Who Is Helio? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Helio is a Marvel comic book character, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Helio is one of Maelstrom's Minions. He acts as Maelstrom's scout or spy on various missions.

Who is Helio?

Helio attacks with a supersonic punch. Helio is a member of Maelstrom's Minions which are a trio of superhumanly powerful agents that carry out Maelstrom 's biddings. Helio is believed to be either a human being or Deviant given power by Maelstrom through means of Terrigen Mist . Helio and his other two companions, Phobius and Gronk were first dispatched to Hydro-Base to steal the Anti-Terrigen Compound invented by Reed Richards and the Inhumans . Helio acted as Maelstrom's spy and would create sonic booms or "airquakes" as distractions to avoid being sighted. They succeeded with their task but were eventually captured. Maelstrom sent his ally Deathurge to execute them. More clones of Maelstom's Minions were created and they have battled the Thing , Inhumans and both the East and West Coast Avengers on seperate occasions.

Key facts

Helio is of human origin and first appeared in "The Cure!". The character is published by Marvel. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Helio ranks among the most featured characters in comics.