Emmanuel da Costa (Earth-616)
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Real Name
Aliases
White Rook
Identity
Affiliation
Relatives
Sunspot (Roberto da Costa (son), Nina da Costa (ex-wife)
Universe
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Hair
Status
Citizenship
Marital Status
Occupation
Industrialist, promoter
Place of Birth
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History
Emmanuel da Costa was the wealthy father of the New Mutant Sunspot. A ruthless and tyrannic businessman, particularly with his own family, he caused a rift between himself and his family, leading to his divorce.
Da Costa was later contacted by the Hellfire Club and became a member of its secret Inner Circle under the alias of White Rook. He was the only person in the Inner Circle without superhuman powers. His performance in that role was almost unnoticed.
He was murdered by the External Gideon. His son Roberto inherited his fortune.Powers and Abilities
Abilities
Skill for business and finance; fluent in three languages (native Portuguese, English and Spanish)Strength level
Da Costa possessed the normal human strength of a man of his age, height, and build who engages in moderate regular exercise.
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