Who Is Locust? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Locust is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of August Hopper, with over 43 comic issue appearances. Dr. Hopper is Locust a mad scientist obsessed with becoming a famous Entomologist.

Who is Locust?

Origins Dr. August Hopper A Professor at Metro College , Dr August Hopper is fired for his theories on insect mutation. He finds a job with Ryan Chemicals where he continues his work in entomology and creates the most potent insecticide. Tired of being an unknown in the world he comes up with a plan to create an army of giant insects that only he can destroy. Convinced that this will make him famous world over he becomes Locust and sets out to unleash his creations. He is soon defeated by the X-men and convinced to turn himself into the authorities after Professor X shows him the error of his ways. Powers and Abilities Exo-Shell- modeled after the exterior skeleton of insects Cocoon Silk- web like substance that shoots from his glove . Micro-Magnetic Antennas- these enable him to control his insects.

Key facts

Locust is of human origin and first appeared in "The Plague of... the Locust!". The character is published by Marvel. With 43 recorded issue appearances, Locust ranks among the most featured characters in comics.