Who Is Geist? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Geist is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Nikolaus Geist, with over 52 comic issue appearances. A Nazi cyborg who later joined to the CIA.

Who is Geist?

Origin Geist is a former Nazi during World War II that has improved his longevity through the use of cybernetics. Geist would become the special advisor to Felix Caridad who is the president of Tierra Verde. Caridad came to power through his military success, corrupt politics and his cocaine empire. Major Story Arcs Caridad wanted Tierra Verde to have their own super hero after seeing a secret weapon the US military created called Nuke in action. Geist would buy the enforcer known as Roughouse from a crime-lord named General Coy in Madripoor . Geist would shave off Roughouse's hair and beard and drug him up with the intent to use him as a guinea pig for their experiments. Wolverine would come into conflict with Geist during his attempt to save Roughouse. Geist and Caridad hire the assassin known as Tiger Shark to eliminate a mutant named La Bandera who was using her abilities to fight the drug lords in Tierra Verde.

Key facts

Geist is of cyborg origin and first appeared in "Basics!". The character is published by Marvel. With 52 recorded issue appearances, Geist ranks among the most featured characters in comics.