Of all the potential supernatural powers that have been imagined, few have been fixated upon and used as much as the concept of electricity-based powers. The thought of being able to control the power of a lightning storm or even interfere with the electricity that powers most of our world seems to be an idea that fascinates many comic book and science fiction writers.

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The Marvel Comics universe has made use of the concept of electric powers several times over the years with both heroes and villains. From regular Avengers to Spider-Man rogues, there are plenty of superhuman characters in Marvel who leave their foes both literally and figuratively shocked.

10 Namor The Sub-Mariner Has A Rarely Used Electric Eel Ability

Namor holding his trident

Likely an unexpected entry for many readers, Namor the Sub-Mariner actually has the ability to emit electricity much like an electric eel. It's a relatively minor ability for Namor as he rarely uses it. It's not even one of the most impressive things about Namor given his immense physical strength which has allowed him to go one-on-one against the Hulk.

Namor's greatest strengths actually have little to do with his bio-electric abilities, but these powers are still a tool in his arsenal that can be used when needed and are one of the reasons he's among the most powerful beings on Earth.

9 Living Lightning Is An Oft-Forgot Avenger Who Is Made Of Living Energy

Living Lightning commanding lightning

Living Lightning, who now goes by just "Lightning" as not to be confused with the Iron Man villain known as Living Laser, is a short-term member of the Avengers who is often forgotten by the fandom.

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Miguel Santos is actually a very powerful Avenger as well, as he can turn his body into pure electricity and can make shields, electric blasts, and fly. He can also control electricity that originated from outside himself, and he is near impossible to hurt while in his Lightning form.

8 Electro Is The Electric-Powered Foe Of Spider-Man Who Threatens The Web-Slinger

Electro Sinister War Spider-Man

Electro, aka Max Dillon, is a classic Spider-Man foe and a founding member of the Sinister Six. Electro can channel and emit powerful electric blasts, and he can also absorb external electricity to power himself up further. Max's main weakness is his inability to control his powers, something Spider-Man has actually tried to help him with over the years.

For all his power, Electro actually died in an experiment to regain his powers after he lost them. They were, in turn, given to Francine Frye, a former accomplice of Electro. She is now the current Electro and continues to menace Spider-Man to this day.

7 Zzzax Is A Powerful Being Made Entirely Of Living Electricity

Zzzax, the living electrical disaster, in Marvel Comics

Zzzax is a powerful electric being that was formed from an accident at a nuclear power plant. This entity has since been a deadly menace to the world, often clashing with the one and only Incredible Hulk. Zzzax is a walking natural disaster and has never been easy to tame once unleashed.

Most recently, Zzzax fought the Champions and actually killed Ms. Marvel and Viv Vision in the fray. This prompted Miles Morales to make a deal with Mephisto to undo the deaths, which caused a major schism in the team.

6 Miles Morales Is Able To Emit Massive Amounts Of Bio-Electricity

Miles Morales Spider-Man standing in front of the sky

The Ultimate Spider-Man, in addition to having many of the same powers as Peter Parker, also has two abilities completely separate from those of the Amazing Spider-Man. For one, Miles Morales is capable of turning invisible. The other power is his "venom blasts," in which Miles generates bioelectricity from his body to devastating effect.

Miles' bioelectricity has been shown to have a wide variety of effects. He can fire it like a projectile, use it to charge up his punches, short-circuit electronics, and release large bioelectric blasts that sweep a wide area around his body.

5 Magneto's Magnetic Powers Also Allow Him To Emit Electric And Electromagnetic Blasts

Magneto reaching forward

Magneto is the Master of Magnetism, a former X-Man, the former leader of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and one of the members of the Quiet Council that leads the mutant nation of Krakoa. He is a widely-revered Omega-Level mutant, and his power over magnetic fields and materials is legendary.

However, he has been shown to be able to emit electric and electromagnetic blasts that have wounded even strong foes in the past. These blasts are a powerful yet oft-forgotten part of Magneto's arsenal, but they have been incredibly useful to him over the years.

4 Spectrum Can Become And Project Energy In All Its Forms, Including Electricity

Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel Spectrum

Spectrum, aka Monica Rambeau and formerly Captain Marvel, is a longtime Avenger whose powers have changed several times over the years. At this point in time, Monica has the ability to turn into pure energy in various different forms. She can turn into pure light, which is an often-used ability in her arsenal.

However, she can also turn into pure electricity, and this has allowed her to disrupt foes such as Ghost and Moonstone in recent years. Monica is easily among the most powerful Avengers of all time, and her complete mastery over her energy form is the main reason for this.

3 Storm Is The Weather Goddess Of The X-Men Who Can Summon Lightning With Ease

X-Men Hellfire Gala Storm SWORD 1

Storm is among the most powerful and beloved X-Men to have ever been part of the team. She was once worshipped as a goddess, and that is because her mutant abilities allow her mastery over the weather.

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This means Storm can summon powerful winds, bring down driving rain, and summon bolts of lightning. This last ability is one of her most regularly-used powers, and it has allowed her to strike down many powerful foes over her career as an X-Man.

2 Beta Ray Bill Wields The Stormbreaker, Which Allows Him To Shock His Foes

Beta Ray Bill wielding Stormbreaker

Beta Ray Bill is a Korbinite alien who once found Mjolnir and found himself capable of lifting it. This granted Bill the powers of Thor, and he was even able to win the hammer in combat against Thor. However, Odin granted Bill a mystical hammer of his own after this duel--the mighty Stormbreaker.

The Stormbreaker grants Bill immense strength, flight, durability, and the ability to summon and control storms. This allows Bill to bring down massive crashes of lightning to smite whatever evil he may encounter.

1 Thor Controls The Power Of Storms And Can Strike With Lightning

Thor Odinforce feature

Thor is the Norse God of Thunder, a founding Avenger, and one of the most powerful beings in existence. This is due to his immense strength, durability, and fighting prowess, much of which comes from his Asgardian physiology. However, this is also thanks to his trusty weapon, the mighty Mjolnir, which grants Thor flight and dominion over the storms.

This allows Thor to fire off powerful blasts of lightning and summon devastating storms that bring howling wins and shattering lightning. Thor is one with the storms, and they've brought him many victories over the millennia.

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