Who Is Lockup? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lockup is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Unknown, with over 21 comic issue appearances. A mutant with the power to paralyze others that was turned into a Brood by Harry Palmer, a human turned Brood, and would come into conflict with the X-Men.

Who is Lockup?

Origin Lockup was a mutant that was infected by the Brood when they attempted to invade Earth. A paramedic named Harry Palmer was implanted with a Queen egg and started infecting mutants to create a Brood force with abilities to rival the X-Men . Numerous mutants were infected including Lockup, Brickbat , Tension , Temptress , Blindside , Dive-Bomber , Spitball and Whiphand . Lockup would paralyze Wolverine with his touch but is forced to retreat when Brickbat and Dive-Bomber are killed in battle. Lockup would later battle the X-Men outside an amphitheater but is killed when a collapsing wall crushes him and Spitball. Creation Lockup was created by Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri in 1988 and first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #232. Powers & Abilities Lockup can temporarily paralyze a person with his touch. Having been infected by the Brood, Lockup was granted fangs, claws, and a degree of enhanced strength like all Brood.

Key facts

Lockup is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Earthfall". The character is published by Marvel. With 21 recorded issue appearances, Lockup ranks among the most featured characters in comics.