Who Is Alex Montez? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Alex Montez is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Alexander Montez, with over 44 comic issue appearances. Originally, after Eclipso killed his cousin Yolanda Montez, the second Wildcat, Alex gathered 1000 black diamonds in order to destroy Eclipso. Post-Flashpoint, Alex is an Arkham research scientist who becomes corrupted as the host of Eclipso.

Who is Alex Montez?

Origin In the Princes of Darkness story line , Alex helps save the world by using binding tattoos and Eclipso 's black diamond to trap Eclipso for killing his cousin Yolanda Montez , the second Wildcat,. New 52 Origin In the New 52 , Montez's origin is combined with that of Bruce Gordon's, the original host for Eclipso. As revealed in Team 7 #2, Alex Montez is an Arkham research Scientist who attempts to update the Jekyl formula and experiments on test patient John Akara in a top security elevated prison known as "The Float". Akara however, is overcome by Eclipso and Team 7 arrives to stop him. However, it is shown that Montez himself has already become corrupted by Eclipso himself. Eclipso uses the Alex Montez persona to infiltrate Nilaa. He is escorted by Princess Amythyst as a liason to Earth. The persona is quickly given up as eclipse reveals his true form.

Key facts

Alex Montez is of human origin and first appeared in "Ascension". The character is published by DC Comics. With 44 recorded issue appearances, Alex Montez ranks among the most featured characters in comics.