Tomarssuk

First Appearance: Forte #220 (original), Forte 2000 #142 (latter)

A mystical, intelligent polar bear with the ability to transform into a man, Tomarssuk wandered the wilds of Alaska and Canada for years before a chance meeting with the hero team Forte led to him entering the world of men fully and joining the famed group. With his uncomplicated, gentle nature, and his wise and optimistic world view, Tomarssuk, or “Tommy”, as he’s known to those close to him (he took the name “Tommy Rusk” for his human form), became a fast and cherished friend to all members of Forte past and present, and an invaluable asset to the team. Loved by the city of Seattle, the nation, and polar bear enthusiasts everywhere, he became one of the most popular of the many heroes that were part of the team over the years. His love for people and new experiences made membership a perfect fit for him, and after many years wandering alone, he now knew what it was like to have a family.

When the original Forte team finally began to wind down and separate, Tommy was there until the end, one of the final two. With Forte gone, he began a quest through the northern wilds to find Silvertip, a great brown mystic bear, an ancient being whom he had met during his time-travel with Forte back to the 1800s, and the two roamed and adventured together for some time. After that, Tommy found himself in Canada, where he began a romance with Vector, a heroine of Canada’s hero team, Northguard, that he had first met during his Forte days. Eventually he ended up in Anchorage, becoming the city, and state’s, official hero. More popular now than ever, Tomarssuk continues seeking new adventures and chances to help mankind, and remains ever close to his Forte family.