Knickknack (comics)
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Knickknack is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics
universe. He first appeared in Captain America
#317 (1986) and was created by Mark Gruenwald
and Paul Neary
.
#317 (May 1986), Avengers Spotlight #23-25 (October-November 1989), Captain America #411-414 (1993), Union Jack
Vol.2 #2 (December 2006), Avengers: The Initiative
#27 (2009) and Dark Reign: The Hood #1 (2009).
Knickknack also appears as part of the Death-Throws entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#3 (1985) and Dark Reign Files #1 (2009).
. He later became a circus performer and juggler. Grossman then went to become a juggling supervillain known as the Knickknack and a member of the supervillain team, the Death-Throws
.
Knickknack was hired along with the Death-Throws by Crossfire
to help him escape from prison. The Death-Throws complete their mission, but decide to hold Crossfire hostage instead. The group are defeated and arrested by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Captain America
. Later, Knickknack and the rest of the Death-Throws, along with various other supervillains, attempt to claim the bounty put on Hawkeye's right arm by Crossfire. However, all of the supervillains looking to claim the bounty are defeated by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Trick Shot
.
Later, Knickknack and the Death-Throws are hired by R.A.I.D to take part in a terrorist attack on London
. They attack civilians from the top of Tower Bridge
, but soon come into battle with Union Jack
and Sabra
.
Knickknack appears as a member of Hood
's crime syndicate.
In flashback, Knickknack appears alongside Ringleader as he turns down Johnny Guitar and Doctor Sax for membership into the Death-Throws on the basis that the two music-themed supervillains couldn't juggle.
Due to his short stature and stocky physique, Knickknack has difficulty utilizing certain facilities designed for average-sized adults.
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. He first appeared in 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...
#317 (1986) and was created by Mark Gruenwald
Mark Gruenwald
Mark E. Gruenwald was an American comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity...
and Paul Neary
Paul Neary
Paul Neary is a British comic book artist, writer and editor.His first work was for Warren Publishing in the 1970s before working with Dez Skinn at Marvel UK as well as work for 2000 AD...
.
Publication history
Knickknack appeared Captain AmericaCaptain 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...
#317 (May 1986), Avengers Spotlight #23-25 (October-November 1989), Captain America #411-414 (1993), Union Jack
Union Jack (Joseph Chapman)
Union Jack is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe and the third person to take on the role of Union Jack...
Vol.2 #2 (December 2006), Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series from Marvel Comics. Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage with artwork initially by Stefano Caselli, Steve Uy and Harvey Tolibao, the series dealt with the aftermath of Marvel's Civil War crossover Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series...
#27 (2009) and Dark Reign: The Hood #1 (2009).
Knickknack also appears as part of the Death-Throws entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#3 (1985) and Dark Reign Files #1 (2009).
Fictional character biography
Nicholas "Nick" Grossman was born in Secaucus, New JerseySecaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 16,264. Located within the New Jersey Meadowlands, it is the most suburban of the county's municipalities, though large parts of the town are dedicated to light manufacturing, retail, and...
. He later became a circus performer and juggler. Grossman then went to become a juggling supervillain known as the Knickknack and a member of the supervillain team, the Death-Throws
Death-Throws
The Death-Throws are a fictional team of supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. They first appeared in Captain America #317 and were created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary. Introduced as enemies of Hawkeye, the Death-Throws consists primarily of jugglers who each use various juggling props...
.
Knickknack was hired along with the Death-Throws by Crossfire
Crossfire (comics)
Crossfire is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Steven Grant and artist Jim Craig in Marvel Two-in-One #52...
to help him escape from prison. The Death-Throws complete their mission, but decide to hold Crossfire hostage instead. The group are defeated and arrested by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and 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...
. Later, Knickknack and the rest of the Death-Throws, along with various other supervillains, attempt to claim the bounty put on Hawkeye's right arm by Crossfire. However, all of the supervillains looking to claim the bounty are defeated by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Trick Shot
Trick Shot (comics)
Trick Shot is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Solo Avengers #1 and was created by Tom DeFalco and Mark Bright...
.
Later, Knickknack and the Death-Throws are hired by R.A.I.D to take part in a terrorist attack on London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. They attack civilians from the top of Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name...
, but soon come into battle with Union Jack
Union Jack (Joseph Chapman)
Union Jack is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe and the third person to take on the role of Union Jack...
and Sabra
Sabra (comics)
Sabra is the alias of Ruth Bat-Seraph, a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:...
.
Knickknack appears as a member of Hood
Hood (comics)
The Hood is a fictional character, a supervillain, and a crime boss in the . Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell, the character first appeared in The Hood #1 .-Publication history:...
's crime syndicate.
In flashback, Knickknack appears alongside Ringleader as he turns down Johnny Guitar and Doctor Sax for membership into the Death-Throws on the basis that the two music-themed supervillains couldn't juggle.
Powers and abilities
Knickknack is an expert juggler. He juggles with a range of bladed weapons of different shapes and sizes. Knickknack generally carries a hunting knife, a meat cleaver, a small hatchet, a hacksaw, and a dagger, attached to his belt. He often wields other bladed weapons, and chainsaws, and uses a small briefcase for carrying his juggling implements. Knickknack also has an extensive knowledge in judo, karate, and street-fighting.Due to his short stature and stocky physique, Knickknack has difficulty utilizing certain facilities designed for average-sized adults.