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Quote1 Some things do not die... they evolve. Quote2
Mister M[src]

History

Early Years[]

Absolon Mercator's mutant powers first manifested in his native Belgium. After an accident, where Absolon killed a boy bullying his cousin Rubin (Absolon turned him inside out and the boy lived for three days in that state), Absolon was sent to the U.S. to live with relatives. Absolon struggled with himself and his identity. Absolon used his powers to fix things such as toasters for money. Absolon was a loner, and normally only left his apartment at night.[3] Absolon's only known close friend was Hanna Levy, a mutant who ate insects.[1]

Mutant Town[]

Absolon secretly witnessed the shooting incident involving Officer Izzy Ortega and his partner Gus.[4]

Secretions from a kidnapped mutant called Toad Boy were being sold as designer drugs at clubs. Although mutants who ingested toad juice recovered, humans died violently. Izzy and Bishop investigated. Mr. M attempted to help the boy, taking him to his mother. Daniel Shaky Kaufman's men went looking for him after viewing a surveillance tape. While being confronted, Mr. M phased his hand into a gunman, unintentionally killing him.[5]

Hannah told Absolon to seek out Izzy for help. Absolon found Izzy's daughter Chamyra the victim of a gunshot wound, accidentally shot by her own brother. Absolon removed the bullet. However, Izzy and Bishop saw him and thought Absolon was attacking Chamyra. Bishop absorbed his energy, but it seemed too much for even him to handle. Absolon then fled.[6]

Angry and confused, Absolon vowed he would destroy Mutant Town. Absolon was confronted by Bishop and Izzy again. However, Lara the Illusionist tricked him into thinking he had destroyed the town. Bishop then released the energy harmlessly into the atmosphere. Absolon agreed to turn himself in.[7]

Although charges were dropped against Absolon, Absolon was shot in the head shortly after being released. Absolon's powers saved his life, but Absolon spent some time recuperating in the hospital.[8]

Decimation[]

After M-Day, Absolon was one of the few mutants who retained his powers. Absolon headed to the Xavier Institute, where he immediately put himself on the radar of O*N*E by easily toppling a Sentinel that was about to crush a caterpillar. They considered him a serious threat especially with the other mutants treating him as a savior-like figure. Absolon also began a relationship with Lorelei Travis after restoring her hair.[9]

Absolon decided to have the The 198 leave the mansion despite the X-Men and O*N*E's attempts to stop them. The face in Johnny Dee's chest quietly declared him a threat that had to be eliminated. Mr. M led his followers to an island which they reached by walking across the water. When the X Men showed up to try and talk them into returning, Cyclops was promptly attacked by a mind-controlled Erg and when he retaliated Mr. M declared he would protect his followers. However, Johnny Dee, under the command of General Lazer, used his voodoo dolls to make Leech depower Absolon and then used Magma to annihilate Mr. M.[10]

That night, as Lorelei and Leech watched over Absolon's coffin, they fell asleep. The pair woke to an empty casket. Later, Lorelei and Leech, surrounded by butterflies, told the 198 about their experience: "I can't tell you what we saw. I don't have the words". Absolon never appeared to anyone else, but Absolon did not want them to grieve for him, so Absolon sent them a message. 'Some things do not die... THEY EVOLVE!'"[11]

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.[2] While Charles Xavier was telepathically calling for all of the mutants to join the Krakoa nation, Absolon was brought to the Otherworld by Apocalypse. Apocalypse gave him the Siege Perilous and asked him to protect it, because one day mutants would need it. Absolon agreed with one condition, he would do it the way he wants and he should be left alone. He took over one of the Otherworld's provinces, renamed it Mercator and closed it to all visitors.[12][13] He then pulverized the Siege Perilous and merged it with the land, essentially turning entire province into Siege Perilous.[14]

The Krakoans finally learned of Absolon's whereabouts during the X of Swords tournament held in Otherworld.[15]

Later on, Abigail Brand considered Absolon as a potential replacement for Fabian Cortez's role in The Six,[16] but eventually chose another mutant.

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.[17]

When Merlyn and King Arthur took over the Otherworld and closed the portal to Krakoa, the Knights of X were gathered to defeat him. In order to do so, they needed to find the Siege Perilous.[18] During one of the battles, Gambit used the death tarot card in an attempt to stop Merlyn. It hadn't worked, but his sacrifice served the magical purpose and opened up the portal to the Mercator.[13] Remaining Knights of X and King Arthur with his army followed into the portal, but all of them ended up trapped in the Siege Perilous's illusions. Askani managed to free and gather the Knights of X and they were then greeted by Absolon.[19] Absolon explained to them what he did with the Siege Perilous and what due to the Otherworld being ruled by magic he couldn't just recreate and give it to them as they needed to complete their quest first. He also gave them a clue, saying what matter can't be destroyed, only changed. This clue, combined with Siege Perilous's nature and the meaning of death card in tarot, made them realize what Gambit was still alive, changed by the Siege Perilous's power he was somewhere in the Mercator. As all the Knights were gathered, their quest was completed and the path back to Krakoa was opened, allowing them to bring other mutants and together they easily defeated Merlyn's army.[14]

Attributes

Power Grid[28]
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Powers

Matter Manipulation: Mercator is an Omega-level mutant[2][20] with power to manipulate matter. He has an unlimited transmutational power to alter the molecular structure of anything around him[3][20][21] and has been described as virtually omnipotent.[22] Applications of his power include:

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