Fictional character biography
John Wraith is a member of Team X and later a test subject of the Weapon X program. John possesses the mutant ability to teleport, which allow him to save his teammates from danger. However, he keeps his abilities secret, even from his own teammates. Omega Red and Wolverine eventually learn that John is a mutant after witnessing him teleport during a battle with each other. [1]
Years later, Weapon X member Mastodon dies from rapid aging after his anti-aging mechanism malfunctions. John and the remaining members of Weapon X investigate and discover that they have been listed for termination. Following a battle with Weapon X associate Aldo Ferro, John vanishes. [1]
John Wraith is seemingly killed by Sabretooth, who intends to betray Weapon X and no longer trusts him. [2] He is later revealed to have survived and become a preacher. Hellverine, a demon who has possessed Wolverine, attacks Wraith and sets his church on fire. Wraith attempts to stop Hellverine, but is injured and left for dead. [3]
Through unknown means, Wraith returns from the dead. Sage hires him to get Professor X and the last Krakoan egg to Toybox 27. [4] When Professor X is forced to go on the run, Wraith assists him in getting to safety. [5] [6] [7]
Other versions
The Ultimate Marvel version of John Wraith is a Caucasian and the head of the Weapon X program, which specializes in capturing mutants and forcing them to carry out covert missions for the government. He and his men manage to capture and subject James Howlett to experiments which wipe his memories and bond adamantium to his skeleton. They christen Howlett Weapon X and give him the false name Logan. Wraith and his men enjoy tormenting Logan by teasing him with parts of his lost memories and repeatedly shooting him, which he survives due to his healing factor. [8]
When Thunderbolt Ross threatens to phase out Weapon X, Wraith uses Charles Xavier to dispose of Ross with a mental explosion. Later, Wolverine secretly leads the Brotherhood in raiding Weapon X. Wraith is mortally wounded by Nick Fury. [9] Canadian government forces save Wraith's life by injecting him with the Banshee drug, giving him the ability to fly and generate energy blasts. Wraith is made leader of Alpha Flight under the name Vindicator. [10]
During the Ultimatum storyline, Wraith is killed by William Stryker Jr. [11]
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