Rachel Anne Summers is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-plotter John Byrne.
Rachel Summers in her standard 1990s red street clothing from Excalibur #44 (November 1991). Art by Alan Davis.
Rachel Summers, with the Phoenix Force, battling and winning against Galactus. Art by Alan Davis.
Christopher S. Claremont is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 16-year stint on Uncanny X-Men from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel's most popular series.
Claremont at the 2016 New York Comic Con
Claremont being interviewed on breaking into the comics industry at the 2011 New York Comic Con
Claremont at the Comic New York symposium at Columbia University on March 24, 2012