El Observador (comics)
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El Observador is a fictional character
and comic book supervillain
appearing in comic books published by Azteca Productions
. Co-created by Richard Dominguez
and Michael S. Moore
, the character made his first appearance
in El Gato Negro: Nocturnal Warrior
#1 (November 2004).
An expert assassin and mercenary from Brazil
, El Observador has an exclusive contract with the South American crime syndicate known as The Annulus
. While he possess no superhuman
abilities, El Observador is highly skilled with lethal projectiles, bladed weapons, and is a superb hand-to-hand combatant. He is also known by the nickname The Sightless Assassin, due to his lack of human eyes. Instead he has advanced photo lenses attached to his skull that send rapid images to his brain, allowing him to react faster than the average person. El Observador's true identity and origins are currently unknown.
is enlisting rival mob bosses and street gangs to join the Ochoa crime family in his attempt to become the main narcotics supplier of South Texas. Those who refuse to join are slaughtered by El Observador, who is currently on loan from The Annulus.
The sightless assassin’s first encounter with El Gato Negro was shortly after he killed an entire street gang. Taking their battle to the rooftop of the local produce company, El Observador had the upper hand until the arrival of the Texas Rangers. Both are last seen falling from the building and it is unknown whether either one is taken in to police custody.
El Observador possess no superhuman abilities and instead makes use of his physical prowess, skills with bladed weaponry, and knowledge of various fighting techniques including the Brazilian martial art style of Capoeira
.
The most distinctive parts of El Observador's costume are his brown trench coat and wide-brimmed hat. Concealed within his trench coat are several throwing knives and other bladed weapons. His weapons of choice include two long swords which he uses to mercilessly hack away at his opponents. The objects that appear as goggles on his head are in fact highly advanced photo lenses attached to his skull. The lenses take rapid images that are sent directly to his brain, which he quickly interprets to predict his opponent's next move.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
and comic book supervillain
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...
appearing in comic books published by Azteca Productions
Azteca Productions
Azteca Productions is an American independent comic book publisher and imprint founded by artist-creator Richard Dominguez in 1993. The company's first publication was El Gato Negro #1 showcasing the debut of the eponymous character, in what is now considered the company's flagship series...
. Co-created by Richard Dominguez
Richard Dominguez
Richard Dominguez is an American comic book artist and freelance storyboard illustrator. Best known for creating the popular series El Gato Negro, Dominguez publishes his comics through his imprint and art studio, Azteca Productions...
and Michael S. Moore
Michael S. Moore
Michael Stuart Moore is an American writer, director, producer, and comic book writer.-Career:Moore was born in Cookeville, Tennessee with both African-American and Brazilian ancestry. He took an early interest in writing and has read comics since he was seven-years-old...
, the character made his first appearance
First appearance
In comic books and other stories with a long history, first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a fictional character.-Monetary value of first appearance issues:...
in El Gato Negro: Nocturnal Warrior
El Gato Negro: Nocturnal Warrior
El Gato Negro, Nocturnal Warrior is an ongoing independent comic book series featuring the adventures of the superhero, El Gato Negro. Created by Richard Dominguez and published under his own Azteca Productions imprint, the series began in November 2005...
#1 (November 2004).
An expert assassin and mercenary from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, El Observador has an exclusive contract with the South American crime syndicate known as The Annulus
The Annulus
The Annulus is a fictional criminal organization featured in the Azteca Productions' Universe created by Richard Dominguez. The Annulus is a South American-based secret cabal of businessmen, each a notorious drug lord from a different part of the world...
. While he possess no superhuman
Superhuman
Superhuman can mean an improved human, for example, by genetic modification, cybernetic implants, or as what humans might evolve into, in the near or distant future...
abilities, El Observador is highly skilled with lethal projectiles, bladed weapons, and is a superb hand-to-hand combatant. He is also known by the nickname The Sightless Assassin, due to his lack of human eyes. Instead he has advanced photo lenses attached to his skull that send rapid images to his brain, allowing him to react faster than the average person. El Observador's true identity and origins are currently unknown.
Fictional character history
El Observador’s made his first appearance in the ongoing "Legacy" storyline from El Gato Negro: Nocturnal Warrior (#1-4). The villain El GraduadoEl Graduado
Armando Ochoa, also known as El Graduado, is a fictional character and comic book supervillain created by Richard Dominguez and published by Azteca Productions...
is enlisting rival mob bosses and street gangs to join the Ochoa crime family in his attempt to become the main narcotics supplier of South Texas. Those who refuse to join are slaughtered by El Observador, who is currently on loan from The Annulus.
The sightless assassin’s first encounter with El Gato Negro was shortly after he killed an entire street gang. Taking their battle to the rooftop of the local produce company, El Observador had the upper hand until the arrival of the Texas Rangers. Both are last seen falling from the building and it is unknown whether either one is taken in to police custody.
Skills, abilities and resources
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
.
The most distinctive parts of El Observador's costume are his brown trench coat and wide-brimmed hat. Concealed within his trench coat are several throwing knives and other bladed weapons. His weapons of choice include two long swords which he uses to mercilessly hack away at his opponents. The objects that appear as goggles on his head are in fact highly advanced photo lenses attached to his skull. The lenses take rapid images that are sent directly to his brain, which he quickly interprets to predict his opponent's next move.