Gregor Smerdyakov

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Gregor Smerdyakov is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. His first appearance was in "District X #1". "Smerdyakov" is a Russian expletive, roughly equivalent to "shithead." The character's name likely derives from a character in The Brothers Karamazov.

Fictional character biography

Gregor took medication to suppress his unusual mutant talent. When he ventured into the underground with his friend, Nemesio, he forgot his medication and ended up evolving into a sentient tree-form when he fell asleep.

Gregor lived with his sister Mitya and her young son named Mikhail.

Smerdyakov was one of few mutants that retained their superhuman powers after the M-Day.

Powers and abilities

Arboreal mutation caused his body to take root if stationary for too long, ultimately transformed him into an inanimate tree-like being with assorted root systems, branches, and even mutated fruit.

Other versions

House of M

In the House of M reality, Gregor’s fruit possessed qualities that enabled Absolon Mercator to unleash the genetic potential of latent mutants. Together, they founded and operate the Center for Illumination and Transformation.