Who Is Turk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Turk is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Turk Barrett, with over 180 comic issue appearances. A delusional low-level thug who has fought Daredevil many times.

Who is Turk?

Major Story Arcs Turk Barrett was a small-time crook who has been associated with Eric Slaughter , Kingpin , and the Thunderbolts, a radical African-American gang who clashed with Daredevil and Black Panther and had ties to Zodiac . Turk Barrett as Mauler. Barrett once stole the Mauler armor in a failed attempt to confront Daredevil. He later managed to steal the Stilt-Man armor and offered his services to the Kingpin. Fisk contended that he did not employ idiots and turned him down. The original creator of the Stilt-Man armor, Wilbur Day, contacted Daredevil with information on how to defeat Barret. Turk Barrett spent much of his time at Josie's Bar with his friend Grotto who often reluctantly participates in Turk's schemes. Turk once mugged a "Santa" at Christmas and intended to use the costume to swindle donations from others.

Key facts

Turk is of human origin and first appeared in "A Life On The Line". The character is published by Marvel. With 180 recorded issue appearances, Turk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.