Mister M (character)
Mister M | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | District X #2 (2004) |
Created by | David Hine David Yardin |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Absolon Zebardyn Mercator |
Species | Human Mutant |
Team affiliations | The 198 |
Abilities |
Mister M (Absolon Zebardyn Mercator) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by David Hine and David Yardin, and debuted in District X #2. Mister M wears a black suit and hat, and has the ability to manipulate molecules.
Fictional character biography
Early life
Not much is known about the enigmatic man called Mr. M. He grew up in a small village near Ghent, Belgium. After his powers manifested, he left for the United States, and after much wandering, settled in Mutant Town. Once there, he mostly stayed to himself, only leaving his apartment at night to get drunk.[1]
Mutant Town
After seeing a painting (by an
Mr. M also did good things with his powers: He regularly fixed people's electronics, and once saved Officer
Mr. M had made several enemies in his lifetime, and one of the dangling plotlines of the series involved a hit put out on his life. The individual actually came very close to succeeding, shooting him three times in the head at point-blank range, however his mutant abilities saved him.[volume & issue needed]
Decimation/The 198
After the events of M-Day, Mr. M was one of the few individuals unaffected. He visited his hospitalized friend Hanna, who was growing insane due to all of the bugs that had begun to attack her when she lost her mutant power, and helped to heal her mind. At her suggestion, he decides to head to the Xavier Institute on foot.[3]
When he arrives at the encampment around the Institute, he passes through the walls surrounding the school, and the
"Death"
Mercator
When the nation of Krakoa was established, omega-level mutants became one of its cornerstones. Most of them joined Krakoa, but Absolon was one of a few exceptions.[6] The Krakoans finally learned of Absolon's whereabouts during the X of Swords tournament held in Otherworld.[7]
After seizing control of Avalon,
Later on, Abigail Brand considered Absolon as a potential replacement for Fabian Cortez's role in The Six,[11] but eventually chose Arakki mutant, Korra the Burning Heart instead.[12]
During Hellfire Gala, Magneto gathered several omega level mutants in order to terraform Mars. Magneto visited Absolon to ask him to join and help with the process, but Absolon refused to participate.[13]
Eventually a team of mutants led by Captain Britain made it to Mercator fulfilling Apocalypse's prophesy, unfortunately they were followed by the mutant-hating King Arthur, Mercator greeted Arthur personally and informed him that he'd be tested by the land itself, which was unfortunate for him because he was a horrible person, before pushing him into quicksand.[14]
Powers and abilities
Similar to Owen Reece, Mister M has complete control over the atomic structure of molecules.[15] He can transmute all matter and energy on a subatomic level. Thus far, his powers have been described as virtually omnipotent.[16]
References
- ^ District X #4
- ^ District X #3-4
- ^ The 198#1
- ^ X-Men: The 198 Vol 1 #2 (April 2006)
- ^ a b The 198 #5
- ^ House of X #1
- ^ X of Swords: Creation #1
- ^ X of Swords: Creation #1
- ^ Marauders #13
- ^ Knights of X #3
- ^ S.W.O.R.D. (Vol. 2) #2
- ^ S.W.O.R.D. (Vol. 2) #5
- ^ Planet-Size X-Men #1
- ^ Knights of X #4
- ^ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z: Update Vol 1 #4 (December 2010)
- ^ X-Men: The 198 Files Vol 1 #1 (January 2006)
External links
- Mister M at Marvel.com