Who Is Maggott? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Maggott is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Japheth, with over 464 comic issue appearances. Maggott is an unusual mutant, with the power to digest anything through the use of two slugs that inhabit his body, as well as the power to gain strength from that energy. He was an X-Man and died at the hands of Weapon X.

Who is Maggott?

Origin Discovering his powers. He was born in South Africa, Japheth was one of five brothers. Since he was a little kid, he was always sick, and pretty weak. His stomach grew in abnormal proportions and the doctors told his parents that he had stomach cancer. His father worked very hard at the mines to support the family and to pay the medical bills for Japheth. But despite his efforts, it wasn't enough to support a family that big. One night Japheth acidentally heard his mother praying to God , she asked him to spare Japheth and them the agony and take him away fast. The very next day, he stole the family jeep and went far into the desert until he ran out of gas.

Key facts

Maggott is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Moving On". The character is published by Marvel. With 464 recorded issue appearances, Maggott ranks among the most featured characters in comics.