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Who Is Corkscrew? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Corkscrew (Marvel): Corkscrew was a mutant tryout for the X-Statix team who had the ability to turn his fingertips into thin bladelike tendrils and would often whip them

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Corkscrew is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Timmy Glenn, with over 6 comic issue appearances. Corkscrew was a mutant tryout for the X-Statix team who had the ability to turn his fingertips into thin bladelike tendrils and would often whip them around in a spiral, creating a drill effect.

Who is Corkscrew?

Brief History Corkscrew tried out for the X-Statix team, and, in the tryouts, killed his opponent by drilling his fingers through his opponent's chest. Though Corkscrew was qualified, the Spike realized that Corkscrew's mutant gene had made him crazy and therefore unreliable. Doop then took Corkscrew out in the woods alone and "took care of him" by chopping him up with an axe.

Key facts

Corkscrew is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Good Omens Part One: Eddie Sawyer Saved My Life". The character is published by Marvel. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Corkscrew ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Corkscrew?

Corkscrew was a mutant tryout for the X-Statix team who had the ability to turn his fingertips into thin bladelike tendrils and would often whip them around in a spiral, creating a drill effect.

What is Corkscrew's real name?

Corkscrew's real identity is Timmy Glenn.

When did Corkscrew first appear?

Corkscrew first appeared in "Good Omens Part One: Eddie Sawyer Saved My Life".

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