The Strangest Superpowers in the Marvel Universe: A Glance at Abilities That Miss the Mark
Within the pages of Marvel Comics, there’s a wealth of heroes with incredible powers. But sometimes, a “superpower” feels more like a curse, or simply…odd. This article explores the lesser-known characters with abilities that are unique, bizarre, or frankly, not very helpful. From one-off characters best left forgotten to beloved oddities, we’re counting down the Marvel Comics “superheroes” with the worst powers.
The Power of Being Forgotten: ForgetMeNot
ForgetMeNot’s power is simple: people forget he exists the moment he’s out of sight. A loyal X-Man, he’s fought in major storylines, but his ability leaves him an unsung ally. He’s also undetectable to technology and psychics. However, this power leads to isolation and depression. Professor X could only remember him with a psychic reminder.
The Digestive System as a Weapon: Maggott
Maggott releases slug-like creatures from his abdomen that ingest anything. These slugs then return to him, and he gains power from what they’ve eaten. He’s almost a self-contained super team.
Stretchy, But Not Always Useful: Skin
Skin can manipulate his six feet of extra skin, stretching it into different shapes. He can restrain opponents or provide defense. If he relaxed completely, he’d resemble a melting candle.
Spinning Into Obscurity: Human Top
Human Top can spin at superspeed after an electrical accident. His power is incredibly limited, and rarely useful.
A Questionable Output: Fluff
Fluff’s power is…producing belly button lint. He can control its chemical composition, potentially making it dangerous.
One-Time Use Only: Bailey Hoskins
Bailey Hoskins can explode…once. After that, he’s no longer around to use his power again.
The Power of Retrospection: Hindsight Lad
Hindsight Lad’s “power” is offering advice *after* events have happened. He joined the Latest Warriors by blackmailing Speedball.
These characters demonstrate that not every superhero needs world-shattering abilities. Sometimes, the most memorable heroes are the ones with powers that are just…strange.
