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How to Draw Cable: Marvel’s Time-Traveling Mutant Soldier

The time-traveling mutant soldier from the future appears in this guide showing how to draw Cable from Marvel Comics. Nathan Summers brings his techno-organic arm and massive arsenal to the superhero universe, having teamed up with various X-Men teams and even Deadpool on numerous occasions. As the son of Cyclops and a clone of Jean Grey, Cable carries significant weight in Marvel history.

Drawing Cable Step by Step

This tutorial walks through 19 steps that construct Cable’s battle-ready stance with his weapons and distinctive metallic arm from basic shapes to finished details!

Cable’s Appearance Details

  • White swept-back hair with stern expression
  • Glowing techno-organic eye with scar across face
  • Metallic cybernetic left arm with ribbed plating
  • Large rifle slung across his back
  • Muscular build in dark blue suit
  • Brown leather shoulder strap and utility belt
  • Multiple pouches and holsters for weapons
  • Gun held in his organic right hand

Cable’s design requires attention to the contrast between his organic and mechanical parts. His techno-organic arm differs from other armored characters like Iron Man or the Winter Soldier. For more Cable content, check out the other Cable tutorial or the duo guide featuring Cable and Deadpool together.

Step Color Navigation

Track your progress through each construction phase with these indicators:

  • Red Color: lines added in the current step.
  • Black Color: lines completed earlier.
  • Gray Color: base sketch for structure.

How to Draw Cable: Full Tutorial

Step 1

How to draw Cable with a gun - step 01

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 02

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 03

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 04

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 05

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 06

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 07

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 08

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 09

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 10

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 11

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 12

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 13

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 14

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 15

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 16

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 17

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How to draw Cable with a gun - step 18

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How to draw Cable with a gun

Share Your Cable Drawing!

That covers all 19 steps to draw Cable with his cybernetic arm and weapons. The metallic plating on his arm requires careful line work to show the ribbed texture. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished time-traveling mutant soldier artwork!

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