Who Is Mastermind? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mastermind is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jason Wyngarde, with over 919 comic issue appearances. Founding member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Jason Wyngarde was the original Mastermind. He was instrumental in the creation of Dark Phoenix, ruining Wolverine's relationship with Mariko Yashida and later died of the Legacy Virus. His two daughters have inherited his telepathic illusionary powers and name.

Who is Mastermind?

This page is for the original Mastermind, Jason Wyngarde. For the second Mastermind, see Mastermind For the third Mastermind, see Martinique Jason For the Fourth Mastermind, see Lady Mastermind Origin Jason Wyngarde Back when mutants were still unheard of by the general population of America, Jason Wyngarde had managed to grow with his mutant powers relatively unnoticed in the general public. However, the one man who recognized Wyngarde's powers of psychic illusion was Magneto . Wyngarde joined Magneto's new group, and thus became known as Mastermind; a founding member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants . Magneto's goals suited Wyngarde's, as he had previously only managed to secure employment as a mentalist; a trickster in carnivals. His thirst for power matched his desire for the Scarlet Witch, but despite trying to use his powers and arguments he was never able to separate her from her protective twin brother Quicksilver during their tenure as a group, with his tricks being ineffective on them. Creation Jason Wyngarde was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in The X-Men #4 (1964). Chris Claremont and John Byrne later gave Mastermind the name of Jason Wyngarde, .

Key facts

Mastermind is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants". The character is published by Marvel. With 919 recorded issue appearances, Mastermind ranks among the most featured characters in comics.