He eventually ended up falling asleep on the job, unable to save himself from a laboratory accident that would change his life.

[volume & issue needed] Finally, he opted to simply hypnotize the man into confessing his crimes to the police.

[volume & issue needed] Will o' the Wisp later took control of Killer Shrike's battle-suit and kidnapped Dr. Marla Madison, who restored him to his corporeal form.

[6] Will o' the Wisp later forced his former partner, James Melvin, to expose the Brand Corporation's illicit activities to the news media.

[9] Years later, Will o' the Wisp would show up in league with the Scarecrow and later the Molten Man as part of the Chameleon's plot to get revenge on Peter Parker after unmasking during Civil War.

"[13] As a result of exposure to Jackson Arvad and James Melvin's "magno-chamber", Will-O'-The-Wisp has the ability to control the electromagnetic particles that make up his body.