Who Is Mind-Wave? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mind-Wave is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Erik Gelden, with over 22 comic issue appearances. Mind-Wave wears a helmet that allows him to hear the thoughts of any individual within close proximity. He attacks New York City with his massive think tank but is eventually taken down by Daredevil. Mind-Wave would meet his end by Scourge during the Bar with No Name massacre.

Who is Mind-Wave?

Origin Mind-Wave battles Daredevil. Mind-Wave's true identity is unknown and came to the attention of Daredevil when he attacked New York City's Wall Street district with his think tank and his henchmen. Mind-Wave's think tank would switch over to automatic mind control and prevent security from interfering as his henchmen he called esper-ts would start looting. Daredevil saved an officer and an innocent civilian from the think tank and Mind-Wave was able to escape during the distraction. District Attorney Tower introduced Daredevil to a man named Uri Geller who had superhuman abilities and has encountered Mind-Wave on a few occasions. Uri tells Daredevil that Mind-Wave is attacking downtown and Daredevil engages Mind-Wave in hand-to-hand combat. Mind-Wave is able to predict Daredevil's move with his special helmet and is able to subdue him with his think tank. Uri is able to free Daredevil with his powers and together they manage to take down Mind-Wave and his henchmen.

Key facts

Mind-Wave is of human origin and first appeared in "Mind Wave and His Fearsome Think Tank". The character is published by Marvel. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Mind-Wave ranks among the most featured characters in comics.