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Mark Sheppard (Earth-616)

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History

Origin[]

Little is known about DJ's past. After his mutant powers manifested, he was accepted to the Xavier Institute.[6][7]

Corsairs and Paragons[]

When the Xavier Institute originally began the training squad system, Mark was placed with Cyclops' Corsairs[6] and codenamed DJ.[7] Later, for unclear reasons, DJ switched squads and became part of the Paragons under Wolfsbane.[8][7]

Like the rest of his squad, DJ was upset and saddened by the departure of Wolfsbane.[9] 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.[10][7]

Mark Sheppard (Earth-616) from New X-Men Vol 2 24 0001

DJ's death

M-Day and Death[]

DJ was one of the many mutants to lose their powers on M-Day.[11][12] The depowered students of the Xavier Institute were asked to leave the school, but the bus carrying several depowered students was attacked by one of William Stryker's Purifiers.[13] 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.[2]

Krakoan Era[]

DJ was presumably resurrected by The Five along with many of the other former Xavier Institute students.[3][14] He was present on Krakoa after the resurrection of Wind Dancer along with many other former students of the Xavier Institute. At the celebration after Wind Dancer's resurrection, DJ met Kyle Jinadu and Prestige, who wanted to introduce him to Dazzler.[3]

Alongside with Loa, Pixie, and Blink, DJ joined a mission led by Nightcrawler. During a confrontation against an anti-mutant group, DJ, Loa, and Blink suggested to Pixie that she let herself be killed by their enemies to experience her first resurrection. Nightcrawler didn't like this attitude, causing him to become concerned about mutant suicidal thoughts.[14]

DJ was recruited by Northstar to play a concert with Lila Cheney and Dazzler in the Mojoverse. During the concert, X-Factor and the New Mutants freed Shatterstar and Mojo's other enslaved livestreamers.[15] He also performed at a party for people being influenced by Onslaught, who wanted to have them all commit suicide at a certain time while Professor Xavier deleted all their copies from Cerebro. They were all freed from Onslaught's influence by Doctor Nemesis, Dazzler, and Pixie.[16]

Attributes

Powers

Mark Sheppard (Earth-616) and Kurt Wagner (earth-616) from Way of X Vol 1 1 0003

DJ projecting a force field while listening to his Tchaikovsky playlist

Mark Sheppard (Earth-616) and Clarice Ferguson (Earth-616) from Way of X Vol 1 1 0001

Flying with Blink while listening to unknown music

DJ born a mutant,[6][7] but lost his powers on M-Day.[11][12] However, after being resurrected,[3] he has regained his powers:

Abilities

DJ can play the drums.[15]

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Headphones and portable music players (MP3 player, CD player, etc.).[9][7]

Trivia

See Also

Links and References

References

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