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Who Is Torque? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Torque (Marvel): Torque is a member of the X-People of the MC2 universe also known as Earth-982.

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Torque is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Cosmo Pluto, with over 11 comic issue appearances. Torque is a member of the X-People of the MC2 universe also known as Earth-982.

Who is Torque?

Story Moody, arrogant teen with superhuman speed and reflexes. He can spin so fast that he creates a miniature tornado around himself. He was tricked by Enthralla into fighting J2 before seeing the truth and helping him and the rest of the X-People defeat Enthralla. He has tried to match fighting styles with both Wild Thing and the Beast but has been able to fight either one of them. During the final battle between Seth and Spider-Girl , he was among several heroes to defeat the God of death during the final battle. Torque was also one of several heroes trying to fight off Galactus during his invasion of Earth. Powers Torque has the mutant power to travel at Hyper-Speed levels. These speeds are reached by torquing his body and creating cyclones around his body.

Key facts

Torque is of human origin and first appeared in "Call the Kid... J2; Decisions, Decisions; Rocked by Rollerblast". The character is published by Marvel. With 11 recorded issue appearances, Torque ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Torque?

Torque is a member of the X-People of the MC2 universe also known as Earth-982.

What is Torque's real name?

Torque's real identity is Cosmo Pluto.

When did Torque first appear?

Torque first appeared in "Call the Kid... J2; Decisions, Decisions; Rocked by Rollerblast".

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