Who Is Elektro? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Elektro is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Elektro-1, with over 19 comic issue appearances. Elektro was a giant robot in the Marvel Monster Age. He has a Mighty 32K Computer Brain.

Who is Elektro?

Brief History The robotic Elektro Wilbur Poole was a great scientist that created the finest computer in the world during the age of electronics. There was a freak accident and the computer started to work on its own. The computer placed Poole in a hypnotic trance and communicated with him telepathically. The computer ordered Poole to create a strong, powerful body so it can walk and speak. The computer ordered Poole to transfer all its mathematical calculators inside the robot and Elektro was born. Elektro was the most intelligent robot ever created and it wanted to conquer mankind and the world. Elektro came into conflict with jet fighters and military personnel when it smashed its way out of the Experimental Center. Elektro's brain was so powerful that it was able to create an impenetrable force-field and shoot gamma rays out of his hand.

Key facts

Elektro is of robot origin and first appeared in "Elektro! He Held A World In His Iron Grip!". The character is published by Marvel. With 19 recorded issue appearances, Elektro ranks among the most featured characters in comics.