#180 – David Alleyne

Today we talk about David Alleyne, a mutant called Prodigy who can telepathically gain knowledge and skills from other people. He joined the New Mutants, lost his powers, became disillusioned with the X-Men, joined the Young Avengers, and went to interdimensional college. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -New Mutants (2003) #4 -New X-Men (2004) -X-Men: Legacy Annual (2009) #1 -X-Men: Regenesis (2011) #1 -Young Avengers (2013) #6 -Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling (2020) #1 -X-Factor (2020) #10 Hellfire Gala (& the specific preview page Tommy is in) -America (2017) -Ant-Man (2015) #1 -X-Factor (2020) -"Am I the only person on the team who's straight?" -Super Sons: The Polarshield Project -Superman/Batman (2003) vol. 1 -DC Pride (2021) #1 -Nightwing (2016) #81 -The Harley Quinn cartoon quote about Batman's sex life Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.