Korvus both losing the connection to the Phoenix Force, it is known that Polaris, Havok, Rachel and Korvus have departed for Earth.<ref>''Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard'' #2</ref>

===X-Men Legacy===
[[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]], [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]], [[Joanna Cargill|Frenzy]], and [[Gambit (Marvel Comics)|Gambit]] respond to Rachel's distress call and Rogue uses Legion's powers to teleport to the space station they are on.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #253</ref> Lorna, Korvus and Alex are mind controlled by an alien force and are being used to help torture and kill Shi'ar.<ref name="X-Men: Legacy #255">''X-Men: Legacy'' #255</ref> When she meets up with Magneto their reunion is short lived as the Shi'ar attack the assembled group and Lorna, Alex and Korvus attack Magneto, Frenzy and Gambit.<ref name="X-Men: Legacy #255"/> Rachel's actions break them free of the mind control and the X-Men join forces. Polaris says she has many things she wanted to ask Magneto and he responds by saying at another time when they are out of danger.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #256</ref> The team works together to build a black hole that takes the space station and all aboard back to Earth ending Lorna's space arc.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #258</ref>

===Regenesis===
Polaris along with Havok are seen joining Wolverine's side after Wolverine suggests that they go out on their own away from their family and join X-Factor.<ref>''X-Men: Regenesis'' #1</ref>

===Return to X-Factor===
During the Breaking Points storyline,<ref name="X243">''X-Factor #243''</ref> [[Longshot (Marvel Comics)|Longshot]] used his psychometric powers to read a photograph of Lorna's mother and nominal father from which Longshot learned the truth about their death. Lorna forced Longshot to show her what he had seen, using [[M (Marvel Comics)|M]]'s telepathic powers to make a connection. Lorna was devastated to learn that the first outbreak of her powers led to their death in a plane crash. Magneto had [[Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde)|Mastermind]] manipulate her memories to repress her involvement in her parents' death.<ref name="X243" /> Later, Polaris and Havok have broken up, due to Havok agreeing to lead the [[Uncanny Avengers]],<ref>''Uncanny Avengers'' #1</ref> and Polaris wanting to remain with X-Factor.<ref>''X-Factor'' #245</ref>

===All New X-Factor===
Polaris is now the leader of X-Factor. The name was bought from Maddox by Serval's CEO Harrison Snow. X-Factor is a corporate team that protects the interest of the company.<ref>''All-New X-Factor'' #1</ref> It is revealed that Harrison secretly had nanos put in her right eye, without her consent.<ref name="auto">''All-New X-Factor'' #3</ref> Her half brother Quicksilver is on the team and is secretly spying on her for her ex Havok.<ref name="auto"/>

===Secret Wars (2015)===
During the "Last Days" part of the ''[[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]'' storyline, Polaris assisted Magneto during the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610. As the energies of the two planets inched closer to impact cascade and send chaos through the streets, Magneto and Polaris are taking the fight to this "other" Earth, battling the parallel Sentinels sent after them. Polaris is shocked to see the energy levels her father is exhibiting, all the while trying to protect the people caught in the crossfire of Magneto and the Sentinels.<ref>''Magneto'' Vol. 3 #19</ref>

===Secret Empire===
During the ''[[Secret Empire (2017 comic)|Secret Empire]]'' storyline, Polaris breaks in on a prison in New Tian when Havok is about to attack the time-displaced Jean Grey and [[Jimmy Hudson]].<ref>''X-Men: Blue'' #8</ref> While Jean and Jimmy look for their teammates, Polaris manages to defeat Havok and helps the young mutants to escape. Upon escaping, Polaris and [[Danger Room|Danger]] reveal to the team that Magneto assigned them to look after them, which they've done secretly.<ref>''X-Men: Blue'' #9</ref>

===Dawn of X===
In the new status quo for mutants post ''[[House of X and Powers of X]]'', Professor X and Magneto invite all mutants to live on Krakoa and welcome even former enemies into their fold.<ref name="House of X #5. Marvel Comics">''House of X'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> Polaris is seen with Magneto as he explains the process of resurrection for mutants involving the combined powers of The Five (Hope Summers, Goldballs, Proteus, Eva Bell and Elixir).<ref name="House of X #5. Marvel Comics"/>

Polaris is seen attacking the last compound of [[Orchis (comics)|Orchis]] on Earth with Magneto, Storm, and Cyclops.<ref>''X-Men'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Later, she joins Rachel Summers, Daken, Northstar and former X-students Eye-Boy and Prodigy in a [[X-Factor (2020 comic book)|new initiative]] in Krakoa: they are to investigate any mutant death and prepare a report for The Five as part of the Resurrection Protocols of Krakoa. Their first case involves the supposed death of Northstar's twin sister, Aurora.<ref>''X-Factor'' #1-10. Marvel Comics.</ref> Following the conclusion of the ''X-Factor'' title, Polaris was elected during the [[Hellfire Gala]] to become a new member of the main [[X-Men (comic book)|X-Men]] team.

==Powers and abilities==
Lorna Dane possesses the ability to control [[magnetism]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Liam |date=June 26, 2021 |title=The Next Magneto Being Hinted At in New Marvel Art? |url=https://screenrant.com/magneto-polaris-helmet-xmen-marvel-comics-tease/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> She regained her magnetic powers after [[Decimation (comics)|M-day]] by celestial technology that reactivated her X-gene.<ref>''X-Men: Legacy'' #259. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=2019-06-27 |title=X-Men: 10 Mutants Who Are Close To Being Omega Level |url=https://screenrant.com/x-men-mutants-close-omega/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>  She can manipulate metals which are susceptible to magnetism. She has the power to manipulate the iron in a body to reverse the blood flow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sims |first=Chris |date=July 27, 2020 |title=Marvel's Most Powerful Siblings Ranked |url=https://www.looper.com/212511/marvels-most-powerful-siblings-ranked/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Polaris is able to generate magnetic energy pulses. She can create magnetic force-fields. She has the power to manipulate [[magnetic field|magnetic fields]].<ref name="Austin">{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=Michael |date=2019-06-12 |title=X-Men: The 10 Most Powerful Alpha Level Mutants, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-men-most-powerful-alpha-level-mutants-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Polaris can use her abilities to allow herself to fly.<ref>''X-Men: The Hidden Years'' #18 (2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> She is able perceive the world around her solely as patterns of magnetic and electrical energy. She has the ability to perceive the natural magnetic auras surrounding living beings as well.<ref name="Cardona">{{Cite web |last=Cardona |first=Ian |date=2018-05-22 |title=Hath No Fury: Marvel's 15 Fiercest Female Mutants, Ranked By Raw Power |url=https://www.cbr.com/fiercest-female-marvel-mutants-ranked/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Polaris can also absorb energy.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 10, 2018 |title=The NeXt Level: 20 Mutants Who Are On The Verge Of Becoming Omega-Level |url=https://www.cbr.com/mutants-almost-omega-level/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> 

Polaris had shown the ability to ingest virulent diseases without harm, absorbing their traits, and according to Apocalypse is able to spread a "meta-plague" that will kill anyone who has not been inoculated with the virus' vaccine, the Blood of Apocalypse. She had also been shown to fight off toxins and drugs quicker than normal.<ref name="X-Men: Kingbreaker #1" />

Additionally, Lorna Dane possesses expertise in geophysics, and has earned a doctorate in that field.<ref>''Scarlet Witch'' (vol. 3) #3 (Marvel Comics, 2023).</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
Alex Schlesinger of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' described Polaris as one of the "X-Men's most iconic mutants" and as an "iconic hero."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schlesinger |first=Alex |date=September 17, 2023 |title=Polaris Cosplay Unleashes the Jaw-Dropping Power of Magneto's Daughter |url=https://screenrant.com/xmen-cosplay-polaris-magneto-daughter/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> Deirdre Kaye of ''[[Scary Mommy]]'' called Polaris a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Deirdre |date=November 16, 2020 |title=Looking For A Role Model? These 195+ Marvel Female Characters Are Truly Heroic |url=https://www.scarymommy.com/marvel-female-characters |access-date=October 16, 2022 |website=[[Scary Mommy]] |language=en}}</ref> Maite Molina of ''[[ComicsVerse]]'' noted the popularity of Polaris among comic book fans, saying, "She does not believe there is a point in one’s heroic journey where you have to establish yourself. Polaris has fought against the tension of her agency. She has lived a history where much was taken from her. Ultimately, she has endured. So, despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles and countless foes, Lorna has never faltered in her steadfast role as a member of the X-Men. This is why she is so beloved."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Molina |first=Maite |date=March 28, 2018 |title=Polaris: The Iconic X-Men Hero Who Endured When All Was Lost |url=https://comicsverse.com/celebrating-polaris/ |website=[[ComicsVerse]]}}</ref> Lukas Shayo of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' called Polaris one of the best female X-Men characters, writing, "Lorna Dane is a force to be reckoned with in the field, and she is remarkably creative with her powers."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shayo |first=Lukas |date=July 10, 2023 |title=10 Best Female X-Men Characters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/best-female-xmen/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>
=== Impact ===
Polaris was the winner of a popularity contest held by Marvel Comics in 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marvel |date=April 14, 2021 |title=Marvel Reveals the Results of the Groundbreaking X-Men Vote |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-reveals-results-x-men-vote-winner |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=[[Marvel.com]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grunenwald |first=Joe |date=April 15, 2021 |title=Marvel previews the HELLFIRE GALA, reveals the winner of the X-Men Vote |url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-x-men-vote-hellfire-gala/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[ComicsBeat]] |language=en-US}}</ref> which served to determine who would be the final member of a new X-Men team that would debut during the [[Hellfire Gala]] storyline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacon |first=Thomas |date=2021-04-15 |title=Marvel Reveals The Winner Of The X-Men Election |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-comics-winner-xmen-fan-vote-polaris/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Holub |first=Christian |date=April 15, 2021 |title=Marvel reveals the winner of its fan vote to choose the newest X-Men team member |url=https://ew.com/books/marvel-reveals-winner-of-x-men-team-member/ |access-date=2022-10-04 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Other versions==

===Age of Apocalypse===
An alternate version of Polaris appears in the [[Age of Apocalypse]] reality. She was one of the many prisoners in Sinister's Breeding Pens, and a victim of the [[Dark Beast (Marvel Comics)|Dark Beast]]'s tests. She had been rendered nearly powerless because [[Rogue (comics)#Age of Apocalypse|Rogue]] had absorbed her abilities and permanently retained half of her powers when the two had a fallout prior to Rogue being taken to the X-Men. Prelate [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Scott Summers]] frees her, but she cannot recognize him; she mistakes him for Magneto, whom she believes is her father.<ref>''Factor X'' #1-4</ref>

===House of M===
An alternate version of Polaris appears in the "House of M" storyline. Magneto becomes romantically involved with Susanna Dane an American exchange student in Europe who is helping smuggle him from place to place. When Magneto finds out she is having a child he tells her to go home because what she is doing is likely to get her and her child killed. Lorna Dane grows up in California and watches Magneto declare war on the human governments as a child.<ref>''Civil War: House of M'' #2</ref> Eventually Magneto reveals he is her father when he becomes ruler of Genosha. Polaris is shocked and storms off due to him never having been there for her. She eventually comes around as she is seen later when the new world order began, where mutants were the ruling class and with Magneto being their monarch. Lorna is still residing with him in his palace on Genosha with all his children. Polaris, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch were considered royalty in this reality, and Lorna eventually develops a close relationship with her father.<ref>''House of M'' #1-8</ref>

===Mutant X===
An alternate version of Polaris appears in ''Mutant X''. She works as a long-term member of the X-Men, after Magneto takes over from an ill Professor Xavier. This Polaris knows she is the daughter of Magneto. The X-Men briefly fight and lose against an insane [[Madelyne Pryor#Mutant X|Madelyne Pryor]]. Later, they seemingly perish in an atomic explosion but survive this as well. Polaris is one of the victims in the reality-threatening battle involving Pryor and the [[Beyonder]]. Badly injured, she dies in her father's arms, reassured that everything will be okay.<ref>''Mutant X'' #32</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===<!-- This section is linked from [[Northstar]] -->
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An alternate version of Polaris appears in the [[Ultimate Marvel]] continuity of ''[[Ultimate X-Men]]''. She is an attractive teenage mutant girl who is a member of the ''[[New Mutants#Alternate versions|Academy of Tomorrow]]'', a mutant peacekeeping squad led by [[Emma Frost#Ultimate Marvel|Emma Frost]]. In this continuity, she is also the girlfriend of [[Havok (comics)#Ultimate Havok|Havok]] but as a twist, she was also the ex-girlfriend of his brother [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]], whom Havok resents with a passion.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #61</ref>

Polaris is framed for killing dozens of people with her powers during a rescue mission, and imprisoned in the Triskelion of the [[Ultimates]] with mutant terrorist [[Alternative versions of Magneto#Ultimate Marvel|Magneto]]. After beating him at Chess after only 12 or so games, Magneto beats her into unconsciousness with a chair, and then uses her to goad Havok into rescuing her, so that he can escape the maximum-security cell by swapping places with [[Mystique (comics)#Ultimate Mystique|Mystique]]. In the end, Polaris' name is cleared and she returns to the Academy of Tomorrow.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #65</ref> She was killed in Ultimatum along with the rest of the Academy of Tomorrow except for Havok.<ref>''Ultimatum'' #3</ref> It is implied in Havok's discussion of the events leading up to the explosion that there may have been more than meets the eye going on.<ref>''Ultimate X-Men'' #12</ref>

===Exiles===
An alternate version of Polaris is drafted onto the interdimensional superhero team [[Exiles (Marvel Comics)|the Exiles]]. Originating from Earth-8149, she is seemingly killed in battle with a group of Sentinels engineered to destroy her, but is plucked out of time moments before her death to join the Exiles.<ref>''Exiles'' vol. 3 #1</ref> In the end Polaris finds out Magneto her father has turned to the side of good because of her death to avenge her murder at the hand of Sentinels.<ref>''Exiles'' vol. 3 #6</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
* Polaris appears in ''[[X-Men: The Animated Series]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffer |first=Christian |date=July 2, 2016 |title=X-Men: The Animated Series - Every Mutant That's Ever Appeared On The Show |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/here-is-every-mutant-guest-star-thats-ever-appeared-on-x-men-the/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> voiced by Mary Long.<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Polaris (''X-Men: The Animated Series'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/X-Men/Polaris/ |access-date=May 6, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is a former member of the [[X-Men]] who left the group with her then-boyfriend [[Iceman (Marvel Comics)|Iceman]] to pursue a normal life. However, they later separated, with Polaris going on to join [[X-Factor (comics)|X-Factor]] and enter a relationship with [[Havok (comics)|Havok]].
** An alternate, older Polaris makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[X-Men '97]]'' episode "[[Tolerance is Extinction|Tolerance is Extinction - Part 1]]". She is seen using her powers to begin building a post-human utopia in a possible future where [[Bastion (comics)|Bastion]] successfully converted the entire human race into [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Diaz |first=Eric |date=May 1, 2024 |title=All the Marvel Cameos in X-Men '97 Episode 8 |url=https://nerdist.com/article/all-the-marvel-cameos-in-x-men-'97-episode-8/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502000808/http://nerdiest.com/article/all-the-marvel-cameos-in-x-men-'97-episode-8 |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |access-date=May 2, 2024 |website=[[Nerdist]]}}</ref> [[Neve Campbell]] will voice Polaris in the [[X-Men '97 season 2|second season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-13 |title=Neve Campbell Confirmed To Voice Polaris In X-MEN '97 Season 2 |url=https://comicbookmovie.com/x_men/x_men-97/neve-campbell-confirmed-to-voice-polaris-in-x-men-97-season-2-a219522 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=ComicBookMovie.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
* Polaris appears in ''[[Wolverine and the X-Men (TV series)|Wolverine and the X-Men]]'', voiced by [[Liza del Mundo]].<ref name="btva22">{{cite web |title=Voice Of Polaris (''Wolverine and the X-Men'') – Behind The Voice Actors |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Wolverine-and-the-X-Men/Polaris/ |access-date=May 6, 2024 |website=Behind The Voice Actors }}</ref> This version is the sheltered daughter of [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]] who is forbidden from leaving [[Genosha]]. Additionally, a possible future version from a [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]]-controlled timeline appears as well.
* Polaris appears in ''[[The Gifted (U.S. TV series)|The Gifted]]'', portrayed by [[Emma Dumont]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=March 2, 2017 |title=Amy Acker Set as Female Lead in Fox's Marvel Drama (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/amy-acker-set-as-female-lead-foxs-marvel-drama-982489/ |access-date=October 17, 2021 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jason |first=Jay |date=March 2, 2017 |title=Emma Dumont to Play Polaris in Fox's X-Men TV Series |url=https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/xmen-fox-polaris-emma-dumont/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> This version is a co-founder of the Mutant Underground who later has a daughter named Dawn with her boyfriend Eclipse and defects to the [[Hellfire Club (comics)|Hellfire Club]] after losing faith in her original group.

===Video games===
* Polaris appears in Magneto's ending in ''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[Tara Strong]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Arrant |first=Chris |date=October 12, 2013 |title=NYCC 2013: Marvel Adds More Characters To LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES Game |url=http://www.newsarama.com/19216-nycc-2013-marvel-adds-more-characters-to-lego-marvel-super-heroes-game.html |website=[[Newsarama]] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crecente |first=Brian |date=October 12, 2013 |title=Lego Marvel Super Heroes demo coming next week |url=https://www.polygon.com/2013/10/12/4832048/lego-marvel-super-heroes-demo-coming-next-week |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref> 
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Puzzle Quest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=August 27, 2020 |title=Piecing Together Marvel Puzzle Quest: Polaris (Lorna Dane) |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/games/piecing-together-marvel-puzzle-quest-polaris-lorna-dane |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel: Future Fight|Marvel Future Fight]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Botadkar |first=Tanish |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Marvel Future Fight's December 2022 update, Destiny of X, brings the mutants into the fray as the Dark Phoenix rises |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/marvel-future-fight/december-2022-update-destiny-of-x/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Catig |first=Gary |date=December 8, 2022 |title='Marvel Future Fight' Releases Destiny Of X Update |url=https://comicon.com/2022/12/08/marvel-future-fight-releases-destiny-of-x-update/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[Comicon.com]]}}</ref>
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past''.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 24, 2014 |title=NEW CHARACTERS & SPECIAL SALE FOR UNCANNY X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST |url=https://news.marvel.com/games/22950/new_characters_special_sale_for_uncanny_x-men_days_of_future_past/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180508053812/https://news.marvel.com/games/22950/new_characters_special_sale_for_uncanny_x-men_days_of_future_past/ |archive-date=May 8, 2018 |access-date=May 7, 2018 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Melrose |first=Kevin |date=July 24, 2014 |title=SDCC {{!}} 'Days of Future Past' mobile game adds Storm, Polaris |url=https://www.cbr.com/sdcc-days-of-future-past-mobile-game-adds-storm-polaris/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Strike Force]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wolfe |first=Sam |date=February 13, 2022 |title=Marvel Strike Force: 10 Best Hero Teams |url=https://gamerant.com/marvel-strike-force-best-hero-teams/ |access-date=May 6, 2024 |website=[[Game Rant]]}}</ref>
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Super War]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media | date= 1 December 2020 | title= MARVEL Super War - Polaris | url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGzh_p2Qye8  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/zGzh_p2Qye8| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live| access-date= 18 April 2021  | publisher= [[Marvel Super War]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
* Polaris appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullins |first=Sarah |date=November 4, 2022 |title=The 5 Best Card Combinations in Marvel Snap |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-snap-best-card-combinations-tcg/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adler |first=Kai |date=January 7, 2023 |title=Marvel Snap: 10 Best Cards To Combo With Silver Surfer |url=https://gamerant.com/marvel-snap-best-cards-combo-silver-surfer/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=[[Game Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== Merchandise ===
* In 2022, [[HeroClix]] released a Polaris figure as part of the Hellfire Gala Premium Set.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lovett |first=Jamie |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Marvel HeroClix: Avengers Forever and X-Men Hellfire Gala Premium Set Unboxing |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-heroclix-avengers-forever-unboxing-x-men-hellfire-gala-premium-set/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] 
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* [[Marvel Legends]] has released two figures of Polaris. The first appeared in the 2017 [[Warlock (New Mutants)|Warlock]] BAF wave in her 2006 uniform, followed by the 2019 80th Anniversary Box Set of X-Factor, alongside Havok, in their original 1986 X-Factor uniforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://marveltoynews.com/2017-marvel-legends-x-men-figures-official-packaged-photos/|title=2017 Marvel Legends X-Men Figures Official Packaged Photos!|date=13 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Nason |first1=Max |title=Marvel Legends: 10 Best 80th Anniversary Figures, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-legends-best-80th-anniversary-figures/ |website=cbr.com |publisher=CBR |access-date=17 February 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Marvelwiki|Polaris|Polaris}}
* {{Marvelwiki|polaris-age-of-apocalypse|Polaris (Age of Apocalypse)}}
* {{Marvelwiki|polaris-ultimate|Polaris (Ultimate)}}
* {{Marvelwiki|polaris-earth-58163|Polaris (Earth-58163)}}
* [https://uncannyxmen.net/characters/polaris UncannyXmen.net Spotlight on Polaris] at UncannyXMen.net
* [https://comicsverse.com/polaris-podcast-the-gifted-ep96/ Investigating Polaris and her History] at ComicsVerse.com

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