Roberto Da Costa is a mutant who channels solar radiation to empower himself as the brawny Sunspot. Originally from a wealthy Brazilian family, the activation of Roberto's abilities turned him into a target of mutant haters. Rescued by Professor Xavier, Sunspot enrolled in his school as one of the first New Mutants. Initially, a hotheaded playboy, Sunspot found himself forced to mature as he inherited his father's empire.[16] Using his wealth and astuteness to protect the best interests of mutantkind and humanity, he has become a major mastermind in using soft and hard power to achieve his goals.[