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Who Is Coach? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Coach (Marvel): Formerly a mutant known as the Arm who lost the root of his powers in a mission. He acted as a mentor to the X-Statix, but was actually the one who pl

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Coach is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Unreaveled, with over 23 comic issue appearances. Formerly a mutant known as the Arm who lost the root of his powers in a mission. He acted as a mentor to the X-Statix, but was actually the one who plotted their deaths.

Who is Coach?

Brief History Outsiders still call him The Arm. Coach's mutant abilities were all based in his arm that was removed in a mission. The arm was larger in size than normal and displayed super-strength and was thought to have other powers as well. Coach was recruited to train and mentor the X-Force , but actually behind the scenes plotted which members would die, and actually attempted to kill the Orphan and U-Go-Girl on his own. When he attempted to kill the two mutants, he was shot and killed himself by U-Go-Girl. Creation Coach was created by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred in 2001 and first appeared in X-Force # 116.

Key facts

Coach is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Exit Wounds". The character is published by Marvel. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Coach ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Coach?

Formerly a mutant known as the Arm who lost the root of his powers in a mission. He acted as a mentor to the X-Statix, but was actually the one who plotted their deaths.

What is Coach's real name?

Coach's real identity is Unreaveled.

When did Coach first appear?

Coach first appeared in "Exit Wounds".

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