Who Is Torque? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Torque is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Dudley Soames, with over 52 comic issue appearances. When his head was permanently twisted 180 degrees by Blockbuster, Detective Dudley Soames took up the name 'Torque' and vowed revenge.

Who is Torque?

Origin "I can't afford some do-gooder in a mask staking out a turf here in Blüdhaven. The last thing I need is some "Captain Fabulous" turning over rocks in this town. So I say to myself "Call Dudley Soames" -- Chief Redhorne. Little is known of Dudley’s origin before he joined the Bludhaven Police Department. Once a member of the police he became a detective and rose through the ranks to being a fairly powerful member of the department, with an agenda of his own. Creation Dudley was created by Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel in Nightwing #1 in 1996. His first appearance as Torque was in issue #27. Character Evolution Over the course of his portrayal, Dudley was presented somewhat consistently, the one major difference being that when Blockbuster turned his neck around that he sought revenge on those he blamed for his condition.

Key facts

Torque is of human origin and first appeared in "Child of Justice". The character is published by DC Comics. With 52 recorded issue appearances, Torque ranks among the most featured characters in comics.