Wraith (Hector Rendoza)

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

Wraith
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	The Uncanny X-Men #392 (April 2001)
Created by	Scott Lobdell Salvador Larroca
In-story information
Alter ego	Hector Rendoza
Species	Human Mutant
Team affiliations	Genoshan Assault X-Men
Abilities	Transparent skin and the ability to temporarily "infect" others with this transparency condition

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] Hector is one of several mutants gathered by Jean Grey to rescue the X-Men from Genosha, where they are being held by Magneto.^[2]

Hector lost his powers following the events of "Decimation".^[3]

Powers and abilities

Wraith can turn either his skin or others' skin translucent.