Who Is Spectral? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Spectral is a Malibu comic book character, the alter ego of Dave Castiglione, with over 41 comic issue appearances. Spectral is one of the first openly gay characters in comic books. His powers were related to each color in the visible light spectrum.

Who is Spectral?

Spectral Powers Spectral has the power to surround himself in a sheath of flame, with different colors giving him a different ability. Red - berserker strength Orange - fire and heat generation Yellow - flight and wind bursts Green - healing, plant control Blue - water control and ability to survive underwater, unassisted Indigo - the ability to survive, unassisted, in space as well as those within in close proximity Violet - invulnerability Dave Castiglione runs an Italian bakery in San Francisco's North Beach which has been in his family for three generations. Not even his new powers can keep him from making sure his customers get their daily bread ! When the Jumpstart hit Dave , he gained a spectrum of ultranormal abilites, The powers in his spectrum come in seven forms, each marked by a flame of a different color--so he could be the most powerful Stranger of them all !.

Key facts

Spectral is of human origin and first appeared in "Countdown To Ultraverse". The character is published by Malibu. With 41 recorded issue appearances, Spectral ranks among the most featured characters in comics.