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Codename: Firearm (comics)
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Codename: Firearm was a six-issue limited series
by Malibu Comics
for its Ultraverse
line and was published in 1995
. It was written by David Quinn, with art by Gabriel Gecko.
The series was about an English sleeper agent for the Lodge
named James Hitch, who was given a second personality, Peter Cordova, to aid in his cover. Alec Swan, the original Firearm
, appeared as a backup story.
sniper, James Hitch became Peter Lopez when his personality was submerged as part of Operation: Burial. A mole in Aladdin
, Hitch was to "sleep" until activated. While he "slept", Lopez fell in love with Marilu, whom he married and had a son with, PJ.
The systematic assassination of several Lodge agents prompted the Lodge Inner Circle to activate Hitch, who was to determine if Aladdin was responsible. Entering Aladdin's Nevada facility, Hitch was discovered downloading files from Aladdin's mainframe. Killing serval agents to make his escape, Hitch caught a glimpse of a tape of himself as Lopez. The conflicting memories overloaded his brain, rendering him unconscious.
When he awoke as Lopez, he found himself branded a traitor by his superiors. When the Blood Brothers, ultra mercenaries, attacked the facility to rescue their brother, whom Lopez had captured eaerlier, Lopez escaped with his Marilu, and swore to find out what had happened.
The truth of the matter was that Edwin Mosley
ordered the assassinations to start a war between the two agencies, allowing him to obtain the Ultra-Nulifier, a device which erased the memories of those affected by it. Using plans obtained by the Blood Brothers, Mosley was able to create only one Nulifier before the plans were erased.
Tracking down Lopez, the Blood Brothers intended to use the Nulifier on him. Unfortunately, the faced Hitch instead, who turned the Nullifier on them instead. Hitch then hid the device.
Travelling to England, Lopez and Marilu intended to discover what had happened, and found themselves trapped in Lodge Headquarters as Aladdin attacked in retaliation for Hitch's assault. Switching back to Hitch, he and Marilu narrowly escaped before Aladdin captured the Inner Circle.
Hitch realized that as long as he existed, his family would never be safe from either agency. To ensure no further reprisals from the Lodge, Hitch had them submerge his personality, making him permanently Peter Lopez.
Safe from the Lodge, Lopez and his family were now on the run from Aladdin.
Hitch/Lopez is an excellent hand to hand combatant, but the personality of James Hitch remains calmer under pressure. A marksman, Hitch studied projectile weapons and made undetectable fiberglass weapons.
The warsuit that Hitch used provided similar protection and targeting devices. It possessed stealth capability, cloaking Hitch, but interfering with his targeting computer.
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
by Malibu Comics
Malibu Comics
Malibu Comics was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles. The company's headquarters was in Calabasas, California. Malibu imprints included Aircel Comics and Eternity Comics...
for its Ultraverse
Ultraverse
The Ultraverse was the name given to a comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics. The Ultraverse was a shared universe in which a variety of characters — known within the comics as "Ultras" — acquired super-human abilities.-History:...
line and was published in 1995
1995 in comics
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. It was written by David Quinn, with art by Gabriel Gecko.
The series was about an English sleeper agent for the Lodge
The Lodge (comics)
The Lodge was a fictional government organization from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint.Created by Basil Wentworth towards the end of World War II, the Lodge's purpose was to prepare for the Cold War that was destined to come about...
named James Hitch, who was given a second personality, Peter Cordova, to aid in his cover. Alec Swan, the original Firearm
Firearm (comics)
Firearm was a comic book series created by writer James Dale Robinson and artists Howard Chaykin and Cully Hamner for Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint, which lasted 18 issues, with an additional 0 issue. The 0 issue included a 35-minute Firearm movie, on VHS...
, appeared as a backup story.
Plot
A LodgeThe Lodge (comics)
The Lodge was a fictional government organization from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint.Created by Basil Wentworth towards the end of World War II, the Lodge's purpose was to prepare for the Cold War that was destined to come about...
sniper, James Hitch became Peter Lopez when his personality was submerged as part of Operation: Burial. A mole in Aladdin
Aladdin (comics)
Aladdin was a fictional government organization from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint.- Overview :Aladdin was a U.S. government agency apparently founded sometime in the 1960s to deal with the growing number of Ultras in their world. 1n 1970, their scientific division, using a synthesis of...
, Hitch was to "sleep" until activated. While he "slept", Lopez fell in love with Marilu, whom he married and had a son with, PJ.
The systematic assassination of several Lodge agents prompted the Lodge Inner Circle to activate Hitch, who was to determine if Aladdin was responsible. Entering Aladdin's Nevada facility, Hitch was discovered downloading files from Aladdin's mainframe. Killing serval agents to make his escape, Hitch caught a glimpse of a tape of himself as Lopez. The conflicting memories overloaded his brain, rendering him unconscious.
When he awoke as Lopez, he found himself branded a traitor by his superiors. When the Blood Brothers, ultra mercenaries, attacked the facility to rescue their brother, whom Lopez had captured eaerlier, Lopez escaped with his Marilu, and swore to find out what had happened.
The truth of the matter was that Edwin Mosley
Edwin Mosley (comics)
Edwin Mosley is a comic book villain created by writer James Dale Robinson and artist Cully Hamner that appeared in the Malibu Comic's Ultraverse book Firearm.-Sportsmen:...
ordered the assassinations to start a war between the two agencies, allowing him to obtain the Ultra-Nulifier, a device which erased the memories of those affected by it. Using plans obtained by the Blood Brothers, Mosley was able to create only one Nulifier before the plans were erased.
Tracking down Lopez, the Blood Brothers intended to use the Nulifier on him. Unfortunately, the faced Hitch instead, who turned the Nullifier on them instead. Hitch then hid the device.
Travelling to England, Lopez and Marilu intended to discover what had happened, and found themselves trapped in Lodge Headquarters as Aladdin attacked in retaliation for Hitch's assault. Switching back to Hitch, he and Marilu narrowly escaped before Aladdin captured the Inner Circle.
Hitch realized that as long as he existed, his family would never be safe from either agency. To ensure no further reprisals from the Lodge, Hitch had them submerge his personality, making him permanently Peter Lopez.
Safe from the Lodge, Lopez and his family were now on the run from Aladdin.
Powers and Abilities
Hitch/Lopez cab project flames from his hands which can burn through steel. Both personalities can use this ability, but it only appears during times of stress.Hitch/Lopez is an excellent hand to hand combatant, but the personality of James Hitch remains calmer under pressure. A marksman, Hitch studied projectile weapons and made undetectable fiberglass weapons.
Equipment
Lopez used a battlesuit equipped with a targeting visor, communications, and high-tensil armor. It also contained bugging devices and miniature laser technology.The warsuit that Hitch used provided similar protection and targeting devices. It possessed stealth capability, cloaking Hitch, but interfering with his targeting computer.