Who Is Centennial? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Centennial is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Rutherford Princeton, with over 25 comic issue appearances. A former Canadian police officer and army veteran, Rutherford Princeton is revived from a twenty-year coma by Dr. Walter Langkowski/Sasquatch and soon joins Alpha Flight as Centennial.

Who is Centennial?

Origin Crabby old timer Rutherford Princeton served as a Canadian police officer during the 1920's. He had been sent "on loan" to Chicago to assist with Prohibition enforcement. During this time, Princeton had a romantic relationship with a woman named Amelia. Rutherford eventually returns to Canada and loses contact with her. The two later serve together as members of Alpha Flight, though Princeton is not aware that his teammate Nemesis is the same woman. Creation Centennial was created by Scott Lobdell and Clayton Henry and first appeared in Alpha Flight Vol.3 issue 1 (2004). Major Story Arcs New Alpha Flight Centennial joins the reincarnated Alpha Flight While researching veterans of the Canadian military, Dr. Walter Langkowski (aka Sasquatch) notices Princeton's unique bio-rhythmic signature.

Key facts

Centennial is of human origin and first appeared in "Astonishing X-Men". The character is published by Marvel. With 25 recorded issue appearances, Centennial ranks among the most featured characters in comics.