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Who Is Vindaloo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vindaloo (Marvel): A member of the Acolytes

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Vindaloo is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Venkat Katragabba, with over 82 comic issue appearances. A member of the Acolytes

Who is Vindaloo?

Vindaloo Few details have been revealed about Vindaloo's past. He was one of the newer members of the mutant villains known as the Acolytes , Vindaloo was loyal to the Acolytes until his possible death on Genosha when the island was obliterated by sentinels , but in the recent Messiah cross-over he was revealed alive and not only kept his powers after M-Day but is still an active member fighting against the X-Men . He is tracked because of Exodus ' whereabouts regarding the new incarnation of the Acolytes. Powers Vindaloo was able to produce flammable gel that ignites with air and may become offensive by converting it into blasts from his fists. Television Wolverine And The X-Men Wolverine and the X-men Vindaloo's appearance was in episode 6 of Wolverine and the X-Men, although his powers did not ignite on contact with air, and instead, his powers were just described and portrayed as generating sticky goo from his hands. He was among those mutants that were on board on a ship named Avalon. Suddenly, Spiral and a group of Reavers have attacked the ship. Since no one believes that their powers can work against the villainous team, they became hopeless.

Key facts

Vindaloo is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Shot Heard Round the World". The character is published by Marvel. With 82 recorded issue appearances, Vindaloo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vindaloo?

A member of the Acolytes

What is Vindaloo's real name?

Vindaloo's real identity is Venkat Katragabba.

When did Vindaloo first appear?

Vindaloo first appeared in "The Shot Heard Round the World".

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