Who Is The Ghost? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Ghost is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Alec Rois, with over 42 comic issue appearances. The Ghost's greatest weapon was the teleportation device he wore on the glove of his right hand. This device could teleport him anywhere on Earth, enabling him to bypass barriers and commit crimes.

Who is The Ghost?

Born in poverty, Alec Rois was shunned by his peers as he grew up alone and unloved. As a result of his devotion to his studies, he became a skilled scientist. Alec Rois would soon work for Lockleed Aricraft on weapons technology where Rois succeeded in developing a working teleportation device called the Stealthray. Lockleed Aircraft wanted to sell the new device and at first Rois intended to give his invention to the world, but the memory of all those years without friends or money stopped him, and he decided to use the machine to further his own ends. With the feeling that the creation belonged to him, he denied Lockleed Aircraft's ownership to the device. Designing a striking costume, Rois sewed miniature versions of his teleport device into the palms of his gloves and embarked upon a career of crime as the Ghost! Using his newly found ability to go anywhere and pass through any object, no matter how thick or impenetranble, the Ghost quickly amassed a fortune, which he used to further his scientific studies. At last, fearful that the Ghost could begin to steal top secrets, the U.S. government employed the services of Captain Atom and Nightshade to track down the Ghost and put a.

Key facts

The Ghost is of human origin and first appeared in "Captain Atom vs the Ghost". The character is published by DC Comics. With 42 recorded issue appearances, The Ghost ranks among the most featured characters in comics.