Dawn Of X: 10 Spin-Off Comics Marvel Must Make

8. Petra

X-Men Dazzler
Marvel Comics

Petra lived peacefully with her family until soon after her thirteenth birthday, when a deadly rockslide killed all of her family, leaving her the sole survivor.

Petra was placed in a foster home, where her foster father acted strangely towards her. While walking through Central Park, her foster father attempted to molest her. She escaped by accidentally manipulating the earth and grounding him to the earth. This event led her to the discovery of her mutant abilities and the understanding of why she survived the rockslide.

In order to avoid more foster homes, she created temporary caves for her home and occasionally stole to survive. At 16, she discovered more about her powers - she could turn coal into diamonds.

To earn money from this ability, she found a pawnbroker to whom she could sell the diamonds. One day, the pawnbroker made an excuse to call the shop owner, causing Petra to flee. She woke up in a holding cell, where she was told she had a visitor. This visitor had dropped all charges and convinced the authorities to release her into her care.

A comic about Petra’s life as a thieving cave-dweller after discovering her powers would be the perfect point of departure for an X-Men spin-off. This streetwise, ride or die, badass chick would certainly capture the hearts of comic fans without having to be surrounded by an entire set of other mutants.

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