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Who Is Vertigo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vertigo (Marvel): Vertigo is a member of the Salem's Seven, daughter to Nicholas Scratch and granddaughter of Agatha Harkness.

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Vertigo is a Marvel comic book character, with over 34 comic issue appearances. Vertigo is a member of the Salem's Seven, daughter to Nicholas Scratch and granddaughter of Agatha Harkness.

Who is Vertigo?

Origin Vertigo is a member of the Salem's Seven , daughter to Nicholas Scratch and granddaughter of Agatha Harkness . Creation Vertigo was created by Len Wein , George Perez and Joe Sinnott in 1977 and first appeared in Fantastic Four # 186. Powers & Abilities As her name suggests, Vertigo has the power to disorient her opponents. This ability was augmented and amplified by the Wizard . In Other Media Agatha All Along (2024) Okwui Okpokwasili as Vertigo Vertigo appears in the Disney+ show, portrayed by actress Okwui Okpokwasili. To answer for her crimes of abusing the Darkhold and killing fellow witches, Agatha Harkness is being hunted by the Salem Seven. Vertigo leads the Seven and attempts to break into Harkness' home in Westview, before their target flees on The Witches' Road. When Rio Vidal joins the coven on the Road, the Salem Seven emerge through the opening and pursue the witches relentlessly.

Key facts

Vertigo is of human origin and first appeared in "Enter: Salem's Seven!". The character is published by Marvel. With 34 recorded issue appearances, Vertigo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a member of the Salem's Seven, daughter to Nicholas Scratch and granddaughter of Agatha Harkness.

When did Vertigo first appear?

Vertigo first appeared in "Enter: Salem's Seven!".

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