Who Is Lifter? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lifter is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Edward Lanthrop, with over 44 comic issue appearances. A member of the Mutant Force (an offshoot of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants), and the Resistants, who were formed to protest the Mutant Registration Act.

Who is Lifter?

Brief History Lifter was recruited by Magneto alongside four other mutants which included Burner , Slither , Peeper and Shocker . Magneto and Captain America responded to a newspaper ad that stated a mutant needed sensitive persons or agencies equipped to help provide a home environment and care. Both men met a man that had possessed a tiny, minute mutant he called Mister One inside his wrist watch. Magneto attempted to steal this mutant because it possessed great mental abilities but came into conflict with Mister Two who was Mister One's bigger protector. Magneto returned back to his base and told his mutant band his plan to steal the tiny mutant and called it Operation Grab. Lifter and the rest of his fellow mutants attacked Mister Two and Captain America when they were outside the SHIELD medical facility. Lifter displayed his awesome strength by tossing a boulder at Mister Two. Lifter and the rest of the group retreated when SHIELD members appear but it allowed Magneto the diversion he needed to steal Mister One from the SHIELD medical lab.

Key facts

Lifter is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Great Mutant Massacre!". The character is published by Marvel. With 44 recorded issue appearances, Lifter ranks among the most featured characters in comics.