Comics What's the logic behind Sinister?

[ProfeZZor X]

It’s been proven time and time that the Summers brothers are some pretty powerful mofo’s… So why would Sinister pursue his genetic interests in them, rather than the parent(s). Considering the mother is already dead, their father still remains alive (I think). Wouldn’t it be more logical for Sinister to go after the father, and maybe even collect samples of the remains from the mother, to conduct his genetic experiments? They obviously have the source material to make powerful offspring, and it’s a safer route for him, rather than confronting either of the brothers directly… Although we still have yet to see how he would react to the existence of Vulcan.

Sinister could also collect genetic material in a covert way too. Collecting samples from a hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, or anything they (Alex or Scott) come in physical contact with. He could disguise himself as a janitor and clean out Scott’s or Alex’s room while they’re on a mission. Or, have an insider/spy to infiltrate the mansion to collect it for him.

Also, why stop with the Summers family. Why not pursue other powerful mutants with the same kind of vast potential, if not more?

And, even if Sinister was able to produce such a being from their genes, what would Sinister gain from creating such a powerful being? Chances are, he won’t be able to control it after a given point… Which also defeats the purpose in his philosophy of “Survival of the fittest”… Because he’d probably die at the hands of his own creation(s).

 

[Cyclops]

He doesn't buy into the mantra of Apocalypse. He's a scientist first and foremost, with an express interest in mutated genetics.

As for why he wants to create an uber-powerful mutant, I believe it's simply so he can say that he did.

 

[Valechan]

Goddess... you need to re-read you X-Men!!!

X-Men 34: It is revealed that Sinister has a very gigantic database with every mutant's DNA and can use it for whatever he wishes at the click of his fingers.

X-Men 51-52: said "library" of DNA gets "destroyed", but we have seen very similar-looking bases since and knowing Sinister, that wasn't the only one he had.

Sinister's reasons for creating a big bad powerful mutant is simple survival. He betrayed Apocalypse and feared him, so he devoted his life to find the perfect mutant that would stop Apocalypse from exacting vengeance upon him... I thought this was clear... it was said hundreds of times before. A GREAT ACCOUNT of Sinister's lifes and motives can be found in X-Men the End... but some people will say it's not cannon because it's in the future... thing is, everything related to him did not occur in the future, but was a mere retelling of past events, so, technically it should have happened the same in 616. The events there have far more "weight" because they were written by Claremont, who invented Sinister, and this is clearly what he had in mind when he brought Sinister to "life".

 

[Cyclops]

Actually, what Claremont had in mind for Sinister when he created him that he would be an artificially aged child or something like that.

And I think that a huge part of why people don't want The End in canon is because it was HORRIBLE.

 

[Valechan]

I do agree the End was horrible, but the Sinister explanation was plausible and made a lot of sense, and well... that's what it says, that he creates clones of himself that the artificially ages to a proper age and then transfers his mind into the clone...

 

[Harlekin]

http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/article/showquestion.asp?faq=4&fldAuto=68

There, all you need to know about Sinister.