Offline
The Great and Powerful Turtle
Aliases: None
Occupation: Superhero
Identity: Secret
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States
Place of Birth: Unknown
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: None
Group Affiliation: None
Base of Operations: Empire City
First Appearance: Wild Cards #1 (1987)
History: The Great and Powerful Turtle is a superhero with the ability to generate an impenetrable force field around himself, which allows him to fly and become nearly invulnerable. He was among the first "Aces" to appear after an alien virus was released over New York City in 1946, granting extraordinary powers to a small percentage of those infected.
The Great and Powerful Turtle initially worked as a vigilante in Empire City, but later became part of the larger Wild Cards network of superheroes. Despite his formidable abilities, the Turtle is often mocked for his overweight appearance and lack of physical prowess outside of his force field.
Despite his struggles with public perception, the Turtle has proven himself a valuable asset in the fight against various villains and threats to humanity. He has also taken on proteges over the years, including the young superhero Wraith.
Powers and Abilities: The Great and Powerful Turtle possesses the ability to generate an impenetrable force field around himself, which allows him to fly and become nearly invulnerable. He can control the size and shape of the force field, and can use it to protect others as well. His force field also protects him from harm caused by his own high-speed flight, which can reach up to Mach 2.
Weaknesses: The Turtle's force field requires him to concentrate and focus his willpower to maintain. If he loses focus or is distracted, the force field will dissipate and he will be vulnerable to attack. He is also overweight and physically weak outside of his force field, making him an easy target for physical attacks when caught off guard.