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Who Is Black Tom Cassidy? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Black Tom Cassidy (Marvel): A mutant criminal, Sean Cassidy's cousin, and the Juggernaut's former partner.

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Black Tom Cassidy is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Thomas Samuel Eamon Cassidy, with over 725 comic issue appearances. A mutant criminal, Sean Cassidy's cousin, and the Juggernaut's former partner.

Who is Black Tom Cassidy?

Origin Black Tom was born in Dublin. He is the cousin of Sean Cassidy, the Banshee , a member of the X-Men . He was also once the only friend of the Juggernaut . He has a rivalry with Sean, mainly because Sean won both Cassidy Keep and the family fortune from Tom in a game of dice. They were also rivals for a woman named Maeve Rourke, whom Sean married. While Sean was away, working for INTERPOL, Maeve gave birth to their daughter, Theresa. Not much later, Maeve died in an IRA bombing. With no means to contact Sean, Tom took care of Theresa.

Key facts

Black Tom Cassidy is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Deathstar, Rising!". The character is published by Marvel. With 725 recorded issue appearances, Black Tom Cassidy ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Black Tom Cassidy?

A mutant criminal, Sean Cassidy's cousin, and the Juggernaut's former partner.

What is Black Tom Cassidy's real name?

Black Tom Cassidy's real identity is Thomas Samuel Eamon Cassidy.

When did Black Tom Cassidy first appear?

Black Tom Cassidy first appeared in "Deathstar, Rising!".

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