History
Origin
Little is known about DJ's past. His mutant powers probably manifested around puberty, and he was accepted to the Xavier Institute.[1]
Corsairs and Paragons
When the Xavier Institute originally began the training squad system, Mark was placed with Cyclops' Corsairs and codenamed DJ.[2] Later for unclear reasons, DJ and Spector switched squads, and DJ become part of the Paragons under Wolfsbane.[1]
Like the rest of his squad, DJ was upset and saddened by the departure of Wolfsbane.[3] Along with the other Paragons and the Alpha Squadron, DJ was briefly mentored by Karma. Ultimately, former New Mutant, Magma stepped in to become the Paragons' mentor.[4][1]
M-Day and Death
DJ was one of the many mutants to lose their powers on M-Day.[5][6] The depowered students of the Xavier Institute was asked to leave the school, but the bus carrying several depowered students was attacked by one of William Stryker's Purifiers.[7] After the bus exploded, X-23 tried to rescue DJ, but with his last words, he told her she was pretty. Elixir tried to heal him, but it was too late.[8]
Krakoa
He was later reborn by The Five and seen on Krakoa during the Crucible of Melody Guthrie's death, and then rebirth as a mutant.[9]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
DJ was one of the many mutants who was De-powered by the events of M-Day. However upon being resurrected by The Five, he has now seemingly regained his powers.
- Acoustic Eclectic Mimicry: DJ possesses the ability to transform music to create various effects. Different styles of music create different effects, all depending on what he is listening to.
- Concussive Blasts: "Hard" music like rock allows him to generate damaging blasts.
- Forcefields: Classical music allows him to create forcefields.
- Photokinesis: Dance music enables him to create blinding lights.
- Flight: Gospel music allows him to fly.
- Healing: Blues music grants him the ability to heal others. Not himself however.
- Chronokinesis: Techno music allows Mark to stop time within his immediate vicinity
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Portable music players (MP3, CD player, etc) and head phones.
Trivia
- DJ's first name and codename were revealed in New X-Men Vol 2 #24. His last name and powers were revealed only in the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook #1. He was transferred to the Paragons from the Corsairs sometime between Academy X #2-12.
- In the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook #1, DJ was voted "Most flirtatious".
- In the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook #1, DJ listed his likes as music (all kinds) and girls (all kinds), and his dislikes as girls who get too serious too soon and math.
- He was given the first name 'Mark' because, on the Forums, he was referred to as M.A.R.K by posters.
Links and References
- 9 Appearances of Mark Sheppard (Earth-616)
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