Prodigy (David Alleyne)

Prodigy
Prodigy.
Art by Skottie Young.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew Mutants (vol. 2) #4
(October 2003)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoDavid Alleyne
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliations
Notable aliasesBrain Boy
Prodigy
Abilities
  • Possesses the combined knowledge of every mind he has encountered up to M-Day, including the X-Men
  • Ability to mimic the knowledge possessed by others
  • High-level intellect

Prodigy (David Alleyne) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, and Keron Grant, the character first appeared in New Mutants (vol. 2) #4 (October 2003). Prodigy was a student at the Xavier Institute. The character has also been a member of the X-Factor, the New X-Men, and the Young Avengers at various points in his history. Prodigy is one of the main characters of the second volume of NYX in July 2024, where he is now a professor at Empire State University (ESU).