Lila Cheney

Lila Cheney
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe New Mutants Annual #1 (November 1984)
Created byChris Claremont (writer)
Bob McLeod (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsDazzler and the Resurrections
S.W.O.R.D
X-Terminators
Ally to X-Men, New Mutants, X-Force
Abilities
  • Tachyon field allows interstellar teleportation
    • Field extension to other people and objects
    • Teleportation to place where own voice has been

Lila Cheney is a fictional interstellar British rock star and mutant who makes appearances as a guest character in X-Men titles. Created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod, she made her debut in The New Mutants Annual #1 (November 1984).

Cheney possesses the power of teleportation, but only at interstellar distances. During one of her tryouts, she discovers an abandoned Dyson sphere, which she uses as a home base for her teleports. She is well known for her romantic connection to X-Man Cannonball, as well as her friendship with Strong Guy.