Who Is Psynapse? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Psynapse is a Marvel comic book character, with over 74 comic issue appearances. Psynapse was an Inhuman and distant member of the Royal Family whom worked for Apocalypse as one the Dark Riders.

Who is Psynapse?

Origin The Inhuman who would become Psynapse was the cousin of Crystal and Medusa and distant member of the Royal Family and Genetic Council, however due to his lower position he never became interested in the affairs of the Inhumans. When Apocalypse attacked Attilan and took control of a portion of the city he become one of the many to joined the Riders of the Storm. Creation Psynapse was created by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee and Chris Claremont and first appeared in X-Factor Volume 1 issue 65 (1991). Major Story Arcs Against X-Factor Psynapse and other members of his team where send towards Earth to infect a young Cable with the virus that would plague his life. Once the X-Men reached the Moon where Attilan resided the Inhumans leader Black Bolt used his power to destroy Apocalypse. The now loyal members of the Riders of the Storm took Apocalypse to Earth were he could heal. Powers and Abilities Psynapse was a telepath who could tap into the psionic energy of the planet he stood upon. Using this he could create burst of mental energy, astral project and draw others into an astral form, remove memories of a person, leaving them with a child like mind.

Key facts

Psynapse is of other origin and first appeared in "Endgame (Part 1): Malign Influence". The character is published by Marvel. With 74 recorded issue appearances, Psynapse ranks among the most featured characters in comics.