SPECTER
Real Name: Dallas Gibson
First Appearance: The New Mutants (Vol. 2) #10, May 2004
Powers: Specter had the mutant ability to create a "shadow form" with augmented strength and speed.
*Allegedly, his power operated by tapping into a quasi-tangible shadow matter, possibly Darkforce, to create a twin version of himself. He manifested this dark duplicate through his own shadow, making it appear as if that shadow has come to life. Once active, his shadow form acted as an extension of his consciousness and will, following his commands but also acting out his thoughts and wishes on its own at times, making controlling it sometimes difficult. The shadow form may have been capable of various feats such as stretching its limbs, passing intangibly through objects, and so on. It was stated that Specter possessed enhanced strength and speed, but such a completely separate type of power seems unlikely. Therefore, it could be assumed that he could "merge" with his shadow form, willing the shadow to flow over him similar to second skin, doubling his physical strength, speed, and so on as they work in conjunction.
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*Allegedly, because he never used his power on-panel.
He was depowered, but may have left before Stryker’s assault. In any case, he's alive now and repowered on Krakoa.
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