He initially encounters X-Force while he is working for Martin Strong .
Within the context of the stories , Adam X is a half - human and half - Shi'ar who possesses the mutant ability to ignite the oxygen in another person 's blood .
Adam X initially encounters X-Force while Adam X is working for Martin Strong .
Within the context of the stories , Adam X is a half - human and half - Shi'ar who possesses the mutant ability to ignite the oxygen in another person 's blood .