"THE SIXTH LIGHT"

Real Name: Unrevealed

Identity/Class: Human (German), latent mutant

Occupation: None

Group Membership: None

Affiliations: Gabriel Cuhuelo, Teon Macik, Idie Okonkwo, Kitty Pryde, Hope Summers, Laurie Tromette, Kenji Uedo

Enemies: None

Known Relatives: Unidentified mother

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Berlin, Germany

First Appearance: (behind-the-scenes) Generation Hope I#6 (June, 2011);
(full) Generation Hope I#7 (July, 2011)

Powers/Abilities: The "Sixth Light" had vast pyschic powers that enabled him render people within a wide vicinity of him (up to at least a mile) unconscious. He could also control people's bodies while they were unconscious, manipulating hundreds of them at the same time. He was said to possess a hyper-intellect. These abilities faded when the "Sixth Light" was born but will reemerge when he reaches puberty.

Height: Unrevealed (approximately 1'5")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 7 lbs.)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: None

History:

(Generation Hope I#6 - BTS) - As the unborn "Sixth Light" neared the time of his birth he attempted to prevent his coming to term. His latent mutant powers activated early and began to shut down everyone in the hospital where his mother had gone to deliver, rendering them unconscious and placing his own mother's body under his control. When a team of mutants led by Hope Summers came to investigate the "Sxith Light" and shielded themselves from his power using Kenji Uedo's mutant power, the "Sixth Light" caused the unconscious hospital staff and patients to revive and assault them, fearing they would force him to be born.

(Generation Hope I#7) - The "Sixth Light" began to expand his control to the area immediately outside the hospital, placing Kitty Pryde and Idie Okonkwo under his control. Kenji Uedo barricaded them into a room to hold out the people under the "Sixth Light"'s control; Laurie Tromette grabbed Idie and flew her away from the hospital to place her beyond the "Sixth Light"'s range.

    Laurie returned with Idie and once they were shielded from the "Sixth Light," Laurie suggested the team should attempt to convince the "Sixth Light" it was worthwhile being born. Linking the team to the infant's mother, each attempted to reason with him. Hope tried to convince the "Sixth Light" it was worthwhile to go forward, but this didn't convince him. Lauri observed that Berlin was a terrific city to be raised in and therefore his life would be meaningful, but this didn't convince him. Idie suggested the "Sixth Light" should be born so that he would be baptized and thereby he wouldn't go to Hell, which was not a compelling argument. Kenji, being a nihlist, refused to argue on behalf of life. Finally, Teon connected to the "Sixth Light" and through his own simple, childlike wonder of the world, convinced the "Sixth Light" to be born.

    Just as Teon made his argument, the "Sixth Light" was born. Moments later, his mutant powers faded and all the people under his control were restored to their autonomy. Hope determined his X-Gene would resurface around age 13 when he went through puberty.

Comments: Created by Kieron Gillen and Salva Espin.

   

    This profile was completed on 03/17/2026 but its publication was delayed, as it was intended for the Appendix's 25th anniversary celebratory event.

Profile by Prime Eternal.

CLARIFICATIONS:
"The Sixth Light" should not be confused with:

The Sixth Light's Mother

The "Sixth Light"'s mother was a German woman in Berlin. When she was ready to deliver her son, his mutant power activated and he attempted to prevent his birth, placing her and all the staff of the hospital under his psychic control. When Teon convinced the "Sixth Light" to be born, he painlessly exited the womb; moments later, his powers faded and the mother was returned to normal.






--Generation Hope I#6 (7



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Generation Hope I#6, cover (main)
Generation Hope I#7, page 20, panel 1 (born)
Generation Hope I#7, page 20, panel 3 (mother)

Appearances:
Generation Hope I#6-7 (June-July, 2011) - Kieron Gillen (writer), Salva Espin (artist), Nick Lowe (editor)

First posted: 09/07/2026
Last updated: 03/17/2026

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