Who Is Spectra? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Spectra (Marvel): Selena Slate came into possession of some 'synthetic diamonds' that transformed her body into a living rainbow of colors. Spectra can produce differen

Spectra is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Selena Slate, with over 11 comic issue appearances. Selena Slate came into possession of some 'synthetic diamonds' that transformed her body into a living rainbow of colors. Spectra can produce different beams of color, with each granting a power.
Who is Spectra?
Origin Selena Slate was a laboratory assistant to Dr. Charles Warren Fong . The two were experimenting on a synthetic diamond. Unknown to Fong, Selena had personal problems. Her boyfriend Garth was a drug addict who had trouble financing his habit. Selena, madly in love with him, agreed to steal the diamond. Hoping it was worth enough to keep Garth happy. Creation Spectra was created by Bob Budiansky and Bret Blevins and first appeared in Sleepwalker issue 13 (1992).
Key facts
Spectra is of human origin and first appeared in "Color Blindnes(Part 1): Blinded by the Light". The character is published by Marvel. With 11 recorded issue appearances, Spectra ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Spectra?
Selena Slate came into possession of some 'synthetic diamonds' that transformed her body into a living rainbow of colors. Spectra can produce different beams of color, with each granting a power.
What is Spectra's real name?
Spectra's real identity is Selena Slate.
When did Spectra first appear?
Spectra first appeared in "Color Blindnes(Part 1): Blinded by the Light".



