Art by Kostmeyer
 
Written by Psipher & Shaylinn, September 2004.
Additional Information from various sources for Marvel Character Bios.
Updated, December 2006.


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Code Name: Ghast
Real Name: Unrevealed. It is possible that Ghast is his surname.
Nicknames: None
Occupations: Professional assassin.
Legal Status: Legally deceased.
Identity: Ghast does not have a secret identity, although the general populace is unaware of his existence.
Aliases: None known
Place of birth: Unrevealed.
Age: Unrevealed. Ghast was apparently in his late fifties or early sixties at the time of his death. How long he has existed since that time has not been revealed.
Marital Status: Presumably single.
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: None. Ghast has taken contracts for the Red Library.
Base of Operations: Mobile.
First Appearance: Spitfire #13 “Knowing who your friends are”.
Origin: Ghast’s powers are derived from his supernatural resurrection.
Height: 6 foot tall
Weight: 180lbs (12 stones and 12 pounds).
Eyes: Red with Black scalera.
Hair: Grey. Slightly opaque.
Distinguishing Marks: Ghast is extremely pale. His body is icy cold to the touch.
Strength Level: Ghast possesses superhuman strength, enabling him to lift/press approximately 15 tons.
Known Superhuman Powers: Ghast possesses a range of superhuman abilities as a result of his supernatural existence. Ghast’s body is, essentially, dead, and is animated by his strength of will. As such he feels no pain, is immune to disease, and is completely tireless, as fatigue poisons in his bloodstream in no way effect his physical abilities. Even the most severe injuries will not kill him. If any part of Ghast’s body is severed it can continue to function, and will mystically re-attach itself on contact. Ghast’s head has been severed on at least two occasions, and his body continued to function until the two parts were rejoined. It can be theorised that it would take an injury of such magnitude that it dispersed a major portion of his body’s molecules to cause Ghast’s physical death. Ghast seems to have enhanced senses, which enable him to track his prey. These would appear to be psychic in nature.
Abilities/Special Skills: Ghast is a master of a wide range of weaponry, both ancient and modern. He is a proficient hand to hand combatant.
Weapons Used: Ghast employs a broad range of weaponry. He has so far been seen to use modern assault rifles, grenades, crossbows with explosives attached to the quarrels, and knives. Ghast employs a small, circular hovering platform, approximately three feet in diameter, which he uses for transportation.

Personality: Relentless. Ghast will follow his prey no matter the odds, and will stop at nothing to achieve his mission. Ghast can be cruel and enjoys dispatching his victims.
Personal Interests: Unrevealed. Ghast has so far seemed completely dedicated to his missions.
History:
The background of the person who became known as Ghast is a complete mystery. According to Pilgrim, Ghast was an assassin who enjoyed killing so much that when he was murdered he carried on doing it. Whether this is true or not has yet to be seen. The circumstances of Ghast’s death and his rebirth as an undead creature have not yet been revealed.