Who Is Will o' the Wisp? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Will o' the Wisp is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jackson Arvad, with over 85 comic issue appearances. Previously a scientist, Jackson Arvad became Will o’ the Wisp after an accident caused his molecular structure to change, allowing him to control it at will.

Who is Will o' the Wisp?

Origin Jackson Arvad was the lead scientist working for the Brand Corporation’ s Electromagnetic Research Department. During one of the many long nights he worked due to the high expectations of his superior - James Melvin - one of the magno-chambers exploded, drawing Arvad into its self-sufficient electromagnetic field. Because of the high frequency particles surrounding him, the molecules of his body began to disperse. Melvin forced Arvad’s body to reform, questioning the scientist about the effects of the accident only to leave Arvad to die when satisfied he gathered the most information possible. Arvad fortunately was able to control his body to the point of intangibility and escaped, but sought out the criminal scientist Jonas Harrow for help because of the constant state of control he needed to be in to not disperse away completely. Taking advantage of Arvad’s desperation, Harrow implanted a receptor within Arvad’s skull with the intent to control the transformed scientist himself. Creation Will o'the Wisp is a Marvel character created by Len Wein and Ross Andru , first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #167. Character Evolution Jackson Arvad was an overworked lead scientis.

Key facts

Will o' the Wisp is of human origin and first appeared in "Stalked By the Spider-Slayer!". The character is published by Marvel. With 85 recorded issue appearances, Will o' the Wisp ranks among the most featured characters in comics.