Storm is one of the most powerful and important X-Men from Marvel Comics, and she's also been an important part of the Fox X-Men movies. She's certain to be a major part of the MCU when she appears, which could be sooner rather than later if the character emerges through her strong comic book ties to Black Panther.
Storm's legacy in the comics is long and rich and could provide the MCU a roadmap for interpreting the Omega-Level mutant for the franchise. She is often at the center of the biggest Marvel events, going back to her debut in the 1970s, and only becomes more integral to the Marvel Universe as time goes on.
She Was Originally A Character Called Typhoon
Storm first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 in 1975, co-created by Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum. She originated directly from concepts Cockrum had developed on his own, as did Nightcrawler and others on the new roster.
Storm actually emerged visually by combining elements of two different concepts: Typhoon and the Black Cat. Cockrum combined the weather-related powers of Typhoon, a male character, with the costume of Black Cat (and the cape of an unused Jean Grey concept). The result was one of the most iconic superheroes in comic books.
She's Claustrophobic
One thing fans of Storm from the movies may not know is that she's claustrophobic. This aspect of her character was explained in Uncanny X-Men #102, which first detailed the origins of the character. Storm was buried alive after an explosion when she was a child, leaving her with a lifelong fear of being trapped.
This fear would emerge at inopportune times for Storm, particularly during battles, and she would fight it throughout her entire life. By the early 2000s, she has largely managed it, but she continues to struggle in some instances.
Her Father Was American
Most fans know Storm is from Africa, but they may not know that her father was actually an American. Ororo's father, David Munroe, was a photojournalist who met her mother, N'Dare, while on assignment in Kenya.
But their romance would prove tragic after they moved with their daughter to Cairo. A jet fighter accidentally crash lands in their neighborhood, killing the couple and burying Ororo. She was also actually born in New York City, where she would spend some of her youth and much of her life after joining the X-Men as an adult.
Her Relationship With Yukio
Storm has had some high-profile romances over the years, including with Black Panther, but even comic book fans may not realize that she had a quasi-romantic relationship with Yukio. This idea is largely relegated to subtext, though, as most LGBTQ+ relationships in the '80s and '90s were in X-Men comics.
The ronin Yukio had a positive and liberating influence on Storm, including motivating her to change her appearance in the '80s, use her powers to offensively attack, which she hadn't done to that point, and think more of what she wanted from her life. Though the romance was teased in numerous comics, it never officially became canon.
She Fought Cyclops To Lead The X-Men
Storm is one of the most powerful mutants in Marvel Comics, but for a time, she lost her powers. During this period, she fought Cyclops for leadership of the X-Men and won. Things came to a head in Uncanny X-Men #201, after Storm returned to the team after an absence.
Cyclops was leading the team but was distracted, leading to a Danger Room throwdown between the two. Storm won despite her lack of powers, proving her skill and talent for strategy. She would co-captain the team with Cyclops when the X-Men divided into their Gold and Blue teams in the '90s.
Kitty Pryde Hated The Mohawk Look
Kitty Pryde has had some looks over the years, as some of her most powerful variants attest to, so it's odd she would be so shocked at one of Storm's. But Kitty reacted as if she'd been personally attacked when Storm returned to the X-Men with her iconic mohawk haircut and punk attire, all inspired by her time with Yukio.
The scene takes place in Uncanny X-Men #173 when Kitty is still very young and probably puts a premium on the classic image of the woman she looked up to so much. Things would work out, though it took a while for Kitty to come around.
She Fell In Love With The Man Who Took Her Powers
The loss of Storm's powers was a major shock to the character, but nowhere near as much as her falling in love with the man who took them. Storm didn't know it at the time, and it wasn't Forge's fault directly, but he did create the technology that stole her abilities.
Their romance was bittersweet for its many ups and downs through the '80s and '90s, best depicted in the "Lifedeath" stories written by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and drawn by Barry Windsor-Smith. Though they wouldn't work out, the two remain close friends.
She Was Part Of The Fantastic Four
An aspect of Storm's comic book history that might have intriguing implications for the MCU is that she was actually part of the Fantastic Four for a time in the early 2000s. After she married T'Challa in Black Panther #18, she and Black Panther filled in for Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman when they took a sabbatical from the team.
The switch happens in Fantastic Four #544 after the epic Civil War crossover event in 2007 leads to a cascade of consequences throughout the Marvel Universe. Her time with the FF would be brief, however.
She Joined The Avengers
Storm was also part of the Avengers, making the team she was on in 2013 one of the best Avengers team rosters ever. She joins in Avengers #19, replacing fellow X-Man Wolverine as the team confronts Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R. Initially, Captain America seeks Black Panther out to rejoin the team, but he's going through his own journey and suggests Storm.
Though her time with the Avengers is as brief as it was with the Fantastic Four, it's a memorable episode for the character that could lead to some realization in the MCU down the road.
Ororo Munroe: Queen Of Mars
One of the most intriguing developments in Storm's comic book story is her becoming the Regent of Mars. After the X-Men terraform Mars in Planet-Sized X-Men #1 from 2021, Storm becomes effectively the queen of the planet, with her powers contributing massively to controlling and shaping the weather of the fledgling mutant world.
Storm has never been more powerful practically or politically, and for someone who has feared being trapped all her life, she now has the entire solar system to spread her wings in.