Who Is Clarity? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Clarity is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of William Knoblach, with over 20 comic issue appearances. William Knoblach, aka Clarity, is a mutant and relative of the Dark Mother (aka Fiona Knoblach)

Who is Clarity?

Clarity was born in 1675, and has survived till today thanks to a genetic mutation gained by his father upon exposure to an extra-terrestrial meteorite. Clarity also has the mutant ability to absorb information from all types of media at a superhuman rate. A reclusive information broker, he now sits in a room with hundreds of televsion and radio sets blaring away all around him. His ability allows him to see and hear all of it, process it all, and find patterns or specific details that are important. He is served by two faithful assistants, the husband and wife team of Greg and Lea, who take care of his physical needs, as he doesn't move from his chair. Clarity's media arena is so overwhelming that visitors to it must wear special eye and ear filters to block most of the transmissions lest they overload their brain. Clarity doesn't even talk anymore; rather, he communicates through a computer screen printout. Recently, he summoned Cable to his base of operations, because Cable "interested him," high praise from someone who sees everything that goes on in the world.

Key facts

Clarity is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Cauldron Bubble". The character is published by Marvel. With 20 recorded issue appearances, Clarity ranks among the most featured characters in comics.