Hector the Boy Detector

Origin

A mild-mannered boy, the young Hector Alvarez was building sand castles on the beach when he uncovered an alien metal detector which allowed him to detect anything, from loose change to adventure.

Creation

Hector was created by Gerard Way and Nick Derington. He made his first appearance in Doom Patrol #9.

Major Story Arcs

The Brotherhood of Nada

Hector joins forces with Mr Nobody’s Brotherhood of Nada, seeking to destroy and restart reality.

Powers and Abilities

Hector is an average human child who possesses no known superhuman powers or abilities.

Weapons and Equipment

Hector carries a metal detector of alien origin which can be used to detect any kind of corporeal object or abstract concept. He also has a jetpack which allows him to fly.