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Who Is Weak Link? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Weak Link (Marvel): Weak Link is a member of the Chain Gang. He has the power to drain energy other beings of their energy.

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Weak Link is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ernie Mills, with over 8 comic issue appearances. Weak Link is a member of the Chain Gang. He has the power to drain energy other beings of their energy.

Who is Weak Link?

Ernie Mills was part of a four man chain gang physically linked to three other prisoners named Hector Fuentes , Ray Morgan and Willis Hayworth as they worked outside a prison in Upstate New York. Earthquakes were occurring throughout the world due to the events caused during the Infinity Gauntlet . One earthquake occurred near the prison and the gang took advantage of the situation and took out some officers with their pick axes. Mills and the rest of gang ran off and broke into Intertek which was a company specializing in Advanced Energy Delivery Systems. Creation Weak Link was created by Bob Budiansky and Bret Blevins in 1991 and first appeared in Sleepwalker # 7.

Key facts

Weak Link is of human origin and first appeared in "The Ties That Bind!". The character is published by Marvel. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Weak Link ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Weak Link?

Weak Link is a member of the Chain Gang. He has the power to drain energy other beings of their energy.

What is Weak Link's real name?

Weak Link's real identity is Ernie Mills.

When did Weak Link first appear?

Weak Link first appeared in "The Ties That Bind!".

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