Who Is Whiphand? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Whiphand is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Unknown, with over 21 comic issue appearances. A mutant that was turned into a Brood by Harry Palmer, a human turned Brood, and would come into conflict with the X-Men. He whips electricity by his stretchable hands to his opponents.

Who is Whiphand?

Origin Whiphand was a mutant that was infected by the Brood when they attempted to invade Earth. A paramedic named Harry Palmer was implanted with a Queen egg and started infecting mutants to create a Brood force with abilities to rival the X-Men . Numerous mutants were infected including Whiphand, Dive-Bomber , Brickbat , Tension , Temptress , Blindside , Lockup , and Spitball . Whiphand would use his energy bands to restrain Dazzler and Longshot in a fight, but was unaware of Colossus who sneaks up behind him and breaks his neck. The rest of his infected teammates were slain by the X-Men after they resolved that the Brood's human hosts were beyond saving. Creation Whiphand was created by Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri in 1988 and first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #232. Powers & Abilities Whiphand is a mutant that can create energy bands which painfully disrupt his opponents neuro-functions. He can also use these energy bands to restrain and strangle his opponents.

Key facts

Whiphand is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Earthfall". The character is published by Marvel. With 21 recorded issue appearances, Whiphand ranks among the most featured characters in comics.