Grappler (comics)

Grappler is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Grappler
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceShe-Hulk #18 (Jul 1981)[1]
Created byDavid Anthony Kraft and Michael Vosburgh
In-story information
Alter egoUnrevealed
Specieshuman

Publication history

The Grappler first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #18 (July 1981), and was created by David Anthony Kraft and Mike Vosburg.

Fictional character biography

The Grappler became a master of leverage, both in a physical and financial sense, when advised to study leverage as a youth. His attempt to put leverage to criminal use by stealing an armored car filled with gold was halted by She-Hulk. [2]

Later, the Grappler tries to steal coutroom files in order to gain blackmail material. He again confronts She-Hulk. In an attempt to escape, he almost kills her father. The She-Hulk creates a shockwave that stops and stuns him. [3]

The Grappler is approached by the villain Firebrand to meet at the "Bar With No Name" to discuss the Scourge of the Underworld, a person who has been killing villains. The Grappler joins with several other villains at the facility. However, the bartender is the Scourge, who kills everyone. [4]

Equipment

The Grappler carried a flexible steel rod used as a battle staff, the blunt end of which contained a coil of cable which could be used to entangle an opponent or serve as a cable to be reeled in. He also used a radio-controlled plane for transportation.

References
  1. Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 146-147. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
  2. Savage She-Hulk #18 (July 1981)
  3. "She Hulk" Vol1 #3 (flashback)
  4. Captain America #319 (July 1986)
  • Grappler at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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