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Who Is Tower? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tower (Marvel): The size altering mutant known as Tower for the most part was a mercenary for hire, which led him to join the Alliance of Evil. He was later killed by

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Tower is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Edward Pasternak, with over 77 comic issue appearances. The size altering mutant known as Tower for the most part was a mercenary for hire, which led him to join the Alliance of Evil. He was later killed by the X-Cutioner.

Who is Tower?

History Origin Tower's past is mostly unknown. It has been revealed that he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. In his career as a mercenary, Tower was been hired by Dr Carl Maddicks to kidnap the Beast for him. Tower used his size-altering powers to sneak into the apartment of Beast's girlfriend Vera Gantor. When Tower grew in size, he destroyed her apartment and took the Beast with him. X-Factor later encountered Tower again when he was a part of Apocalypse's team, the Alliance of Evil . Death Tower stated that he was against the Mutant Registration Act , and would willing act out against it. After his time as a member of the Alliance of Evil ended he would struck out on his own.

Key facts

Tower is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Bless the Beasts and Children". The character is published by Marvel. With 77 recorded issue appearances, Tower ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tower?

The size altering mutant known as Tower for the most part was a mercenary for hire, which led him to join the Alliance of Evil. He was later killed by the X-Cutioner.

What is Tower's real name?

Tower's real identity is Edward Pasternak.

When did Tower first appear?

Tower first appeared in "Bless the Beasts and Children".

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