Trait:Multiple Mutations

Secondary Mutation
After the original spider bite that gave him his powers, Spider-Man (Spider-Man: The Animated Series) eventually began to mutate further, becoming the monstrous Man-Spider.
Power/Ability To:	Undergo secondary mutations

The power to undergo secondary mutations. Sub-power of Mutated Physiology.

Also Called

• Further Mutation

Capabilities

A user who has already been mutated in some way develops a "secondary mutation," often gaining new powers or expansions on their existing ones. In some cases, the user's body mutates even further as well.

The secondary mutations can either be naturally or artificially induced.

Associations

• Genetic Mutation
  • Enhancing Mutation
• Reactive Adaptation

Limitations

• Mutations may be uncontrollable.

Known Users

• Spider-Man (Spider-Man: The Animated Series)
• Homo Superior/Mutants (Marvel Comics)
• Zombies (Resident Evil)
• Ninja Turtles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; 1987 TV series)
• Chris Bradford/Dogpound/Rahzar (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; 2012 TV series)
• Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; 2003 TV series)

Gallery

Emma Frost's (Marvel Comics) diamond form is the product of her secondary mutation, a phenomenon experienced by several other mutants like her, in which they gain new powers and/or appearances.

Depending on the virus strain in their bodies, zombies (Resident Evil) can mutate further into either Crimson Heads...

...or Lickers.

The TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987) have developed further mutations that cause them to transform into monstrous hulks with superhuman strength, lowered intelligence, and increased aggression.

After initially becoming the mutant Dogpound, Chris Bradford (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; 2012 TV series) became the more agile and deadly Rahzar after further exposure to mutagen.