Who Is Cyber? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cyber is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Silas Burr, with over 231 comic issue appearances. Cyber is a mutant and an enemy of Wolverine and the X-Men. He is also well known throughout the criminal underworld.

Who is Cyber?

Origin During World War I, Cyber served as Wolverine's commanding officer during his days in the Canadian armed forces. He has used the name Silas Burr, but whether this is his actual name is unclear. Cyber eventually comes to murder a woman known only as Janet, whom Logan was involved romantically. After learning of her death at Cyber's hands, Logan attacks him and is humiliated. Cyber counters Wolverine and in one swift motion, gouges out one of Logan's eyes, severely beats him and leaves him for dead. This is Logan's most traumatic defeat up to this point in his life and the resulting psychological effects results in a subconscious fear of Cyber. Sometime after WWI all of Cyber's skin except for his head and throat becomes fused with adamantium through some unknown means. Major Story Arcs Cyber resurfaces in Madripoor years later, where he interferes in the crime cartel of Wolverine's ally Tyger Tiger .

Key facts

Cyber is of mutant origin and first appeared in "First Scent; Fire in the Hole; Professor!; Speedball". The character is published by Marvel. With 231 recorded issue appearances, Cyber ranks among the most featured characters in comics.