Domino is a series of small, oblong blocks with 0-6 pips on each side. They are used to play the game of dominoes, in which players attempt to form a line of domino pieces whose values match those of adjacent pieces. Variously called bones, men, or stones, Dominos can be made of a wide variety of materials. They are typically crafted in either ivory, silver lip ocean pearl oyster shell (mother of pearl), or a dark hardwood such as ebony, with contrasting black or white pips (inlaid or painted). A specialized type of domino set, known as a double-nine, contains 55 tiles. Other, extended sets, increase the maximum number of spots on each end to 91 tiles. This allows more combinations of ends and increases the total number of dominoes in a set to 190 tiles.
Domino’s powers allow her to anticipate the results of any event involving chance, but they can only be activated by placing herself in situations whose chances she can influence. She is also able to sense the probability of an attack against herself, and can automatically dodge bullets or evade explosions.
When Domino is in a dangerous situation, her body automatically releases a stream of bio-electric pulses from her spine that boost her natural reflexes to near-superhuman levels. These pulses can also affect those around her, causing them to instinctively react to the situation in a similar fashion.
A master marksman with a wide array of firearms, and an accomplished athlete and swimmer. She is also adept in multiple martial arts disciplines and has extensive training in the use of explosives.
She was the subject of a top-secret government breeding program intended to develop the perfect weapon, but her “luck” power caused her to fail in the project’s objectives. Her biological mother broke her out of the program, and she became a mercenary. She is now a member of the X-men, and has frequently worked with Wolverine.
During her solo period, she clashed with her biological mother and led a group of quasi-priests opposed to the Weapon X program. She later hooked up with Cable once again, and helped him find and destroy the new Weapon X base at Neverland.
When creating one of her mind-blowing domino setups, Hevesh follows a version of the engineering-design process. She begins by considering the theme or purpose of the installation, brainstorming images or words that might inspire her. Then, she creates a model of each section of the display, testing it in slow motion to ensure that each element works as planned. Once she has the bigger 3-D sections in place, she adds flat arrangements and then lines of dominoes to connect the different sections together. Hevesh often films her tests so that she can make precise corrections if needed.