Who Is Riptide? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Riptide is a Image comic book character, the alter ego of Leanna Creel, with over 78 comic issue appearances. The water-controlling beauty is a member of Youngblood. Riptide was murdered by Youngblood leader Sentinel and was revealed to be the daughter of Storybook Smith.

Who is Riptide?

Publication History Concept and Creation Riptide is created by Rob Liefeld. Riptide was one of the original members of Youngblood since 1987 in Megaton Comics before he reappears in Image Comics in 1992. According to a promo, Riptide could have continued her lucrative live as a deep sea scavenger before she joined Youngblood. History Origin Riptide got her powers during an undersea accident that would have killed her if not for the mysterious Sea Witch. The story of her getting powers was a story, which had been carefully written by her father Storybook Smith many years earlier. Her father left before she was born, but she must have grown up with the story of her famous father and his book, which had been stolen. After finding out about her powers, she joined Youngblood. Originally she did it to make some quick money, but soon became an integral part of the team.

Key facts

Riptide is of human origin and first appeared in "Who's Who in Megaton Comics?". The character is published by Image. With 78 recorded issue appearances, Riptide ranks among the most featured characters in comics.