REM-RAM is a fictional mutant

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...

 character in the Marvel Comics Universe who first appeared in X-Men: Magneto War #1.

Fictional character biography

Little is known of the past of the mutant known as REM-RAM apart from that he is from Antwerp in Belgium. He is discovered by Fabian Cortez

Fabian Cortez

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, who manipulates the boy into joining the Acolytes

Acolytes (comics)

The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped him with a religious fervor and regarded...

. REM-RAM is manipulated into using his powers against the X-Men

X-Men

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 specifically Xavier

Professor X

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. Xavier's natural telepathy makes him resistant to REM-RAM's powers. His dreams are not affected directly, only altered slightly.

However, Fabian boosts REM-RAM's powers and he, Xavier and the X-Men all become linked. This awakens Xaiver to the nature of the situation. The X-Men are directed to fight the Acolytes. During the confrontation, REM-RAM is again ordered to attack Xaiver. He does not wish to, fearing the pain that would result. In anger, Cortez attacks REM-RAM, calling him a traitor. Rogue

Rogue (comics)

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 saves REM-RAM.

Some of the Acolytes ask for asylum, which Xavier refuses.

Genosha/The Collective

REM-RAM later moves to the mutant-haven island of Genosha

Genosha

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. Cassandra Nova

Cassandra Nova

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, the genetic twin of Professor Charles Xavier, uses a skyscraper-sized Sentinel

Sentinel (comics)

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 to attack the island. Sixteen million people, including REM-RAM, die that day.

The Collective, a mysterious being with dozens of super-powers itself, is being hunted by the New Avengers. They come to Genosha on their search and encounter zombies, including REM-RAM's reanimated form.

Necrosha

REM-RAM is resurrected once again, this time by the techno-organic virus wielded by Eli Bard when he causes a mass resurrection on the island during the Necrosha event.

Powers and abilities

REM-RAM was able to expand the subconscious mind of those around him, sending them into a dream state where he can scan and manipulate the repressed thoughts found in their minds.