R. U. Reddy

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R.U. Reddy

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Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Captain America #269 (May 1982)
Created by J. M. DeMatteis
Mike Zeck
In story information
Alter ego Winthrop Roan, Jr.
Species Human Mutant
Team affiliations Ruff Stuff rock band
Team America
Thunderiders

R. U. Reddy (Winthrop Roan Jr.) is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe who first appeared in Captain America #269 (May 1982). He is a mutant and a member of the Thunderiders. He was created by J. M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck.

[edit] Fictional character biography

Winthrop Roan, Jr. was the singer in a rock band known as Ruff Stuff. With Honcho and Wolf, he formed the professional motorcyclist team called Team America, which was eventually known as the Thunderiders.

After the events of M-Day, it is unknown whether R.U. Reddy still retains his powers.

[edit] Powers and abilities

R.U. Reddy is a mutant 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.