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Slipknot (comics)
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Slipknot is a fictional supervillain
published by DC Comics
. His first appearance is in Fury of Firestorm #28.
Weiss is sent by the 2000 Committee, under the command of Henry Hewitt, to kill Firestorm. The villain Multiplex kidnap Lorraine Reilly, AKA Firehawk. Firestorm defeats Slipknot and rescues Lorraine.
Slipknot would later join with other villains, such as Multiplex, who all attack Firestorm. This leaves Slipknot in police custody.
. They are a varied team, all serving the government for their own reasons. Many members are criminals, who are promised a reduced sentence if they survive their missions.
Slipknot is taken along when the threat of the Manhunters arises on earth during the Millennium
crisis. A stronghold of Manhunter robots is discovered deep in American swamplands not far from the Suicide Squad's own base located in the Belle Reve prison. Slipknot and the Squad, including members such as Bronze Tiger
, Rick Flagg, and Captain Boomerang
are sent in to escort the "Baby Huey" (a car-bomb laced with an experimental high yield explosive) on a search and destroy mission. Slipknot discusses the 'arm band bombs' with Captain Boomerang. These deterrent devices are placed on the less trustworthy members and are set to explode if the person goes too far out of range. Captain Boomerang states that he believes the bombs are fake. This is enough for Slipknot. When he discovers his talent for strangling is useless against robots he makes a run for it into the swamp. The device begins beeping and flashing an alarm but Slipknot ignores the warning and once he gets out of range, his right arm is blown off. Boomerang, who had not been sure of the bomb's reality himself, thinks 'better you than me'. Following the success of the mission, in which the Manhunter base is destroyed and the Squad's medic Karin Grace is sacrificed, Slipknot is found, weakened and bleeding but still alive, by Duchess (Lashina
in disguise).
religion, and the practice of hissing while he talks. He is labeled as the initial suspect of making the attempt on Jean Loring
, after Superman
finds out that the knots used on the rope were the ones which used to be Slipknot's trademark (a fact remarked by Oracle
). Green Arrow
, then, decided to check it for himself, bringing Wonder Woman
along, seeing as her Lasso of Truth would enable him to confess if he was really the perpetrator, but as it turns out, he knew nothing of the schemes of the mysterious criminal (which was later found to be Jean Loring herself).
, it is revealed that Slipknot was captured by OMAC
s, who have scheduled him and dozens of other supervillains for execution. He escapes when Robin
defeats the OMACs, but is quickly captured again and put into U.S. Army custody.
v2 #20, but does not appear in the comic's interior.
He appears again in the 2009 mini-series Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink fighting the new Tattooed Man
, Mark Richards, in league with fellow mercenary Cannon
. His right arm, missing from his ill-fated mission with the Suicide Squad, was replaced with a bionic appendage, but the replacement limb was badly damaged while fighting the Tattooed Man. In retaliation, Slipknot killed Richards' son. In order to gain the Tattooed Man's loyalty to the new villainous version of the Titans, Deathstroke captures Slipknot for the Tattooed man to kill. The Tattooed Man is able to kill Slipknot after a brutal fight by beheading him with a wire.
event, Slipknot is imprisoned in military Doom prison. During the prison break, a corrections officer Amazo
breaks Slipknot's arm wrist.
foe The Roper and Hawkman
villain Lasso.
Supervillain
A supervillain or supervillainess is a variant of the villain character type, commonly found in comic books, action movies and science fiction in various media.They are sometimes used as foils to superheroes and other fictional heroes...
published by DC Comics
DC Comics
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. His first appearance is in Fury of Firestorm #28.
Fictional character biography
Slipknot's real name is Christopher Weiss. He works for a chemical company in the Southern United States, where he develops his formula for the durable ropes he would later use.Weiss is sent by the 2000 Committee, under the command of Henry Hewitt, to kill Firestorm. The villain Multiplex kidnap Lorraine Reilly, AKA Firehawk. Firestorm defeats Slipknot and rescues Lorraine.
Slipknot would later join with other villains, such as Multiplex, who all attack Firestorm. This leaves Slipknot in police custody.
Suicide Squad
Slipknot comes under the attention of the Suicide SquadSuicide Squad
The Suicide Squad, also known as Task Force X , is a name for two fictional organizations in the DC Comics Universe. The first version debuted in The Brave and the Bold #25 , and the second in Legends #3...
. They are a varied team, all serving the government for their own reasons. Many members are criminals, who are promised a reduced sentence if they survive their missions.
Slipknot is taken along when the threat of the Manhunters arises on earth during the Millennium
Millennium (comics)
"Millennium" was a comic book crossover story line that ran through an eight-issue, self-titled, limited series and various other titles cover dated January and February 1988 by DC Comics. The limited series was published weekly, which was a departure for an American series...
crisis. A stronghold of Manhunter robots is discovered deep in American swamplands not far from the Suicide Squad's own base located in the Belle Reve prison. Slipknot and the Squad, including members such as Bronze Tiger
Bronze Tiger
Bronze Tiger is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Universe. He is a martial artist who first appeared in Dragon's Fists, a novel by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry, starring Richard Dragon. His first DC Comics appearance was in Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter.-Early years:Ben Turner comes...
, Rick Flagg, and Captain Boomerang
Captain Boomerang
Captain Boomerang is a fictional character in the . A supervillain traditionally portrayed as an enemy of the Flash...
are sent in to escort the "Baby Huey" (a car-bomb laced with an experimental high yield explosive) on a search and destroy mission. Slipknot discusses the 'arm band bombs' with Captain Boomerang. These deterrent devices are placed on the less trustworthy members and are set to explode if the person goes too far out of range. Captain Boomerang states that he believes the bombs are fake. This is enough for Slipknot. When he discovers his talent for strangling is useless against robots he makes a run for it into the swamp. The device begins beeping and flashing an alarm but Slipknot ignores the warning and once he gets out of range, his right arm is blown off. Boomerang, who had not been sure of the bomb's reality himself, thinks 'better you than me'. Following the success of the mission, in which the Manhunter base is destroyed and the Squad's medic Karin Grace is sacrificed, Slipknot is found, weakened and bleeding but still alive, by Duchess (Lashina
Lashina
Lashina is a fictional character, and extraterrestrial warrior woman published by DC Comics. Created by Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Mister Miracle vol. 1 #6 .-Fictional character biography:...
in disguise).
Identity Crisis
Slipknot is later in prison in the Identity Crisis series, having taken up the KobraKobra (comics)
Kobra is the name used by two fictional supervillains published by DC Comics. The Jeffrey Burr Kobra first appeared in Kobra #1 , and was created by Martin Pasko, Steve Sherman, Jack Kirby, and Pablo Marcos...
religion, and the practice of hissing while he talks. He is labeled as the initial suspect of making the attempt on Jean Loring
Jean Loring
Jean Loring is a fictional character in comic books published by DC Comics, formerly associated with superhero the Atom for whom she was a supporting character and primary love interest. She first appeared in Showcase #34 , created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane...
, after Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
finds out that the knots used on the rope were the ones which used to be Slipknot's trademark (a fact remarked by Oracle
Oracle (comics)
Oracle, in comics, may refer to:*Oracle, an alias used by DC Comics character Barbara Gordon*Oracle. the original alias of the DC Comics character who would be reimagined as Aurakles...
). Green Arrow
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His secret identity is Oliver Queen, billionaire and former mayor of fictional Star City...
, then, decided to check it for himself, bringing Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
along, seeing as her Lasso of Truth would enable him to confess if he was really the perpetrator, but as it turns out, he knew nothing of the schemes of the mysterious criminal (which was later found to be Jean Loring herself).
Infinite Crisis
During Infinite CrisisInfinite Crisis
Infinite Crisis is a 2005 - 2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books...
, it is revealed that Slipknot was captured by OMAC
OMAC
OMAC can refer to:*OMAC , a DC Comics superhero*OMAC : an organization of powerful cyborgs that exist in the DC Universe*The OMAC Project, a limited series dealing with the OMACs...
s, who have scheduled him and dozens of other supervillains for execution. He escapes when Robin
Tim Drake
Timothy "Tim" Drake is a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics and in related media. The character was created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick. From 1989 to 2009, he was known as Robin in the Batman comics, becoming the third character to take up the identity...
defeats the OMACs, but is quickly captured again and put into U.S. Army custody.
One Year Later
Slipknot is on the cover of CheckmateCheckmate (comics)
Checkmate, a division of Task Force X, is a fictional covert operations agency within the DC Comics universe. It first appeared in Action Comics #598 and proceeded to have its own ongoing title in Checkmate!...
v2 #20, but does not appear in the comic's interior.
He appears again in the 2009 mini-series Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink fighting the new Tattooed Man
Tattooed Man
The Tattooed Man is the name of two of Green Lantern's enemies, as well as of one related character.-Abel Tarrant:The first Tattooed Man first appeared in Green Lantern v2, #23 ....
, Mark Richards, in league with fellow mercenary Cannon
Cannon and Saber
Cannon and Saber are fictional characters who appear in the DC Universe. As freelance assassins, they were adversaries of DC's anti-hero, Vigilante.-Fictional character biographies:...
. His right arm, missing from his ill-fated mission with the Suicide Squad, was replaced with a bionic appendage, but the replacement limb was badly damaged while fighting the Tattooed Man. In retaliation, Slipknot killed Richards' son. In order to gain the Tattooed Man's loyalty to the new villainous version of the Titans, Deathstroke captures Slipknot for the Tattooed man to kill. The Tattooed Man is able to kill Slipknot after a brutal fight by beheading him with a wire.
Flashpoint
In the alternate timeline of the FlashpointFlashpoint (comics)
Flashpoint is an American comic book crossover story arc published by DC Comics. Consisting of an eponymous core limited series and a number of tie-in titles, the storyline premiered in May 2011...
event, Slipknot is imprisoned in military Doom prison. During the prison break, a corrections officer Amazo
Amazo
Amazo is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appears in The Brave and the Bold #30 and was created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. An android, Amazo's special ability is to replicate the special abilities of various superheroes and...
breaks Slipknot's arm wrist.
Similar Villains
Most well-known among counterparts with a similar niche are Green ArrowGreen Arrow
Green Arrow is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp, he first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in November 1941. His secret identity is Oliver Queen, billionaire and former mayor of fictional Star City...
foe The Roper and Hawkman
Hawkman
Hawkman is a fictional superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in Flash Comics #1, published by All-American Publications in 1940....
villain Lasso.