Who Is Plague? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Plague is a Marvel comic book character, with over 124 comic issue appearances. Plague was a member of the Morlocks who had the power to transmit diseases to people on contact. She was chosen by Apocalypse to become Pestilence, one of his Four Horsemen.

Who is Plague?

Origin Before becoming one of Apocalypse's original Four Horsemen , Plague was a member of the Morlocks . The four horseman are the personal warriors Apocalypse and always play a key role in his plans for mutant conquest and domination. They consist of Death, War, Famine, and Pestilence . The enhancements made to horseman are often a combination of both biological or genetic manipulation and the employment of the celestial technology that Apocalypse uses. Creation Plague's first appearance was in the Uncanny X-Men #169 , May 1983. She was created by Chris Claremont and Paul Smith . Major Story Arcs Plague died (as Pestilence) in the X-Factor book during a confrontation with Power Pack when she was knocked from her mechanical horse and fell to the ground. Powers and Abilities Plague was an elderly woman with the power to absorb any disease near her, and then release an amplified form of the infection through skin to skin contact.

Key facts

Plague is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Catacombs". The character is published by Marvel. With 124 recorded issue appearances, Plague ranks among the most featured characters in comics.