<P> At some point , Rogue grew close to a boy named Cody Robbins . During their flirtation , Cody impulsively kissed her , at which point her latent mutant power to absorb the life energy and psyche of others with skin - to - skin contact emerged . Rogue was traumatized by the experience , and Cody was left in a permanent coma . Hence , Rogue wore body - concealing clothing that eliminated the possibility of accidental skin contact . She wished she `` did not have to cover up so much around folks '' to protect them from her . She thought her power was a curse . </P>
<P> At some point , Rogue grew close to a boy named Cody Robbins . During their flirtation , Cody impulsively kissed her , at which point her latent mutant power to absorb the life energy and psyche of others with skin - to - skin contact emerged . Rogue was traumatized by the experience , and Cody was left in a permanent coma . Hence , Rogue wore body - concealing clothing that eliminated the possibility of accidental skin contact . She wished she `` did not have to cover up so much around folks '' to protect them from her . She thought her power was a curse . </P>
who was the first person rogue used her powers on
who was the first person rogue used her powers on
Cody Robbins
Cody Robbins