Wraith (Hector Rendoza)

Wraith
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Uncanny X-Men #392 (April 2001)
Created byScott Lobdell
Salvador Larroca
In-story information
Alter egoHector Rendoza
SpeciesHuman Mutant
Team affiliationsGenoshan Assault X-Men
AbilitiesTransparent skin and the ability to temporarily "infect" others with this transparency condition

Wraith (Hector Rendoza) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

Wraith first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #392 (April 2001), and was created by Scott Lobdell and Salvador Larroca.

Fictional character biography

Hector Rendoza is a resident of Boston whose mutant powers manifested at the age of sixteen. A large crowd gathers to kill Hector, including many who knew him prior to his powers manifesting. Jean Grey freezes the crowd with her telepathic powers and recruits Hector.[1][2] Hector is one of several mutants gathered by Jean Grey to rescue the X-Men from Genosha, where they are being held by Magneto.[3]

Hector lost his powers following the events of "Decimation".[4]

Powers and abilities

Wraith can turn either his skin or others' skin translucent.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Uncanny X-Men #392 (April 2001)
  2. ^ Wyatt, Cat (January 6, 2025). "The 10 X-Men With the Worst Powers, Ranked from Strongest to Weakest". CBR. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  3. ^ X-Men (vol. 2) #112 (May 2001)
  4. ^ New Avengers #18 (June 2006)
  5. ^ Shayo, Lukas (May 23, 2022). "X-Men: The Least Powerful Mutant Heroes". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  6. ^ Nurcahyanto, Rizky. "10 Weakest Mutants in Marvel Universe. Who are They?". duniagames.co.id. Retrieved May 7, 2026.