Who Is Aqueduct? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Aqueduct is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Peter van Zante, with over 78 comic issue appearances. Formerly known as Water Wizard, Aqueduct is a super-villain with the ability to manipulate water.

Who is Aqueduct?

Origin Aqueduct was a veteran in the Vietnam War, Peter was wounded and sent to paramedics on a ship who used an experimental device to keep him alive until a storm settled and they could operate. A lightning bolt strike destroyed the device but rejuvenated Peter. While convalescing, he learned he could manipulate water and cause it to assume a solid three-dimensional shape of his choosing and make it follow any directions he gave it. He took the name Water Wizard and became a petty thief using his powers to manipulate the water into creating different water beasts to rob banks. Originally working for the Enforcer , Water Wizard was sent against Ghost Rider and attempted to create various water monsters in hopes of defeating him. Ghost Rider used his hellfire which while not burning the Water Wizard's body, did burn his soul. Water Wizard fled and after recovering continued service with his employer The Enforcer. When Ghost Rider found the villains' hideout, Water Wizard immediately attempted to flee but after witnessing the Enforcer's courage, he mustered up enough for himself and battled Ghost Rider.

Key facts

Aqueduct is of human origin and first appeared in "Wrath Of The Water Wizard!". The character is published by Marvel. With 78 recorded issue appearances, Aqueduct ranks among the most featured characters in comics.