Witness (comics)

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The Witness
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance D.P. 7 Annual #1
Created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Ryan
Characteristics
Alter ego Nelson Kohler
Abilities Invisible and intangible, able to possess mindless bodies, able to detect other paranormals.

The Witness (real name Nelson Kohler) is a fictional Marvel Comics character, appearing as part of their New Universe line. The Witness is a ghostly figure, an onlooker drawn to paranormal events.

[edit] Fictional character biography

Nelson Kohler was driving when the White Event occurred. He lost control of his car, crashed and was hospitalised, critically ill. He was later declared brain-dead and his life support system was switched off. His body died but his paranormal powers manifested, leaving him a bodiless ghost.

[edit] Powers and abilities

Invisibility and intangibility, able to possess mindless bodies, able to detect other paranormals.