Cypher

Cypher is a character from Marvel Comics. His real name is Doug Ramsey and his power is that he can almost instantly understand any language. Not just spoken; he can understand computer language, body language, sign language, etc. Unfortunately, his power wasn't much good in a fight, which often left him feeling like he wasn't really a member of the team. This also led to him committing an act of bravery that cost him his life. He was recently resurrected in a huge X-Men crossover called Necrosha. He's a little different now, not quite the same sweet Doug. But I'm so glad he's back. Missed ya Doug. (Yes, I know he's been back for almost a year. When I found out last year, I almost peed myself with joy.)
Here's some pics:

Doug and BFF Warlock. Warlock can take any shape or form, even a skateboard.

Another of Dougie and 'lock.

He believed he was infected with the Transmode Virus.

Doug and Magik. Warlock in the backgroud, taking a very weird shape.

Lol.

At one point, the New Mutants had very weird costumes.

They also joined Emma Frost's Hellions briefly.

Shortly before his death, he had a relationship with Wolfsbane.

Ultimate Doug, from the Ultimate Universe.

  

                            

                                       Behind only Warlock, his second best friend, and brief romantic interest, Kitty Pryde.

Doug and Captain Britain.

Read the tombstone. (I want to cry.)

I have this card. It was the fist time I ever heard of Cypher.

This cover is very misleading. The story was also very disturbing.

This cover is not misleading, but the story is still disturbing.

But it has a happy ending.

Because Doug is saved by Warlock and is now a normal human, not a zombie.

Classic Doug. (Actually, he was possessed by the Shadow King at the time, but that's neither here nor there.)