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Baby Remy
Baby Remy




Remy LeBeau
Remy LeBeau

Gambit was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee. Gambit's first published appearance was in The Uncanny X-Men Annual issue 14, but this issue happens after his first full appearance in The Uncanny X-Men issue 266 (1990).

Character Evolution

Marriage to Bella Donna.
Marriage to Bella Donna.

His powers manifested in his teenage years; however, he kept it secret from those around him. When Remy was 15, he went along with his cousin Etienne Marceaux on the Thieves Guilds ritual initiation called the "Tithing".


Professional Thief
Professional Thief




Major Story Arcs

Enter: Gambit

Remy & Ororo
Remy & Ororo

Later, Remy met a de-aged Storm of the mutant team known as the X-Men. As a result of her transformation into a child, Storm had amnesia. Gambit helped free her from the psionic entity known as the Shadow King, as well as Nanny & Orphan Maker. The two formed a partnership as thieves and Gambit looked after her as they worked their way along the Gulf of Mexico, robbing people as they went. When Storm was restored to her true self, she lobbied for Remy to be admitted into the X-Men. Looking to make up for his part in the Mutant Massacre years ago, he accepted and joined the X-Men.

Joining the X-Men

Gambit & Rogue
Gambit & Rogue

Soon after joining the team, his partner Storm was kidnapped by Genoshan Magistrates. Gambit aided the X-Men along with other X-teams in their battle to free their teammates. Wolverine held doubts about his new Cajun teammate, which led to a Danger Room confrontation that resulted in Gambit's victory after having distracted Wolverine with a doppelganger of Lady Deathstrike. Later, the X-Men were then taken to the Shi'ar galaxy by Lila Cheney to help the Starjammers battle the Imperial Guard and the Warskrulls.

Upon their return to Earth, they encountered the Shadow King. The psionic villain forced the X-Teams into battle against one another. This was when he first met Rogue where they both flirted with each other while having a brief fight that ended with the two of them kissing and making out. This is also where Wolverine had his rematch against Gambit, with Wolverine getting the upper hand. During this time, Gambit started to flirt with Rogue and the two would go out on dates. The X-Men would later fight Magneto and his Acolytes, and several other threats including Mojo, the Hand, and Omega Red. Later, Gambit had to go back to New Orleans and save the Guilds from the Brood Queen. With the help of the X-Men and Ghost Rider in the crossover event known as Brood Trouble in the Big Easy, Gambit was successful in defeating the Brood. Sadly, he also witnessed the death of his former wife Bella Donna during this event.

Julien's Revenge

Gambit charms Candra to obtain the elixir.
Gambit charms Candra to obtain the elixir.






Gambit must choose which one to save
Gambit must choose which one to save

Professor Charles Xavier brings the X-Men antagonist Sabretooth into his home with the hopes of rehabilitating him after learning that his actions might be caused by his mutation. Immediately, Gambit has a problem with this arrangement. Mainly because, Creed threatens to tell a dark secret from Gambit's past. Eventually, Rogue becomes curious enough to ask Sabretooth about it. Sabretooth then tells a story about a young, seventeen year old Gambit who he met in Paris. Sabretooth was threatening a woman named Genevieve Darceneaux, and Gambit came to her rescue. Sabretooth then watched as Gambit tricked this woman into falling in love with him in order to steal a medallion from her. Once he accomplished his goal, Sabretooth captured Genevieve and beat Gambit back to the place where he was staying. He then forced Gambit to choose between saving Genevieve and his brother, Henri. Sabretooth was holding them off of a balcony and threatening to drop them. He told Gambit he could only save one before he lets go. With only a split-second decision, Gambit saves his brother Henri leaving Genevieve to fall to her death. After learning this, it puts a roadblock in the relationship of Rogue and Gambit.

Gambit later confronts Creed and threatens him, but also talks about how much he has changed. Unbeknownst to him, Rogue eavesdrops on their conversation, and tells him that she is ready to forgive him after she takes care of her own past.

Return to New Orleans

When Rogue leaves in her own personal journey, Gambit decides to follow her. Rogue is attacked by Belladonna who was wanting revenge for Rogue stealing her memories when they last met. Here, Rogue tells Gambit about her past, and reveals that the first boy she ever kissed is still in a coma. Gambit and Rogue then team up to fight the forces of the Assassin's Guild, where they manage to defeat Bella Donna.

The Enemy of My Enemy

At the end of Legion Quest, it appeared that the world was going to end. Not being able to bear the idea that she might die without ever kissing the man she loves, Rogue kisses Gambit. This puts Gambit into a coma for three weeks. When he awakens he learns that Rogue has run off, and decides to follow her, fearing that she may of learned his darkest secret. He confronts Rogue in a abandoned theater. She doesn't know Gambit's shame, but she begs him to tell her. He can't. Not being able to say it, Gambit offers to kiss her, touch her, share all of his thoughts and his life with her, but Rogue doesn't want to do it. She says that she needs some time to herself and leaves him alone with a broken heart.

Wolverine/Gambit: Victims

Gambit vs. Wolverine
Gambit vs. Wolverine




The Trial of Gambit

While at a shopping center enjoying Christmas eve, Gambit along with Cannonball, Joseph, Rogue, Beast, and Beast's girlfriend, Trish Tilsby, are attacked by Gladiator and teleported to a space station. During this time, Gambit and Rogue start to grow closer once more, confessing their love for each other. Thanks mostly to Beast and Bishop, they survive a battle with their old foes, the Phalanx, and manage to defeat them, saving the Shi'ar Empire.

After this battle, they are transported to Antarctica, where Gambit discovers that there are bounty hunters after him. Remy and his teammates are then captured by the Nanny, but are saved by Beast. They defeat the Nanny, but Gambit decides to turn himself over to the bounty hunters, saying that it to is time that he owned up to his sins. Rogue tries to talk to him, to get him to say what he did that was so terrible, but Gambit cannot find the words. She says that she will love him unconditionally, no matter what.

Gambit is then put on trial for his crimes, with a mysterious figure in a mask serving as judge, the X-Men serving as jury, and Warren Worthington serving as Gambit's defense. Here Gambit admits that he used to deal with Mister Sinister, but the X-Men still are willing to forgive him. Then, from an earlier mind-scan, Psylocke remembers that Gambit was the one who put together the Marauders and caused the Mutant Massacre. After learning this, Angel turns on him when realizing that it was Gambit who caused him to lose his original wings. Rogue is then forced to kiss him, and absorbs his memories, and says in detail what Gambit went through during the Mutant Massacre. After this, Rogue loses control and attacks the man serving as judge. They escape and Rogue saves Gambit, but she then tells him that they're through. She then leaves him stranded in the Antarctic wilderness.

First Monthly Series

Gambit going solo.
Gambit going solo.

After his trial, he would have perished had he not agreed to share his body for a time with a strange psionic energy of a dead mutant named Mary Purcell that kept him alive until he reached the Savage Land, where he struck a deal with the mysterious New Son. Remy did different jobs for the New Son, such as stealing artifacts, in return for passage back to America. When Gambit tries to steal the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, he encounters the X-Men and agrees to return to the team.

Mary, the wraith connected to Gambit, does not like his decision and threatens him and the X-Men if he didn't stay with her forever. The team soon finds out about Mary. Remy and the wraith went back to her hometown where she tries to coerce Remy into merging together to become a new hybrid life form. With the help of Rogue, Gambit is able to rid himself of the mutant wraith that has bonded with him. Eventually, Remy is re-accepted by the X-Men and Rogue, but Gambit still harbors some resentment towards them for their callous condemnation.

The Hunt for the Tomorrow Stone



The Sunset Dawn




X-Treme X-Men

X-Treme X-Men
X-Treme X-Men






Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Remy becomes Death
Remy becomes Death


Blinded By The Light

Rejoining the Marauders
Rejoining the Marauders



Messiah Complex

Messiah Complex
Messiah Complex





Divided We Stand

Together again?
Together again?







Gambit, Rogue, and Danger
Gambit, Rogue, and Danger




Second Coming

Gambit: Hellbound
Gambit: Hellbound


Curse of the Mutants


Age of X

For further information: New Mutants and X-Men Legacy





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For further information: X-23 and Daken: Dark Wolverine




for more information: Gambit

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Gambit and Joelle
Gambit and Joelle






All-New X-Factor

for more information: All-New X-Factor

A new team of corporate superheroes
A new team of corporate superheroes












Husband and Wife
Husband and Wife

Gambit's romance with Rogue reignited when Kitty Pryde sent them undercover to couples' therapy, at the Paraíso Island Retreat Center, where Charmaine's powers forced them to confront the events of their past from each other's point of view. Not long afterwards, Kitty Pryde and Colossus held a wedding ceremony after becoming engaged; however, Kitty backed down at the last second and left Piotr at the altar. During the would-be reception, Gambit became inspired by Storm's words on marriage, and decided to propose to Rogue on the spot. She accepted, and they were married shortly afterwards by the rabbi that was going to officiate the marriage that was originally planned for that day.

Mr. and Mrs. X

While Gambit and Rogue are spending their honeymoon in space, they receive a call from Kitty who tells them that she needs them to find an unknown package which involves the Shi'ar. The package turns out to be an egg which at first appears to be a clone of Rogue, however it is later learned from Kitty that the egg contains Xandra, the bio-engineered daughter of Xavier and Lilandra, who at first took the form of Rogue, but after reading their minds of who her parents were, Xandra took a form similar to her mother. While trying to go under disguise, Gambit and Rogue are caught by the Shi'ar guards. With a kiss from Rogue, she slips a lock pick to Gambit and frees himself and Rogue. When they locate Xandra, she's able to change their appearance.

They are soon met by the Starjammers and Cerise, gratefully for their help after escaping, Xandra offers to fix Rogue's powers. Rogue however refuses, Remy questions her why and she explains to him that the last time it happen, it didn't last since she never learned to control it herself before losing the ability to touch.

They are interrupted when the Imperial Guard show up, a fight ensues, at first they are winning but things soon become worse when Deathbird show up. Xandra can see that they're losing, when Gambit is injured by Deathbird, she decides to fake her and Rogue's death.


Opening an unknown gift during the holidays, Gambit and Rogue are teleported to the Mojoverse, but before there able to figure out what's going on, Mojo resets their lives to a Noir setting called "Honey Moonlighting". However, since Rogue's abilities have evolved, she becomes self-aware of what's going on, destroying the fake reality and killing Remy by absorbing him. Mojo resets their lives several times to different genres, but they all end with Rogue killing Gambit. Discussing their relationship on a reality TV show, Gambit leaves and goes to a bar where he meets a strange brunette woman, but he quickly brushes her off. The woman revels herself to be Spiral who restores his memories.

She explains to Gambit that she brought them here since Mojo wanted a famous super hero couple for his newest programming, but Spiral's reason was due to her needing the greatest thief to steal something for her, but she was unaware that Rogue's abilities had changed. Spiral doesn't tell Gambit what she wants stolen, but if he does, she'll help Rogue with her powers and escape. Exploring the real Mojoverse, Gambit is told to locate an object called the Coeur Enroulé, however when he finds it, it's a baby with six arms. Returning to Spiral he helps fight off Mojo and his army. After exploring her pasts, Rogue is able to fully control her powers, Gambit tells Spiral that's he's uneasy bringing a baby into war zone, however Spiral tells him that it's not a child, that the Coeur Enroulé is always different to whoever holds it. After Spiral merges with it there able to defeat Mojo, Gambit and Rogue are then sent back home.

Unaware of the events with the X-Men that unfolded in the months since they've been gone, Rogue is about to check her phone, but Gambit stops her and wants time alone with her, the two spend the next few hours in bed together. Knowing something important has happen, Rogue checks her phone to see she has dozens of messages from Carol Danvers, Rogue then goes to her aid. Gambit's father, Jean-Luc Lebeau, appears and tells him that he needs to return to the Thieves Guild in New Orleans.


Gambit and Rogue join Psyclocke's new Excalibur team when Morgan La Fay wishes to destroy the island of Krakoa for the island is interfering with her influence on Earth. Morgan captures Brian Braddock and turns him into a new pawn while gives his status as Captain Britain to Betsy. With Rogue becoming trapped in a crystal like coffin and asleep, Gambit becomes increasingly frustrated. He and Rictor get sent to a special cave to gather crystals needed for a ritual by Apocalypse to free Rogue. Gambit begins to attack Apocalypse out of frustration over him putting Rogue in the coffin for his ritual. However, Gambit secretly got Rachel to help nudge her awake, after a brief fight in which Remy is knocked unconscious, Rogue awakens and defeats Apocalypse by absorbing him.

Powers & Abilities

Kinetically-Charged Cards
Kinetically-Charged Cards

Gambit has the mutant ability to tap into the potential energy contained within an object and transform it into kinetic energy by touching it. When Gambit thus charges an object and throws it at a target, the object releases this energy explosively on contact. Gambit is also able to prolong the kinetic energy detonation of an object, but it's unknown for how long.




Upon his subsequent death at the hands of Mr. Cich, Gambit was brought back shortly after by Faiza of MI:13, resulting in his powers becoming amplified. He charged the bullet he was shot with and spat it out at Cich, the resulting explosion instantly engulfed and disintegrated Mr. Cich, much to Remy's surprise. He even questioned if Faiza "put him back together right".

Gambit's mutation gives him unusually colored eyes.
Gambit's mutation gives him unusually colored eyes.





As the Horseman Death, Gambit demonstrates the ability to convert inert materials into toxic substances (such as transforming breathable air into poisonous gases) and has the potential to ingest diseases and plagues. He could control deadly gases as well. Gambit seems to be somehow suppressing the Horseman in his mind. If the Horseman is psychically tempered with, it seems that Gambit can again transform into him causing his appearance to once again change.


Other Abilities

Ragin' Cajun
Ragin' Cajun

Remy is an expert weapon fighter. He specializes in the Savate style of fighting with a Bo-Staff, while he is also trained in traditional dueling and fencing. He can throw small objects with extraordinary accuracy. Though never confirmed, this uncanny accuracy may be a factor of his mutant powers, given that he very often throws playing cards much farther and with much greater accuracy than any human has ever been known to achieve.



Armored Costume

Gambit's armor
Gambit's armor

Gambit's guild costume is armored, providing better protection than a normal X-Men uniform.


Gambit often wields a deck of playing cards, throwing spikes and a telescopic Bo-Staff.


  • Name: Remy LeBeau
  • Sex: Male
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Weight: 179 lbs.
  • Eyes: Red irises on black sclera
  • Hair: Auburn (briefly white)
  • Place of Birth: New Orleans
  • Marital Status: Married (Rogue)
  • Occupation: Head of the Thieves' Guild, member of X-Factor, X-Men, Teacher at X-Mansion
  • Affiliation: X-Men, formally X-Factor, Thieves' Guild

Alternate Universes

Earth-295: Age of Apocalypse

Gambit during Age of Apocalypse
Gambit during Age of Apocalypse





Earth-1610: Ultimate X-Men

Ultimate Gambit
Ultimate Gambit

In the Ultimate Universe we first see Gambit as a street urchin. After a young girl is orphaned by Hammerhead, Gambit takes care of the girl for a little while. She is taken by Hammerhead, but Gambit gets her back. During this time Professor Xavier invites him to join the X-Men, but he refuses. Gambit later drops the girl of with two people who had offered to help early and then leaves.

The next time we see Gambit he is working for the Ferris twins. He abducts Rogue for his employers, fighting Wolverine and the X-Men to do so. At first Rogue seems to hate him, but her feelings towards him seem to change after coming into skin contact with him and seeing his memories for the first time. Gambit eventually realizes that his employers are not the good guys and he and Rogue escape. Rogue then leaves the X-Men to join Gambit.

The next time we see gambit, he and Rogue are robbing a bank. Layer, Juggernaut shows up and claims to have feelings for Rogue. Gambit and Juggernaut get into a long fight, which results in Gambit being mortally wounded. He dies in Rogue's arms giving her one last kiss.

Earth-1298: Mutant X

Mutant X
Mutant X







Earth-8545: Legacy Virus Merged with Warlock

Gambit was one of those powered beings and humans that were infected by a pandemic consisting of the Legacy Virus that had mutated with Warlock's technarch virus





Gambit as the Witness
Gambit as the Witness



In this world Gambit was a good friend of Namor who, after his death, gave his firstborn son the name Remy in honor of him. Thus the Gambit of New Exiles is the son of Namor and Invisible Woman. See Remy McKenzie.

Earth-58163: House of M


Earth-2149: Zombies Universe


Gambit was infected by a virus that have caused him to become a zombie. Gambit was one of the residents of the Xavier Institute when it was attacked by the virus-containing zombies. Gambit arrives at the SHIELD helicarrier with his other team mates and Magneto. He then became one of the zombie horde that have attacked the Silver Surfer.

Earth-9997: Earth X


Earth-41001 (X-Men: The End)

X-Men: The End
X-Men: The End





Earth-1038: The Retro Men


Earth-95120: Marvel Riot Age of Apocalypse


X-Men: Misfits

X-Men: Misfits
X-Men: Misfits



Earth-161: X-Men Forever

X-Men Forever
X-Men Forever



What if...? Universes




Earth-983: What if Gambit Condemned Gambit to Death?

The X-Men discovered Gambit's connections to the villainous Mr. Sinister. He was sent to Antarctica, but his efforts moved him all the way to Paris where he conversed with the X-Men. The X-Men then had a discussion with him about his life.


Earth-97913: What if Wolverine Had Remained Feral?


Earth-200524: What if Cyclops Got an Eye Infection?


Earth-1031: X-Men Millennial Visions


Earth-1043: Brotherhood Millennial Visions


Other Media


X-Men: The Animated Series

X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series



X-Men: Evolution

X-Men: Evolution
X-Men: Evolution

He appeared in numerous episodes here as one of Magneto's henchmen for hire. Again, Gambit and Rogue's relationship is never really shown although there is some romantic tension between them. Gambit abducts Rogue while she is on her way to school. He then takes Rogue on a train and brings her to his father's location. Using her powers to help him save his father, Jean-Luc, from kidnappers.

Both of them study each others' psychology and develop an affection for each other. When the situation gets worse, the X-Men find Rogue and save her. Gambit also became one of Magneto's Acolytes, who helped him avoid the existence of Apocalypse. As Rogue was being mentally controlled by Mesmero, she kissed Gambit using her powers of absorption to gain some of Gambit's powers for a time. Though not depowered, his powers became a contribution for Apocalypse to be reanimated. In the final episode when Xavier glimpses into the future, Gambit along with many others are shown to be new additions to the X-Men. He was voiced by Alessandro Juliani.

Wolverine and the X-Men

Wolverine and the X-Men
Wolverine and the X-Men

Gambit is first introduced in the episode "Thieves Gambit", working as a thief and always pushing his loyalty to the highest bidder. He was hired by Sybil Zane and Bolivar Trask to go and steal a collar invented by Forge which allowed mutants to lose energy for their powers, thus leaving them helpless. He was able to steal the collar, but not without being caught through scent by Wolverine.

Wolverine then hires Gambit to go and retrieve the collar from Zane for double the price. They eventually get the collar back, but then Gambit double crosses him and takes the collar container for another bidder who'd pay more. Later, it is revealed that Wolverine expected the double cross and took the collar out of the container leaving Gambit with only the empty case and no money.


In between wooing Polaris, angering Wanda, and annoying Magneto, Gambit still manages to pull off stealing the helmet. In the end, it is revealed, that Gambit's true intention was never to really steal the helmet, but to destroy Genosha from the inside. However, he still does manage to pull off stealing the helmet, but is in return stopped by Polaris, whom he betrayed minutes before. He leaves with a broken boat, no dice, and without the girl.



Gambit has also made a small cameo appearance in the ninth episode of the first season titled "Future X", his face is shown side by side on a screen with other known mutants. He was voiced by Phil LaMarr.

Wolverine: The Long Night

Gambit made a small appearance in the second season of the Wolverine podcast series, he was voiced by Bill Heck.


X2: X-Men United

Gambit's name is listed in William Stryker's files on Lady Deathstrike's computer.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Taylor Kitch as Gambit
Taylor Kitch as Gambit







Video Games

Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade's Revenge

Spider-Man and the X-Men
Spider-Man and the X-Men



X-Men (Sega Genesis & Game Gear games)



X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse

Gambit vs the Brood Queen
Gambit vs the Brood Queen

The ragin' Cajun is one of the five playable characters of the game. He has a Bo staff-based combo attack and three different card attacks. Gambit's individual mission consists in attacking the Genoshan harbor base while Psylocke attacks the main base, drawing the attention towards her. If you beat the game without losing anyone, you will see a special scene of Gambit and Rogue at the end.

Marvel Versus Capcom Series

Marvel Vs Capcom
Marvel Vs Capcom


X-Men: Ravages Of The Apocalypse


X-Men: Mutant Academy Series

Gambit versus Cyclops
Gambit versus Cyclops



X-Men Legends II
X-Men Legends II

Gambit is a playable character in both versions of the game, that served as basis to Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Gambit posses staff attacks, energy attacks, playing card attacks and thieving abilities. In the rest game, Gambit is acquired after the fourth mission. He has special dialog with Rogue while in the mansion. There are not any bonus costumes for him in this game.

In the second game in the series, Gambit is a playable character from the beginning. He will have special dialogue with Pyro during a mission in the first area, and later on when you meet Sebastian Shaw. Diffrent uniforms can be chosen for the character, including the one from Age Of Apocalypse, X-Treme X-Men, and his classic attire from the 90's comics.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2



X-Men Origins: Wolverine


X-Men: Destiny

Gambit in X-Men: Destiny
Gambit in X-Men: Destiny


Marvel: Avengers Alliance

Marvel: Avengers Alliance
Marvel: Avengers Alliance


Marvel Heroes

Marvel Heroes
Marvel Heroes


Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

Ultimate Alliance 3
Ultimate Alliance 3

Gambit returns in the third Ultimate Alliance game as part of the X-Men: Rise of Phoenix DLC pack. He was voiced by Rick Pasqualone.

Audio Drama

  • Gambit appears in the podcast drama Wolverine: The Lost Trail, voiced by Bill Heck. He has some history with Logan, who dislikes him immensely due to his thieving and untrustworthy nature. Gambit becomes embroiled in the plot when Logan and a young boy named Marcus come to him asking for info on Maureen, Logan's missing lover.


Gambit has appeared in many X-Men themed merchandising lines since the 90's, ranging from toys and statues to apparel.

From ToyBiz, Kotobukiya, Hasbro and Kaiyodo
From ToyBiz, Kotobukiya, Hasbro and Kaiyodo
  • Gambit was featured in ToyBiz's various X-Men lines throughout the 90s.
  • Gambit was featured in ToyBiz's Marvel vs. Capcom line as part of a two-pack with Zangief from the Street Fighter series.
  • Gambit was featured in ToyBiz's Marvel Legends line as part of the fourth series. The figure was later released as part of an X-Men box set.
  • Gambit was featured in ToyBiz's X-Men Classics line, which was a 6" line done in the scale and style of the Marvel Legends figures.
  • Various companies like Sideshow Collectibles, Bowen Designs, Diamond Collectibles and Kotobukiya released various statues and busts of Gambit.
  • Gambit was featured in Diamond Select's Minimates lie.
  • Diamond Select released a Gambit figure for the Marvel Select line.
  • Gambit was featured in Hasbro's toy line for X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
  • Gambit was featured in Hasbro's Greatest Battles: Comic Packs line as part of a two-pack with Mr. Sinister.
  • Gambit was featured in Hasbro's Super Hero Squad line as part of a two-pack with Rogue.
  • Eaglemoss released a Gambit figurine as part of The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection.
  • Gambit was featured in Kaiyodo's Revoltech line.
  • Gambit was featured in Hasbro's Marvel Legends line as part of the Caliban Build-a-Figure wave.

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