Who Is Red Wolf? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Red Wolf is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of William Talltrees, with over 175 comic issue appearances. Originally, the modern bearer of spiritual mantle of the Cheyenne people handed down by the god Owayodatta to champions of peace and avengers of justice. Since Secret Wars, he has been redesigned as a Battleworld denizen who traveled to present day Earth-616

Who is Red Wolf?

Origin William Talltrees was born in modern day Wolf Point, Montana . He was the son of Thomas Talltrees, a Cheyenne tribal leader, and grew up hearing tales of the legendary Red Wolf. William was bullied into selling his property to corrupt businessman Cornelius Van Lunt whose henchmen later killed William's family. William swore vengeance, finding and donning the ceremonial garb of Red Wolf. Owayodata visited him and empowered him with the spirit of Red Wolf. The new Red Wolf found a wolf cub whom he named Lobo and trained to be his companion. Following Van Lunt back to New York , he was able to avenge his family with the help of the Avengers . Creation Red Wolf was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema and first appeared in The Avengers issue 80 (1970).

Key facts

Red Wolf is of human origin and first appeared in "The Coming Of Red Wolf!". The character is published by Marvel. With 175 recorded issue appearances, Red Wolf ranks among the most featured characters in comics.