Who Is Wicked? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wicked is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Unknown, with over 101 comic issue appearances. Wicked is a young mutant with the ability to control and summon the spirits of the dead. However due to the effects of M-Day she lost her mutant abilities.

Who is Wicked?

Origin Like many teenagers, Wicked did not always get along with her parents. She was arguing with her mother when the Sentinels attacked her home in Genosha . Her mother called her wicked, referring to her goth style of dress, right before she was killed. It is unknown how Wicked survived the Sentinels attack. Creation Wicked was created by Chris Claremont and Aaron Lopresti and first appeared in Excalibur Vol.2 issue 1 (2004). Major Story Arcs Excalibur and Genosha Wicked and her spirits After the Sentinel attack on Genosha, Wicked was one of the few survivors of the nation. She and her friend Freakshow stayed in the ruble of Genosha hoping to have make a new home for themselves, since they had nowhere else to go. Eventually both Wicked and Freakshow were found by Professor X and invited to join his new school, which he planned to start on the devasted island nation.

Key facts

Wicked is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Forging the Sword, Part 1: Paint It Black". The character is published by Marvel. With 101 recorded issue appearances, Wicked ranks among the most featured characters in comics.