Religion: Askani 
Name: Askani Clan
Other Names: Askani
Classification:
supporting characters
group
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: X-Factor (vol. 1) #66 (May 1991): "Endgame Part 2: Heroic Effort"
NOTE: This is our current best assessment of the first appearance of this character, but this has been flagged in our database as uncertain.
Creators: Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Chris Claremont, Art Thibert
Number of Appearances: 11
Ally: Rachel Summers
Ally: Cable
Note: religious order founded by Rachel Summers
The Askani Clan is the religious group that Cable belongs to and has been a leader of. The Askani religious order was founded by Rachel Summers (the alternative timeline daughter of Scott Summers and Jean Grey). Rachel Summers is the mutant superheroine who has also been known as Phoenix and Marvel Girl).
The Askani play a major role in the mythos of Cable and a number of related characters, including Apocalypse.
X-Factor
X-Men: Phoenix Force Handbook (Sep. 2010)
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/asaasr.htm
- http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldAuto=2504
- http://marvel.wikia.com/X-Factor_Vol_1_66
- https://www.comics.org/issue/49619
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=18808