Torch

Torch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is affiliated with Cobra as one of the Dreadnoks and debuted in 1985. He is often seen working closely with Ripper and Buzzer.

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His real name is Tom Winken. Torch was born in Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia.

Torch was remanded to Borstal at age fourteen, but escaped and went to sea in theMerchant Marine, where he learned the use of the cutting torch. He later rode with the Melbourne Maulers motorcycle club. Torch is an illiterate, unrepentant thug with a penchant for violence matched only by the utter depth of his stupidity. He uses his oxy-acetylinetorch for remodeling cars and the occasional safe-cracking. He is also known to scavenge the swamps for fun and profit.[1]