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Bedbug (comics)
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Bedbug, the "single father superhero" is a fictional
comic book
superhero
created by artist/writer Scott Rogers. The character made his first appearance
in Shooting Star Comics Anthology #1 (Summer 2001). Bedbug's secret identity
is Buddy Sprang, a wealthy inventor who made his fortune creating and selling one of the first internet search engine. As a boy, he is crippled after playing superhero and loses the use of his legs. With the aid of his brother, Terry, Buddy creates a pair of "Jumpin' Boots" that allows him not only to walk but to leap great heights. Now independently wealthy, Buddy is able to create the gear to enable him to pursue his childhood dream of super-heroics. Bedbug operates in Silicon City, where he lives with his brother Terry and his young daughter Elvira, and fights an assortment of costumed villains. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers
; he makes use of intellect, science and technology, wealth, and perseverance in his superhero career.
Bedbug also wears a utility belt which houses the following items: exploding pellets, sleeping gas pellets, a "bug-light" flashlight, a silken cord, and snacks.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
superhero
Superhero
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created by artist/writer Scott Rogers. The character made his first appearance
First appearance
In comic books and other stories with a long history, first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a fictional character.-Monetary value of first appearance issues:...
in Shooting Star Comics Anthology #1 (Summer 2001). Bedbug's secret identity
Secret identity
A secret identity is an element of fiction wherein a character develops a separate persona , while keeping their true identity hidden. The character also may wear a disguise...
is Buddy Sprang, a wealthy inventor who made his fortune creating and selling one of the first internet search engine. As a boy, he is crippled after playing superhero and loses the use of his legs. With the aid of his brother, Terry, Buddy creates a pair of "Jumpin' Boots" that allows him not only to walk but to leap great heights. Now independently wealthy, Buddy is able to create the gear to enable him to pursue his childhood dream of super-heroics. Bedbug operates in Silicon City, where he lives with his brother Terry and his young daughter Elvira, and fights an assortment of costumed villains. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers
Superpower (ability)
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; he makes use of intellect, science and technology, wealth, and perseverance in his superhero career.
Costume
Bedbug's costume resembles a large bug. His over-sized Jumpin' Boots allow him not only to walk, but to jump great heights, absorb great shocks and kick with increased strength. His wrist gauntlets house a swingline and Bug-Bite blasters. His helmet has large goggles and two antennea. He also wears a utility belt to carry a variety of items.Equipment
Bedbug utilizes several gadgets, many of which are part of his costume. His "Jumpin' Boots" allow him to leap over an eighth of a mile and a cushion the impact of a moving car. His "Bug-Bite" blasters can incapacitate a foe with an electrical jolt and his antennea on his helmet house a police scanner, cell phone and GPS device.Bedbug also wears a utility belt which houses the following items: exploding pellets, sleeping gas pellets, a "bug-light" flashlight, a silken cord, and snacks.