Wrench (comics)
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Wrench is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...

. He is a member of Team America/Thunderiders.

Publication history

Wrench first appeared in Team America #2 (July 1982), and was created by Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo is an American comic-book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics, best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: the Eagle Award-winning Micronauts and the long-running Rom. An attorney, he also worked as a public defender...

 and Mike Vosburg
Mike Vosburg
Mike Vosburg is an American comic book artist primarily known for his work on the Tales from the Crypt TV series.-Biography:...

.

The character subsequently appears in Team America #3-12 (August 1982-May 1983), The New Mutants #5-6 (July-August 1983), #8 (October 1983), and The Thing #27 (September 1985).

Wrench appeared as part of the "Thunderiders" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...

#13.

Fictional character biography

Leonard Hebb was born in Willow Grove, Florida. He was a mechanic, designer, and occasional motorcyclist. With Cowboy
Cowboy (comics)
Cowboy is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He is a mutant and a member of Team America.-Publication history:Cowboy first appeared in Team America #2 , and was created by Bill Mantlo and Mike Vosburg....

, he joined the professional motorcyclist team called Team America, which was eventually known as the Thunderiders
Thunderiders
Thunderiders, originally known as Team America, is a fictional superhero/motorcycle team from the Marvel Comics. They first appeared in Captain America #269 as Team America and were created by J. M...

. He later married Georgianna Castleberry
Georgianna Castleberry
Georgianna Hebb is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She was an unofficial member of Team America/Thunderiders.-Publication history:...

.

Powers and abilities

Wrench is a mutant
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...

who shares a mental link with the four other members of the Thunderiders. The five mutants can project their collective physical skills, strength, and knowledge into another person without diminishing their own abilities in any way.
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