Empath (character)
| Manuel de la Rocha Empath | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The New Mutants #16 (June 1984) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont Sal Buscema |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Manuel Alfonso Rodrigo de la Rocha |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Team affiliations | X-Corporation Hellfire Cult The 198 Hellions |
| Notable aliases | Mr. Roache Empath |
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Manuel Alfonso Rodrigo de la Rocha is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Sal Buscema, the character first appeared in New Mutants #16 (June 1984). De la Rocha is a mutant, a subspecies of humans born with superhuman abilities, who possesses the power to sense and manipulate the emotions of others. He is known under the codename Empath.