Who Is Vector? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vector is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Simon Utrecht, with over 169 comic issue appearances. The leader of the villainous group called the U-Foes.

Who is Vector?

Origin Once a wealthy industrialist, Simon Utrecht craved more power, conducting an experiment similar to what gave the Fantastic Four their powers. With a group of his friends, he gained the ability of telekinetic repulsion and formed the team U-Foes . Creation Vector was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema and first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #254 . Powers & Abilities Contact with a compiling force Vector has the power to telekinetically block and repel energy and matter, directing it away from himself. He uses this power in a variety of ways, such as: repelling inanimate objects away, sending them flying through the air like deadly missiles or projectiles; releasing a concussive blast of energy to strike his foes; using the power of the ground to propel himself to fly. Vector's powers can be resisted by determined foes or objects too heavy to move, such as the Hulk, who twice overcame Vector's forces and damaged him. He now suffers significant abrasions from the effects of the repulsion on his body. Vector may have even greater potential if he wasn't so hot-headed, as he was once shown to be able to block and repel the attempts of various superheroes and friends of t.

Key facts

Vector is of radiation origin and first appeared in "Waiting For the U-Foes!". The character is published by Marvel. With 169 recorded issue appearances, Vector ranks among the most featured characters in comics.