Jackhammer (comics)
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Jackhammer is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics
universe.
leader in Daredevil #121; he first appeared in Daredevil #123 (July 1975) and was created by Tony Isabella
and Bob Brown
.
The character subsequently appears in Captain America #371 (June 1990), #373-378 (July-October 1990), Guardians of the Galaxy #28-29 (September-October 1992), Captain America #412-414 (February-April 1993), Thunderbolts #24-25 (March-April 1999), and Union Jack #1-2 (November-December 2006).
when it was under the leadership of the crime lord Silvermane
. When they arranged a kidnapping of Foggy Nelson
, Daredevil
, Black Widow, and S.H.I.E.L.D.
pursued them. Jackhammer was among those who fought Daredevil and was defeated.
Jackhammer later left HYDRA and gained superhuman strength from a treatment at Power Broker
, Inc. and started a relationship with female wrestler Poundcakes
whose rebuff threatened the first date of Captain America
and Diamondback
. Anaconda
and Asp
rendered Jackhammer and Poundcake unconscious.
Dr. Karl Malus
of Power Broker, Inc. formed Power Tools with Jackhammer and other villains in their plot to capture Battlestar
and other characters when they de-powered them. He was among the villains that fought Captain America.
He left Power Tools once when there was an occasion that Doctor Octopus
recruited him to join his incarnation of the Masters of Evil
during the Infinity War
. He was among the villains that turned on Doctor Octopus causing him to take flight.
The second Crimson Cowl later recruited Jackhammer to join her incarnation of the Masters of Evil. With them, he was defeated by the Thunderbolts
.
He would participate in an attack on the Thames Tunnel, threatening many civilians inside. He was swiftly defeated by the superhero Union Jack.
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
universe.
Publication history
Jackhammer was first mentioned as a HYDRAHYDRA
HYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
leader in Daredevil #121; he first appeared in Daredevil #123 (July 1975) and was created by Tony Isabella
Tony Isabella
Tony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
and Bob Brown
Bob Brown (comics)
William Robert "Bob" Brown was an American comic book artist with an extensive career from the early 1940s through the 1970s. With writers Edmond Hamilton and Gardner Fox, Brown created the DC Comics hero Space Ranger, drawing the character's complete run from his debut in the try-out comic...
.
The character subsequently appears in Captain America #371 (June 1990), #373-378 (July-October 1990), Guardians of the Galaxy #28-29 (September-October 1992), Captain America #412-414 (February-April 1993), Thunderbolts #24-25 (March-April 1999), and Union Jack #1-2 (November-December 2006).
Fictional character biography
Jackhammer is a costumed agent/division leader of HYDRAHYDRA
HYDRA is a fictional terrorist organization in the Marvel Universe.Despite the name's capitalization per Marvel's official spelling, the name is not an acronym but rather a reference to the mythical Lernaean Hydra...
when it was under the leadership of the crime lord Silvermane
Silvermane (comics)
Silvermane is a fictional Marvel Comics character. He is a supervillain and a prominent figure in the Maggia, a fictional organized crime syndicate that is analogous to the Mafia. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 1 #73...
. When they arranged a kidnapping of Foggy Nelson
Foggy Nelson
Franklin P. "Foggy" Nelson is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, part of the supporting cast of Daredevil ; Foggy is Matt's best friend. The character was created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett....
, Daredevil
Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
, Black Widow, and S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D. is a fictional espionage and a secret military law-enforcement agency in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Strange Tales #135 , it often deals with superhuman threats....
pursued them. Jackhammer was among those who fought Daredevil and was defeated.
Jackhammer later left HYDRA and gained superhuman strength from a treatment at Power Broker
Power Broker
Power Broker is the name of two characters in Marvel Comics.Power Broker, Inc. is a fictional criminal corporation in the Marvel Universe which provides individuals with superhuman physical abilities for a price...
, Inc. and started a relationship with female wrestler Poundcakes
Poundcakes
Poundcakes is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe and former member of the female villain team, the Grapplers.-Fictional character biography:...
whose rebuff threatened the first date of Captain America
Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 , from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby...
and Diamondback
Diamondback (comics)
Diamondback is the name of four fictional characters appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310 , written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Paul Neary.-Willis Stryker:The first Diamondback was a foe of Luke Cage...
. Anaconda
Anaconda (comics)
Anaconda is a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio and first appeared in Marvel Two-in-One #64 in June 1980.-Fictional character biography:...
and Asp
Asp (comics)
The Asp is a former supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, most notably a member of the Serpent Society and BAD Girls, Inc.. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary, and first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #310....
rendered Jackhammer and Poundcake unconscious.
Dr. Karl Malus
Karl Malus
Dr. Karl Malus is a fictional mad scientist and criminal in the Marvel Universe, created by Michael Fleisher, Steve Leialoha and Jim Mooney. He first appeared in Spider-Woman # 30, in September 1980.-Fictional character biography:...
of Power Broker, Inc. formed Power Tools with Jackhammer and other villains in their plot to capture Battlestar
Battlestar (comics)
Battlestar , who was also the fifth Bucky, is a fictional character, who is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary in Captain America #323 ....
and other characters when they de-powered them. He was among the villains that fought Captain America.
He left Power Tools once when there was an occasion that Doctor Octopus
Doctor Octopus
Doctor Octopus is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics since 1963. A highly intelligent mad scientist, Doctor Octopus is one of Spider-Man's greatest foes...
recruited him to join his incarnation of the Masters of Evil
Masters of Evil
The Masters of Evil is a name for a number of fictional supervillain teams that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first version of the team appeared in The Avengers #6 , with the lineup continually changing over the years....
during the Infinity War
Infinity War
The Infinity War is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1992. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Ron Lim, Ian Laughlin, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli and Christie Scheele....
. He was among the villains that turned on Doctor Octopus causing him to take flight.
The second Crimson Cowl later recruited Jackhammer to join her incarnation of the Masters of Evil. With them, he was defeated by the Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts (comics)
The Thunderbolts are a Marvel Comics superhero team, which consists mostly of former supervillains. The group first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 , and was created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.-Publication history:...
.
He would participate in an attack on the Thames Tunnel, threatening many civilians inside. He was swiftly defeated by the superhero Union Jack.