Adept was created by writer Peter B. Gillis and artist Brent Anderson and debuted in Strikeforce: Morituri #1 (December 1986). The series was set in a dystopian future where Earth was invaded by a brutal alien race called the Horde, and humanity’s only hope was a group of volunteers who underwent a process that gave them superpowers but doomed them to die within a year. The process was called Morituri, which means “those who are about to die” in Latin. The volunteers formed a team called Strikeforce: Morituri, and each adopted a codename based on their powers.

Jelene Anderson was one of the first generations of Morituri volunteers. She was a devout Christian who felt it was her duty to defend her planet, even at the cost of her life. She had a peaceful and happy family life before joining the Morituri. Her father was a minister, and her mother was a homemaker. She had two brothers and a sister, who all supported her decision to become a superhero. She also had a boyfriend named Mark, who later joined the Morituri.

Anderson’s power was hyper-invention or hyper-intelligence. She could analyze any situation and find the right solution or countermeasure. She could also create or mimic any chemical substance with her touch. She chose the codename Adept, which means “very skilled or proficient.” She was one of the team’s most valuable members, as she could decipher alien languages, technology, and weapons, as well as synthesize antidotes for any toxin or disease.

Adept was also one of the most religious members of the team. She firmly believed in God and that her power was His gift. She often prayed before and after missions and tried to spread the gospel to her teammates and enemies alike. She also had a moral code that prevented her from killing or harming anyone unnecessarily. She was compassionate and kind to everyone, even to the Horde.

Some of the essential storylines that Adept was involved in include:

– The first mission of Strikeforce: Morituri, where they infiltrated a Horde base and destroyed their communication tower.
– The viral attack on an American city by the Horde, where Adept produced an antidote that saved thousands of lives.
– The encounter with the Black Watch, a rogue group of Morituri who rebelled against the government and sought to overthrow it.
– The discovery of an ancient alien artifact that contained a message from an ancient civilization that warned about the dangers of the Morituri process.
– The death of Adept, which occurred in Strikeforce: Morituri #13 (December 1987). She died while trying to stop a Horde bomb from detonating. Her power had evolved to cosmic awareness, which allowed her to see beyond time and space. She sacrificed herself to save her teammates and the world.

Adept was one of Strikeforce’s most popular and beloved characters: Morituri. She was praised by critics and fans alike for being a positive portrayal of a fundamentalist Christian character, which was rare at the time. She was also one of the favorite characters of Peter B. Gillis, who said that he had a “real soft spot” for her.

Adept has not appeared in any other media besides comics. However, she has been referenced or mentioned in other Marvel publications, such as the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and Marvel Encyclopedia. She is also part of the Earth-1287 continuity, an alternate reality in the Marvel Multiverse.