Who Is Leech? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Leech is a Marvel comic book character, with over 739 comic issue appearances. A former Morlock and frequent friend of the X-Men. The green-skinned Leech was orphaned as a toddler. His parents left him to die when his mutations became apparent. He has the power to negate all superhuman abilities within 10 yards of him.

Who is Leech?

Origin Leech's family left him expecting him to die after his mutation manifested. He was then seen by Caliban and brought him to Annalee who took good care of him alongside with other mutants whom she raised. He became a young Morlock . He then befriended Artie Maddicks and had some encounters with the X-Men . Creation Leech was created by Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr and first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #179 (1984). Mayor Story Arcs Mutant Massacre Mr. Sinister ordered the Marauders to murder lots of mutants including the Morlocks. Many have died during the encounter with Sinister's mutants, however, Leech and Caliban have been saved by the Power Pack and the X-Terminators .

Key facts

Leech is of mutant origin and first appeared in "What Happened to Kitty?". The character is published by Marvel. With 739 recorded issue appearances, Leech ranks among the most featured characters in comics.