Who Is Tenpin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tenpin is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Alvin Healey, with over 19 comic issue appearances. Tenpin is the brother of Oddball and an original member of the Death Throws.

Who is Tenpin?

Tenpin's true identity is Alvin Healey and he would join a team of criminal jugglers called the Death Throws and help free Crossfire from police custody as he was being escorted to trial where Hawkeye and Mockingbird had been subpoenaed to testify against him. The other members of the Death Throws included his brother Oddball , Bombshell , Knicknack and Ringleader . This eccentric group of criminals threw gas bombs, hardballs, razor rings and other objects to knock out police officers and cause confusion during their attack. Crossfire was pleased that Oddball received his message and was very impressed with his new associates. Tenpin and the Death Throws decide to ransom off Crossfire because he lied about the payment he promised for the rescue operation. Hawkeye receives a message from the Death Throws stating they have Crossfire and are willing to sell or trade him. Captain America comes with Hawkeye to the abandoned railroad terminal and gives Barton his shield. Hawkeye enters the station and sees Crossfire tied to a chair in the middle of the room.

Key facts

Tenpin is of human origin and first appeared in "Volume Two: Clea To Gaea". The character is published by Marvel. With 19 recorded issue appearances, Tenpin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.