Who Is Sin-Eater? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sin-Eater is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Stanley Carter, with over 79 comic issue appearances. The Sin-Eater was a former police detective with a double personality. He became the serial killer who also murdered Jean DeWolff. He quotes the Bible, justifying his murders as God's will.

Who is Sin-Eater?

Origin As a police officer Stan Carter had been a SHIELD agent before entering the ranks of the New York Police Department. While he was with SHIELD, Stan had been a part of one of their experimental programs that had attempted to refine and sustain the strength-enhancing effects of anti-psychotic medication such as PCT. The drugs had the desired effect, enhancing his physical attributes, though they took their toll on Stan and began to drive him insane. SHIELD soon pulled the plug on the program and Stan soon left SHIELD after the drugs had supposedly left his system. He eventually made the rank of Sergeant in the NYPD. It was there that he met Captain Jean DeWolff . The two had an affair that no one else was aware of. Following their affair, Stan's partner was killed in the line of duty, which led to Stan's depression and drinking.

Key facts

Sin-Eater is of human origin and first appeared in "Original Sin". The character is published by Marvel. With 79 recorded issue appearances, Sin-Eater ranks among the most featured characters in comics.