Who Is Gregory Herd? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gregory Herd is a Marvel comic book character, with over 24 comic issue appearances. A mercenary known by the name of Override. He first met Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider, when he was hired to capture or kill him.

Who is Gregory Herd?

Origin Override was a mercenary for hire with a cybernetic suit, most often using his powers in service to the highest bidder, no matter whom it was and what they wanted. Override first appeared when he and his (equally super-powered) wife Aura where hired to take down Ben Reilly, better known as the Scarlet Spider. They where however unsuccessful. Over the months, Override and Aura clashed a few more times with Spider-man. Mayor Story Arcs The Gathering of the Five In battle with Spider-man However, disaster struck for Override. His wife was near fatally wounded and Gregory was looking for a way to help his wife become healthy again. He was at the end of his rope, when Norman Osborn came up with a possible solution. He wanted Greg to participate in a ritual known as the Gathering of the Five.

Key facts

Gregory Herd is of human origin and first appeared in "Virtual Mortality, Part 4: Between a Rock and a Hard Drive". The character is published by Marvel. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Gregory Herd ranks among the most featured characters in comics.