Who Is Babel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Babel is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Thame Panagitis, with over 11 comic issue appearances. After meeting KGB defector Alexi Ruyanev, Thame Panagitis became enamored of his notions of bringing about a world government, and as such helped him form the Medusa Web organization. To this end, Thame has engaged in various clandestine activities to achieve that end ever since.

Who is Babel?

Babel is a paranormal, a sort of altered human who gained his powers during the White Event, an incident that set the New Universe apart from standard reality. His expression of paranormal power is psionic in nature, and has given him several enhanced linguistic capabilities. This potent power allows Thame to speak in his native tongue, but be understood by listeners in their own language - no matter what that may be. This power isn't limited by the number of people present, nor any vast number of different languages spoken by his 'audience'. Thame Panagitis was a college professor and linguistics expert in the sixties when he was approached by K.G.B. defector Alexei Ruyanev, who had a proposition for him. This proposition was the unification of the entire Earth into one single political body. Thame liked this idea.

Key facts

Babel is of human origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 11 recorded issue appearances, Babel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.