Edwin Mosley (comics)
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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
.
, wealthy canabalistic ultras who hunted overweight servicemen for sport. Edwin is a leader in his industry, having used his powers to help achieve his position. They would have continued to do so, had they not crossed paths with Alec Swan, also known as Firearm
. All the Sportmen present were killed by Swan, except for Mosley who, affected by the "Moon Madness" caused by Amber Hunt
flew off to join her. Two other members of the group survived, having been away on business.
Mosley fearing the abundance of ultra-humans, set about eliminating them. He hired the ultra-killer Rafferty
, supplying him with men and weapons. Though very successful, Rafferty died at hands of Alec Swan during a battle in a church. Swan only survives with the aid of the ultra-child Rafferty was attempting to kill.
Mosley had other schemes in motion. One pitted Aladdin
against the Lodge
, allowing him to steal the Ultra-Nullifier, a device which erases a target's memories. Mosely hires the Blood Brothers to secure it for him, but they lost it to a rogue Aladdin/Lodge Agent codenamed: Firearm
. Handed another setback, Mosley continues to plan.
James Dale Robinson
James Dale Robinson is a British writer of comic books and screenplays who is also known for his interest in vintage collectibles and memorabilia. His style is described as smart and energetic, built upon his vast knowledge of obscure continuity from the period known to fans and historians as the...
and artist Cully Hamner
Cully Hamner
Cully Hamner is an American comic book artist and writer.-Career:Since his 1992 debut on Green Lantern: Mosaic, Hamner has worked for nearly every major American comic book publisher, and is chiefly known for such titles as the aforementioned Green Lantern: Mosaic, Blue Beetle, and Red...
that appeared in the Malibu Comic's 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:...
book 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...
.
Sportsmen
Edwin Mosley was a member of the SportsmenThe Sportsmen (comic)
The Sportsmen were foes of Alec Swan, also known as Firearm. They first appeared in Firearm #1, from Malibu Comics.-Origin and Motivations:...
, wealthy canabalistic ultras who hunted overweight servicemen for sport. Edwin is a leader in his industry, having used his powers to help achieve his position. They would have continued to do so, had they not crossed paths with Alec Swan, also known as 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...
. All the Sportmen present were killed by Swan, except for Mosley who, affected by the "Moon Madness" caused by Amber Hunt
Amber Hunt
Amber Hunt is a fictional character from Malibu Comics' Exiles comic book series, created by Steve Gerber. She is a pyrokinetic super hero in the Ultraverse and was once host to the Phoenix Force.-Fictional character biography:...
flew off to join her. Two other members of the group survived, having been away on business.
Rafferty
The Sportsmen's wills postulated that upon death, their wealth would be divided among the surviving members; this came down to Mosley and two unnamed members. Mosley was not untouched by the "Moon Madness" though, and the two other surviving members died soon after, leaving all the resources to him.Mosley fearing the abundance of ultra-humans, set about eliminating them. He hired the ultra-killer Rafferty
Rafferty (comics)
Rafferty was a fictional assassin from the Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint. He was a foe of Firearm , first appearing in Firearm #12 , written by James Robinson.-Fictional biography:...
, supplying him with men and weapons. Though very successful, Rafferty died at hands of Alec Swan during a battle in a church. Swan only survives with the aid of the ultra-child Rafferty was attempting to kill.
Mosley had other schemes in motion. One pitted 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...
against 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...
, allowing him to steal the Ultra-Nullifier, a device which erases a target's memories. Mosely hires the Blood Brothers to secure it for him, but they lost it to a rogue Aladdin/Lodge Agent codenamed: Firearm
Codename: Firearm (comics)
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....
. Handed another setback, Mosley continues to plan.