DIRTNAP

 

DIRTNAP

Real Name: Unknown

First Appearance: Wolverine (Vol. 2) #95, November 1995

Powers: Dirtnap is a parasitic mutant with the ability to assimilate the genetic patterns of his victims in order to duplicate them. His normal state is apparently that of a misshaped elderly man. Dirtnap can manifest an unrealistically large mouth and set of teeth, devouring victims whole. Once he has absorbed them in this manner, Dirtnap can assume that person's (or animal's) physical appearance, typically distinguishable only by his red smiley face insignia. He has access to their thoughts and memories at this time as well. Dirtnap can assimilate multiple beings in this manner, holding their genetic patterns in his system and switching between different forms as he chooses. He can be forced to divest himself of a body after absorbing them, restoring them as an independent being and losing his ability to mimic them.