Jamie Madrox

Madrox spent the next six years alone, caring for his parents' farm. When he was 21, malfunctioning control elements in the suit caused a power surge that released his inhibited power and caused the suit to begin absorbing ambient electrical energy. Confused, frightened, and driven mad by isolation, Madrox felt himself drawn to New York City. There, he clashed with the Fantastic Four until Xavier arrived to defuse the situation. With the help of Xavier and Reed Richards, Madrox's suit was repaired, and he accompanied Xavier back to his mansion in Westchester County. There, Madrox's temporary madness was cured, and after learning to cope with his powers, he was invited to join the X-Men. He declined and instead accompanied Xavier to Muir Island, where he became a laboratory assistant to mutant researcher Doctor Moira MacTaggert