Rogue possesses a unique power that makes her a standout mutant in Marvel's X-Men series, but a character named Fate Graphite from the manga series Berserk of Gluttony wields a more terrifying version that can only be unlocked through bloodshed. More unsettling is that the name of the skill, Gluttony, seems to signify more than just the fact that Fate essentially eats the abilities of those he kills. He has become glutton incarnate, where if he fails to appease his voracious appetite, he will succumb to his urges and "devour" everyone around him. And if he relinquishes all control and feasts without stopping, he will descend into madness.
This is undoubtedly a much more perverse rendition of Rogue's mutant power, which has evolved from her having to come into physical contact with the mutant whose abilities she wants to borrow to her siphoning the supernatural skills from a distance while draining her targets' life energy. Of course, utilizing her power can be fatal if Rogue fails to disengage in a timely manner, but Fate's abilities (and him staying in control) are wholly contingent on there being fatalities. Another stunning divergence between both characters is that, unlike Rogue, who can only borrow another mutant's powers so long as she is connected to them, Fate keeps the abilities of those he's killed indefinitely, making him a far more terrifying opponent.
Similar to Rogue's powers, it appears as though Fate's powers are latent, having laid dormant within him until he made his first kill. Fate originally served as a low-end gatekeeper to his kingdom because he was born into a world much different from Rogue's. Unlike hers, where mutants are either hunted or looked down upon, powers are coveted in his world. Gifted individuals are lucky enough to spend their days slaying monsters and living in luxury. Those who do not possess any powers are treated like scum like he was. But when Fate kills a bandit in service of a Holy Knight named Roxy Hart, his life changes dramatically.
Meanwhile, Rogue activated her powers by kissing a boy, which inadvertently led to him falling into a permanent coma. Luckily for Rogue, she later learned to cope with her powers after enrolling in Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters and, in turn, joining the X-Men. The only guidance Fate has at his disposal is an all-power sword named Greed that speaks to him telepathically and guides him in battle. Ironically, much like his name implies, Greed's "kindness" comes at a price.
While Fate's powers are terrifying, it's crucial to point out that both he and Rogue struggle with their innate abilities. Before her powers evolved, Rogue couldn't touch another human being without them experiencing adverse effects that could lead to her death if she prologued their contact. Luckily for Fate, he can touch anybody he likes without them dying, which he undoubtedly appreciates, especially since he has the hots for Roxy, who Fate now serves as her family's servant after killing the aforementioned bandit. But he still has his own demons to contend with. Fate understandably wants to keep his terrifying abilities from her a secret, which requires him to sneak out at night to appease his gluttonous urges without her knowing. This allows him to serve Roxy and her family during the day without him suffering from "starvation," which can transform him into a killing machine.
Besides Fate's obvious similarities with Rogue, other correlations abound in Berserk of Gluttony that readers will undoubtedly enjoy. As the inclusion of Greed and Gluttony imply, a major theme in the manga is the Seven Deadly Sins, which DC's Shazam also utilizes, not to mention the obvious influence Dungeons & Dragons has on Berserk of Gluttony, complete with leveling up and experience points. Fans can learn more by reading the first volume adapted by Sophia Tyrant, which was officially published on March 2. However, much like Fate, readers are quite gluttonous. Many fans already translated the story by creators Isshiki Ichika and Daisuke Takino into English long ago, but Vol. 1 will feature the official translations by Amanda Haley. Therein, fans can explore the unique adventures of this gluttonous hero and his greedy sword, and uncover possibly even more connections between the manga's Fate Graphite and X-Men's most dedicated hero, Rogue.