X-Men: Evolution fanfiction is rife with original characters. After all, who *doesn't* like to think up cool super powers? And then, of course, you need a character to possess them. But beware of loading this character with cliche personality traits, for then they will be...
A Mary Sue! Or whatever you prefer to call the male version. This test will attempt to address both genders equally. Answer honestly. For each 'yes', add the number in brackets to your score.
Note: If your character is an Evolutionized version of someone who exists elsewhere in Marvel canon, ignore this test. The rules for you are different.
Section 1: Name
Does the character have a highly unusual name? [1]
Does the character have a name that suggests an ethnicity they do not belong to? [1]
Does the character have a codename before joining an organized group of mutants? [1]
Section 2: Appearance
Does the character meet or exceed their society's standard of beauty? [1]
Does the character have an unusual eye color? [1]
~That doesn't bother the norms? [1]
Is the character physically mutated? [1]
~Enough to need an image inducer? [2]
~And looks like Kurt? [5]
Section 3: Relationships
Does the character have a pre-existing relationship with
any canon character? [2]
~Is it Kurt or Logan? [2]
Is the character going to have a romantic relationship with any canon character? [1]
Will the character cause two canon characters to have a romantic relationship? [1]
Does the character get to be close friends with more than two canon characters? [1]
Does the character get along well with every character on
their team? [2]
~On the other team? [2]
Does the character get along with the norms? [2]
~Even though he/she has been revealed as a mutant? [4]
Does the character have another non-canon mutant in their
family? [1]
~More than one? [3]
~A twin? [4]
Section 4: Mutant Powers and Other Abilities
Does the character have more than two distinct powers? [2]
Does the character have exactly the same powers as any other character on the show? [2]
Did the character manifest at an unusually young age? [2]
Does the character have unusually good control over their powers, or are their powers stronger than normal (e.g. a telekinetic who can lift trucks with ease)? [2]
Does the character have any mystical or superhuman abilities that are not related to their X-gene? [3]
Is the character academically brilliant or a genius? [1]
Is the character athletically gifted? [1]
Does the character have particular skill in hand-to-hand
combat? [2]
~In more than one martial art? [2]
Does the character have any other abilities at a higher-than-average level? [1]
Section 5: History
Does the character have a traumatic childhood? [1]
~A mysterious childhood? [2]
~A dark secret? [3]
Section 6: Future
Is the character going to star in more than one story? [1]
Is the character going to be vital to resolving the plot and/or averting disaster? [1]
Section 7: Other
Is the character suspiciously similar to you or your close friends? [2]
Is the character suspiciously similar to your ideal self? [3]
End
Total Possible Score: 70
The higher your score, the more likely your character is a Mary Sue. Weaken their powers, give them a more original backstory, introduce a character flaw or two, then come back and try again. People will appreciate your effort.