Who Is Skein? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Skein is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Sybil Dvorak, with over 104 comic issue appearances. Formerly known as Gypsy Moth, Skein is a telekinetic who prefers fabrics.

Who is Skein?

Origin Sybil Dvorak was born in Focşani, Romania . She was raised by Gypsies and spent much of her time alone gardening. She was born a mutant, with the ability to telekinetically manipulate and control materials with her mind. She especially liked manipulating fiber, as it felt pleasant to her mental touch while hard objects felt uncomfortable to her. A loner, she wove herself gossamer wings. An American actor, named Jason Reed was starring in a remake of the movie Dracula being filmed on location in Romania and while there he met Sybil. Reed seduced her with promises of fame and flew her back to his home in California . They married, but as an actor Reed was constantly away from home, making Sybil suspicious that he was having affairs behind her back.

Key facts

Skein is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Things That Go Flit in the Night". The character is published by Marvel. With 104 recorded issue appearances, Skein ranks among the most featured characters in comics.