Who Is Turner D. Century? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Turner D. Century is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Clifford F. Michaels, with over 30 comic issue appearances. Disgusted by the vulgarity of modern society, Turner D. Century tried to return humanity back to the more innocent times he adored. His campaign was halted by numerous heroes including Spider Woman, Spider Man and Dominic Fortune. He would be killed by the Scourge of the Underworld.

Who is Turner D. Century?

Origin Turner D. Century on his flying bicycle. Turner D Century true identity is Clifford F. Michaels who was the son of a millionaire's chauffeur. His father's employer was Morgan MacNeil Hardy who was responsible for rebuilding San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Morgan was disturbed by the degeneration of manners in the subsequent decades and retreated with Clifford after his father had past away. Morgan took Clifford and raised him as a surrogate son and taught him to idealize the earlier times. Turner D Century would appear in San Francisco, preaching about the virtues of the good old days.

Key facts

Turner D. Century is of human origin and first appeared in "Yesterday's Villain!". The character is published by Marvel. With 30 recorded issue appearances, Turner D. Century ranks among the most featured characters in comics.