Nathan Summers strides forward armed and ready in this guide showing how to draw Cable from Marvel Comics and X-Men series. The time-traveling mutant soldier with his techno-organic arm has become a fan favorite since his 90s debut, and his appearance in the Deadpool films brought him to wider audiences. This front view walking pose captures his imposing figure with the massive cybernetic arm and futuristic weaponry that define his look.
Sketching Cable Walking Forward
This tutorial contains 15 steps that build Nathan Summers from basic shapes to his full cybernetic warrior form, complete with his techno-organic infection spreading across his body.
Cable’s Design Elements
- Short gray hair swept back
- Glowing yellow left eye
- Stern determined expression
- Blue and yellow X-Men bodysuit
- Yellow shoulder pad on right side
- Massive silver techno-organic left arm with spikes
- X-Men logo badges on shoulders and belt
- Large futuristic gun in right hand
- Yellow boots and knee pads
- Walking toward viewer pose
Cable frequently teams up with Deadpool in comics and films. For more Cable content, check out the Cable with gun tutorial or the Cable and Deadpool together guide to draw him alongside his mercenary partner.
Following the Steps
Use the color system to track what to add at each stage:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
The techno-organic arm requires attention to the mechanical detail and spikes extending from it. For more X-Men characters with unique designs, try the Cyclops tutorial featuring Cable’s father, or the Colossus guide for another metal-armed mutant.
How to Draw Cable Full Body: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Time-Traveling Warrior!
That covers the full process for drawing Cable in his walking pose. Did the techno-organic arm details come together? Leave your thoughts in the comments, and share links to your finished artwork if you posted it online. X-Men fans always appreciate seeing different takes on this cybernetic soldier from the future.