Who Is Licorice Calhoun? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Licorice Calhoun is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Joseph Calhoun, with over 5 comic issue appearances. Joseph Licorice Calhoun was a mutant who lived during 1900's

Who is Licorice Calhoun?

Creation Licorice was created by John Byrne and made his debut in Fantastice Four #291. History Joseph Calhoun was a mutant born in the early 20th century, who eventually became a clarinet player in "Sweet Tommy Connor's" Jazz band. His boss learning of his special ability attempted to use it for financial gains, but his threat of violence had the unfortunate effect of causing the stable housing the horse to burn down. In retaliation Mr. Connor sends a group of enforces after him, who run him down placing him in a coma for the next 50 years. Eventually however S.H.I.E.L.D. takes custody of the mutant Licorice after finding him in a charity ward and after 50 years he finally begins to awaken from his comas. He then begins altering reality as he begins dreaming, reliving his memories until She-Hulk saves him from the enforcers and he is brought alongside her, Human Torch and Invisible Woman in their quest to stop Nick Fury from kill Adolf Hitler.

Key facts

Licorice Calhoun is of mutant origin and first appeared in "The Times They are a' Changing!". The character is published by Marvel. With 5 recorded issue appearances, Licorice Calhoun ranks among the most featured characters in comics.