The Five [marve lcodex]

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====== The Five ======
===== Part 1: The Dossier: An At-a-Glance Summary =====
  *   **Core Identity: A synergistic group of five specific mutants whose combined powers form the foundation of the Krakoan Resurrection Protocols, rendering the entire mutant race functionally immortal.**
  *   **Key Takeaways:**
  * **Role in the Universe:** The Five are the engine of the mutant nation of [[krakoa]]. Their unique power circuit allows for the reliable and rapid resurrection of any deceased mutant whose consciousness has been backed up by [[cerebro]], fundamentally altering the concepts of life, death, and consequence for //homo superior//.
  * **Primary Impact:** The existence of The Five and their Resurrection Protocols is the single most significant strategic advantage of the Krakoan era. It has transformed the X-Men from a team of heroes into the protectors of a sovereign, immortal nation, shifting the geopolitical balance of the Marvel Universe and creating profound ethical and philosophical dilemmas.
  * **Key Incarnations:** The Five are a concept exclusive to the **Earth-616 (Prime Comic Universe)** and have not appeared or been alluded to in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Their existence is deeply tied to the "Dawn of X" storyline, a complex narrative not yet approached by the MCU.
===== Part 2: Origin and Evolution =====
==== Publication History and Creation ====
The Five were introduced to the Marvel Universe in **''House of X #5''**, published in September 2019. This landmark issue was a cornerstone of the revolutionary X-Men relaunch spearheaded by writer [[Jonathan Hickman]], with art by Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia. The concept of The Five was not a retcon but a seismic shift in the status quo, born from Hickman's long-term plan to redefine the X-Men's place in the world.
The creation of The Five served a critical narrative purpose: to elevate mutants