Who Is Psycho-Man? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Psycho-Man is a Marvel comic book character, with over 169 comic issue appearances. Former chief scientist on Traan, a planet in the Microverse. He traveled to Earth to conquer the planet with his psycho ray. He remains a constant foe for the Fantastic Four.

Who is Psycho-Man?

Origin Psycho Man was chief scientist and ruler of a government controlling five planets within the Sub-Atomica system of the Microverse , able to be accessed via the energies of shrinking. Worshiping the Earth Goddess Nox, Psycho Man learned the true nature of the secrets of fear. His planet overcrowded, he chose Earth, believing them to have no defense against his technological might. Controlling criminals with his Control Box, he successfully gathered enough pieces to build his ultimate weapon, only to have his efforts defeated by the Fantastic Four , Black Panther and the Inhumans . Escaping to Sub Atomica once more, Psycho Man clashed again with the Four, as they sought the Silver Surfer . Psycho Man himself once captured the Surfer, to power weaponry designed to tackle the hordes of Annihilus . After he escaped, the Psycho Man was exiled following the defeat of Annihilus. Clashing with the Micronauts and the Four on several occasions, Psycho Man then attempted to steal metal invulnerable to his powers, before attacking New York as the Hate Monger , eventually transforming Sue Richards into Malice .

Key facts

Psycho-Man is of alien origin and first appeared in "Divide and Conquer!". The character is published by Marvel. With 169 recorded issue appearances, Psycho-Man ranks among the most featured characters in comics.