Tank Engine
CharacterTommy S. Gordon's head and torso are not flesh at all but the front end of a steam locomotive. Tank Engine is a Mutant Quirk out of Vigilantes, and it closely mirrors another ability in the same series, Diesel Engine.
Overview
Tank Engine belongs to Tommy S. Gordon. It is classified as a Mutant Quirk of close range, and it debuted in Chapter 44 of Vigilantes.
Mechanics
The Quirk replaces the bearer's head, along with the whole of his upper body, with the front locomotive of a train that runs on steam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Tank Engine in My Hero Academia?
Tommy S. Gordon is the character known as the Tank Engine in My Hero Academia. His Quirk, Tank Engine, replaces his head and upper body with the front of a steam locomotive.
What type of Quirk is Tank Engine?
Tank Engine is a Mutant Quirk with a close range profile. It first appeared in Chapter 44 of the Vigilantes spinoff.
What does the Tank Engine Quirk do to Tommy's body?
The Tank Engine Quirk replaces Tommy S. Gordon's head and the whole of his upper body with the front locomotive of a steam powered train.
Is Tank Engine similar to any other Quirk?
Tank Engine closely resembles Diesel Engine, another Quirk that appears in the Vigilantes series.
Where did Tank Engine first appear?
Tank Engine first appeared in Chapter 44 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes. It has not been shown in the anime.
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