D'Spayre tends to prey on victims who are in despair, using their fear and despair to strengthen himself. He terrorizes Scott Summers and Lee Forrester after Lee's father committed suicide, but is defeated by Summers who resists D'Spayre's illusions and finds resolve in the memory of Jean Grey. This resolve fuels the creature known as Man-Thing who attacks D'Spayre and D'Spayre flees.
D'Spayre typically targets individuals who are in a state of hopelessness, utilizing their desperation and despair to amplify his own power. He intimidates Scott Summers and Lee Forrester after Lee's father takes his life, but is overpowered by Summers who resists D'Spayre's deceptions and finds determination in the memory of Jean Grey. This resolve empowers the creature known as Man-Thing who assaults D'Spayre and D'Spayre flees.