Power Man (Victor Alvarez)

Victor Alvarez
Victor Alvarez / Power Man as part of the unofficial team "The Chosen."
Cover of Fear Itself: The Home Front #6.
Art by Marko Djurdjević.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceShadowland: Power Man #1
(October 2010)
Created byFred Van Lente
Mahmud Asrar
In-story information
Alter egoVictor Alvarez
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsAvengers Idea Mechanics
Avengers Academy
Mighty Avengers
Heroes for Hire
Thunderbolts
Champions
PartnershipsIron Fist
Pinpoint
Notable aliasesPower Man
Abilities
  • Chi manipulation granting:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, durability, and agility
    • Power augmentation
    • Energy absorption
    • Size manipulation
  • Skilled martial artist

Power Man (Victor Alvarez) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Fred Van Lente and Mahmud Asrar, the character first appeared in Shadowland: Power Man #1 (October 2010).[1] Victor Alvarez is the third incarnation of Power Man.[2][3] He is the son of the supervillain Shades.[4][5][6]

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