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DJ (comics)
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DJ is a fictional character, a mutant
appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics
. He is a student at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning
who first appears in New X-Men: Academy X #2 (2004).
At the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, DJ is a member of the Corsairs training squad who transfers to the Paragons squad
sometime between New X-Men: Academy X #2 and #12. DJ and his Paragons teammates were upset when their mentor, Rahne Sinclair
, left the school. His powers were never really explored, as we saw little action with the Paragons. DJ's first name and codename were revealed in New X-Men
, vol. 2 #24, and his last name and powers were revealed in the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook Special.
Mark is very flirtatious, and he says that his favorite things are girls (all kinds). DJ is voted "most flirtatious" in the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook Special.
. He and Preview
are the only depowered members of the Paragons. Although Preview is not on the bus of depowered students that is bombed by William Stryker
's Purifiers
as it leaves the school, DJ is. When X-23
hears someone shouting "Help me!" she follows the voice and finds an almost-dead Mark with blood all over his mouth and abdomen. He is the only student from the bus who is still alive when X-23 and Elixir
arrive. Elixir assures Mark that he will heal him, but he is unsuccessful, and Mark dies moments later.
, DJ possessed the ability to manipulate energy based on the type of music he was listening to. For example, classical music allowed him to generate force field
s, rock music allowed him to create destructive energy blasts, the uplifting beats of gospel music allowed him to fly, and dance music allowed him to manipulate light. He carried an MP3 player around with him, even when he was depowered.
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. He is a student at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning
X-Mansion
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
who first appears in New X-Men: Academy X #2 (2004).
Fictional character biography
Mark Sheppard was born in the fictional town of Bluewater Village as revealed in New X-Men. It was also revealed that his father was an alcoholic and his mother died when he was young.At the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, DJ is a member of the Corsairs training squad who transfers to the Paragons squad
Paragons (comics)
The Paragons are one of the teams of mutants in the comic book series New X-Men: Academy X, in the Marvel Universe. They are students of the Xavier Institute and are instructed by members of the X-Men. The squad's colors are green, pink, and black....
sometime between New X-Men: Academy X #2 and #12. DJ and his Paragons teammates were upset when their mentor, Rahne Sinclair
Wolfsbane (comics)
Wolfsbane is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men.A Scottish mutant, Wolfsbane possesses the ability to transform into a wolf or into a transitional state somewhere between human and wolf...
, left the school. His powers were never really explored, as we saw little action with the Paragons. DJ's first name and codename were revealed in New X-Men
New X-Men
New X-Men was a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics within the X-Men franchise. After the end of Grant Morrison's run on X-Men , titled New X-Men, the title was used for a new series, New X-Men: Academy X, serving as a continuation of the second volume of New Mutants...
, vol. 2 #24, and his last name and powers were revealed in the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook Special.
Mark is very flirtatious, and he says that his favorite things are girls (all kinds). DJ is voted "most flirtatious" in the New X-Men: Academy X Yearbook Special.
Death
DJ is one of the many students depowered on M-DayDecimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
. He and Preview
Preview (comics)
Preview is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Before being depowered, she had the ability of short-term precognition, usually minutes in advance. She is the sister of fellow Xavier Institute for Higher Learning student Sarah Vale...
are the only depowered members of the Paragons. Although Preview is not on the bus of depowered students that is bombed by William Stryker
William Stryker
Col. William "Bill" Stryker, M.D. is a fictional comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Brent Anderson, he first appeared in the 1982 graphic novel X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills.Rev...
's Purifiers
Purifiers
The Purifiers, also known as the Stryker Crusade, are a fictional paramilitary/terrorist organization in the Marvel Comics universe and enemies of the X-Men...
as it leaves the school, DJ is. When X-23
X-23
X-23 is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring the X-Men. X-23 is a female clone of Wolverine.-Publication history:...
hears someone shouting "Help me!" she follows the voice and finds an almost-dead Mark with blood all over his mouth and abdomen. He is the only student from the bus who is still alive when X-23 and Elixir
Elixir (comics)
Elixir , is a fictional character, a mutant in the and a student at the Xavier Institute. He first appeared in New Mutants, vol. 2 #5, and he is one of only a few students to retain his powers in the wake of House of M....
arrive. Elixir assures Mark that he will heal him, but he is unsuccessful, and Mark dies moments later.
Powers and abilities
Prior to his depoweringDecimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
, DJ possessed the ability to manipulate energy based on the type of music he was listening to. For example, classical music allowed him to generate force field
Force field
A force field, sometimes known as an energy shield, force shield, or deflector shield is a concept of a field tightly bounded and of significant magnitude so that objects affected by the particular force relating to the field are unable to pass through the central axis of the field and reach the...
s, rock music allowed him to create destructive energy blasts, the uplifting beats of gospel music allowed him to fly, and dance music allowed him to manipulate light. He carried an MP3 player around with him, even when he was depowered.