Who Is Torrent? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Torrent is a Marvel comic book character, with over 3 comic issue appearances. The Godstorm in human form, existing vicariously through the Weather-maker.

Who is Torrent?

Origin Once trapped on the bottom of the sea by Thor , the Godstorm was accidentally freed by Jared Carstairs - also known as Weather-maker . Captured and jailed by the Avengers , Carstairs attempted to escape by summoning a powerful storm. What he unwittingly conjured was the Godstorm, the most powerful of all storms. Thor and Torrent battle. Since the Godstorm itself was trapped beneath the Asgardian sea-floor, it infused Carstairs with not only it's power, but it's anger and hatred of Thor. The result was Torrent, a powerful weather controlling brute. Thor soon arrives to find Torrent wreaking havoc upon New York. After an exhausting battle Thor hurls Mjolnir at the Godstorm vessel, creating a mystic vortex that carries both combatants to Asgard .

Key facts

Torrent is of god/eternal origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 3 recorded issue appearances, Torrent ranks among the most featured characters in comics.