Armor (Marvel Comics character)

Armor
Artwork from X-Men: Nation X Vol 1 #3.
(April 2010).
Art by Dustin Weaver and Morry Holowel
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAstonishing X-Men #4
(October 2004)
Created byJoss Whedon
John Cassaday
In-story information
Alter egoHisako Ichiki
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsXavier Institute
New X-Men
X-Men
Jean Grey School Students
New Mutants
S.W.O.R.D.
Notable aliasesThe Shield
Abilities
  • Ability to generate an impenetrable psionic exoskeleton body armor:
    • Superhuman strength, reflexes, agility, endurance, stamina, dexterity, and durability
    • Concussive blast of energy projection

Armor (Hisako Ichiki (市来 久子, Ichiki Hisako)) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Armor is a Japanese mutant with the power to generate a psionic exoskeleton, granting her various offensive abilities.

Armor was introduced as a student of the Xavier Institute in Astonishing X-Men (vol. 3) #4 (October, 2004), and was created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday. Armor maintained her abilities after the events of Decimation and went on to join the X-Men. She would later join other superhero groups such as S.W.O.R.D. and the New Mutants.

Armor appeared in Marvel Anime: X-Men, voiced by Yukari Tamura.