Ghostfreak

Ghost Freak is an Ectonurite (ectoplaying on ectoplasm) from the perpetually dark planet Anur Phaetos (phaetosplaying on phantom). Ectonurites are part of a hive mind, which is contained within the vast genetic memory of every Ectonurite. Ben first transformed into Ghostfreak in “Permanent Retirement” when he wanted to get away from his Aunt Vera. Ben’s version of Ghostfreak outwardly resembles a one-eyed ghost, the result of a second skin, while Ghostfreak’s true form is that of a wraith-like genie with an exposed, upside-down skull with a single eye for a head.

Under Ben’s control, Ghostfreak is composed of a variable-density protoplasm which allows him to become invisible and/or intangible at will. Ghostfreak can levitate freely, and he doesn’t require oxygen, allowing him to survive in a vacuum. For the short time Ben has access to the form, it has no real weaknesses to speak of, aside from Ben’s limited access to its true powers. The second skin protects him from Ghostfreak’s otherwise fatal aversion to sunlight, and also allows Ben to frighten his opponents by pulling back the skin to reveal his true form beneath.

In his true form, revealed once Ghostfreak’s personality becomes dominant, Ghostreak demonstrates a number of powers Ben himself cannot use. In addition to the standard invisibility and intangibility, Ghostfreak can render others intangible through physical contact. His intangibility also enables him to possess humans, controlling them from within. Ghostfreak also has psychic abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis, but the extent of these abilities remains unclear. His true form also has a flock of tentacles protruding from his chest, which can be used as extra appendages. In total darkness, these features become even more pronounced, and he can fire energy blasts from his chest. However, having torn off the protective skin Ben made use of, Ghostfreak is extremely photosensitive, combusting when exposed to direct sunlight over a prolonged period.

Power: Invisible, Walk Through Everything