Who Is Empath? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Empath is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Manuel Alfonso Rodrigo de la Rocha, with over 502 comic issue appearances. Empath is a mutant with the power to manipulate other people's emotions. Empath was a member of the first group of Hellions (at the Massachusetts Academy), and more recently, of the Mr. Sinister's team.

Who is Empath?

Origin Empath was the son of an impoverished noble Castillian who could trace their lineage back to the ancient Romans. De la Rocha was one of the few Hellions, along with James Proudstar , Amara Magma Aquilla , and Angelica Jones to survive an attack by time-traveling villain Trevor Fitzroy (although Empath's former teammate, Tarot would eventually be resurrected). Empath provided unwanted assistance to Thunderbird I in his attack on the X-Men, using his powers on Firestar in the process. Enraged, the White Queen temporarily deprived Empath of his powers. In revenge for his defeat by the X-Men, Empath arranged for the kidnapping of New Mutants Magma and Sunspot by the Gladiators. Creation Empath was created by Chris Claremont and Sal Buscema in 1984. He made his first appearance in New Mutants #16. Character Evolution In New Mutants (1st series) # 31 includes two pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz plus excerpts from the private Journal of Professor Xavier as well as a student evaluation by Emma Frost.

Key facts

Empath is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Away Game!". The character is published by Marvel. With 502 recorded issue appearances, Empath ranks among the most featured characters in comics.