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Stacy X (Miranda Leevald) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, a mutant prostitute who was briefly affiliated with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #399 (November, 2001) by Joe Casey and Tom Raney.
Fictional character biography
She was originally called X-Stacy, as she could use her pheromone powers to induce bliss, but after repeated error, she became known as Stacy-X.
Stacy X had the mutant ability to exude pheromones, which she could control to stimulate bodily sensations and functions, such as causing orgasms or vomiting. Her mutation also had a physical manifestation: at the age of sixteen Stacy's skin was replaced by patterned, snake-like scales. At one point her skin was shown shedding, much like a real snakes.
She first appeared as a member of the Nevada mutant brothel, the X-Ranch. After the hate group the Church of Humanity destroyed the ranch, Stacy joined the X-Men. Forthright and argumentative, Stacy did not take easily to teamwork and left the team shortly after joining. She did play a vital role in fighting Black Tom, using her powers to seduce him and releasing the other trapped X-Men, allowing them to defeat him. She also proved to be a highly skilled fighter, even giving Wolverine a proper workout. Where she got this training is unknown, much like everything else about her past.
Soon after being rescued by the X-Men from the X-Ranch, Stacy stayed at the Institute, but took some time off after "servicing" a special client in Chappaqua, NY. Wolverine tracked her down and fought with her, but soon the two came to an understanding. Whether Wolverine convinced Stacy to completely abandon her former profession is unknown, but Logan did talk Kurt out of whatever censure he was contemplating. It was known that Stacy continued to "work" for special clients even as she operated as a member of the X-Men. Furthermore, during her membership with the X-Men she tried to seduce members Archangel and Nightcrawler.
At one point, Stacy works with a food magnate, who is very sick. She changes his body chemistry so that he will live out the rest of his short life without pain.
Due to the Scarlet Witch's magic, she is one of the many mutants to lose her powers in the Decimation crossover. While she was a prostitute when she had her powers, she never actually slept with anyone for money, relying on her pheromone powers. Since she lost her powers, this has apparently changed.
Powers and abilities
Snake like, scaly skin that gives her an unknown degree of durability. Can control other's pheromones through fleshly contact, producing sensations and physical reactions in anyone she touches. She is able to heal others by speeding up their healing process, and can increase their stamina so that they won't tire easily, giving her teammates rushes of adrenaline.
Stacy was an expert fighter, able to challenge even Wolverine, and defeat him while laughing. However, this skill appears to be learned and not mutant in nature.
Other versions
Ultimate Stacy X
Ultimate Stacy X is introduced in Ultimate X-Men #81 as the girlfriend of Mastermind, and stays with him in the cell where he is currently impersonating Magneto, replacing Mystique (who was doing the same after he escaped during the events of the "Magnetic North" storyline).
In other media
Stacy X was considered as a character in X-Men: The Last Stand. The concept photo is available here.
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