Who Is Roughouse? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Roughouse is a Marvel comic book character, with over 94 comic issue appearances. Invulnerable enemy of Wolverine.

Who is Roughouse?

Little is known of Roughouse past beyond the fact that he is descended from the race of trolls that inhabit the dimension of Asgard , the mythical home of the Asgardian Gods . In Wolverine vol. 2, #6, Roughouse provides the first clue to his origin by uttering the phrase, " Ymir's icy breath." This is a reference to the giant Ymir , said to be the father of the race of beings known as the Frost Giants , the primary enemies of the Asgardian Gods. Creation Roughouse was created by Chris Claremont and John Buscema in 1989 and first appeared in Wolverine # 4. Character Evolution It is unknown why Roughouse renews his partnership with Bloodscream, but as Bloodscream becomes increasingly cannibalistic it is unlikely Roughouse would have stayed with him as Roughouse, while a villain, still had some sense of honor and valued human life. Sure enough, when next Wolverine encounters Bloodscream, Roughouse is no longer with him, but is instead replaced by the cannibalistic imbecile, Vermin . Story Arcs Madripoor Nights For more Information see: Wolverine Epic Collection: Madripoor Nights Roughouse has come to the island nation of Madripoor along with his partner, the "pseudo-vampire" Bloodscre.

Key facts

Roughouse is of human origin and first appeared in "Bloodsport". The character is published by Marvel. With 94 recorded issue appearances, Roughouse ranks among the most featured characters in comics.