Deathdream

Hotoru, a mutant, first manifested his powers at the moment of his own death — reviving himself at birth and awakening a permanent undead state that tethers him to the spirit world. In this death-touched form, he can summon and channel the souls of the dead, allowing them to possess him and wield their spectral power through his body.

Fresh from the relentless churn of Marvel's Modern Age, Deathdream crashed onto the scene in 2024's landmark Uncanny X-Men #1 — a debut that collectors already recognize as a key issue — brought to life by the sharp visual storytelling of David Marquez. In just a couple of years this character has racked up an impressive 54 appearances across Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, and Generation X-23, signaling the kind of rapid narrative momentum Marvel reserves for figures it genuinely believes in. Along the way, Deathdream shares the page with a compelling roster of characters including Anna Marie, Calico, Jitter, and others, placing them squarely at the heart of the X-Men corner of the Marvel Universe. If you're tracking the next wave of mutantkind's most intriguing presences, Deathdream is absolutely a name to have on your pull list.