Origin Adam was one of the several children genetically engineered from the DNA of Emperor D'ken of the Shi'ar Empire and Katherine Summers from Earth. They were a part of emperor's attempt to introduce genetic potential of other species into Shi'ar royal family.
Adam was abducted from the laboratory in which he was created by Jonath — former commander of emperor's personal guard. Jonath brought him to an outback farming planet Ch'reesharaa and hid his true origin. He raised Adam as his own son and taught him how to fight and how to farm.
Years later, when his mutant powers first manifested, the fellow villagers shunned him out of fear. Jonath told him that Adam was a hybrid and if he wanted to learn more about his powers, then he would need to visit Earth someday.
At some point the villagers captured wounded Imperial Praetor Guards. They helped them recover and then released them. However, the Guards returned with the members of the Crystal Claws — fanatic followers of former emperor D'ken. They learned about Adam's existence and wanted to use him to reclaim the throne of the Shi'ar Empire from Empress Lilandra. Jonath refused to give Adam out, so the Crystal Claws attacked the planet. Jonath and his comrades sacrificed their lives in order to give Adam enough time to escape.
After leaving Ch'reesharaa, Adam wandered from place to place for years; never staying anywhere for long. He became a fierce warrior and an experienced pilot, and eventually decided to visit Earth to learn more about his origin.
Krakoa
He was recently seen on the mutant-only nation of Krakoa. Later on, he took residence on Mojoworld, doing online commentary on various Mojoworld shows. On one episode of his show, in response to a fan vote, he shot Wind Dancer in the head on live air. On her return to Krakoa she mentioned that she, Adam, Spiral and Shatterstar were there against their will and couldn't escape.
Powers
An example of Adam's Electrokinetic Haemopyrokinesis
Adam is a Mutant, his abilities include:
-Electrokinetic Haemopyrokinesis/Sanguine Combustion: Adam can send an electric surge through oxygenated blood, which leads to ignition of the electrolytes present in the blood, causing a person to burn from the inside out. To use his power, Adam must first saturate the opponent's blood with oxygen. He usually uses various blades to injure the opponent and cause bleeding, thus oxygenating their blood. Also, sometimes he uses the trigger word "Burn" to activate his power. When employing his power, his eyes glow with a reddish light. The intensity of the burn is variable: he is capable of producing merely a warming sensation, to incinerating a person within a matter of seconds. X-Treme can affect multiple targets with his power, the average intensity of which is enough to stun. Doing so, however, takes a tremendous effort, usually leaving Adam in a weakened state. After learning more about his powers, he stated that in theory he hadn't had a limit to how many targets he can affect at the same time.
-Self-Burning: Adam can also ignite his own blood, which causes a great deal of pain to him, but greatly enhances his speed. He can only use it for short bursts.
As a Shi'ar/Mutant hybrid Adam also has physical abilities far superior than those of ordinary people, including:
-Enhanced Agility: His physical agility is about 10 times that of a normal human.
-Enhanced Reflexes: His reflexes and ability to move are far superior to both human and Shi'ar.
-Enhanced Strength: He can lift about 500 lbs.
-Enhanced Speed: He can cover a few miles in a matter of minutes.
-Enhanced Eyesight: He can see objects at least a mile away with precise clarity.
-Enhanced Regeneration
Abilities
-Adam is an extremely accomplished fighter. He is also skilled at piloting Shi'ar starships. Other abilities include: tracking, acrobatics, blade combat, and knife throwing.
Physical Strength
Peak Human
Weaknesses
-Genetic Flaw: Adam is immune to Havok's and Cyclops' powers, and they are immune to Adam's.
Weapons
Adam wields cybernetic, retractable blocking blades named Thet'je that are forged of an unknown Shi'ar metal. The blades are installed in his forearms and extend from the back of his hands when needed. He also uses throwing knives.
