Harold Allnut
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Harold Allnut is a fictional character in DC Comics
, an aide of Batman
. He helped to design, build, and repair Batman's equipment.
; he also has a misshapen body, much like a hunchback
. However, he proved to be very gifted in terms of technology and electronics.
#33 (December 1989), where he was expelled from his house in Gotham City
, he hit the road and ended up in Hub City. His first appearance in a Batman comic was in Batman # 448 (early June 1990), which was Part 1 of the Penguin Affair. He was originally a henchman for the Penguin
, who conned Harold to work and build deadly machines to threaten Gotham City. Months after Batman put an end to Penguin's scheme, he found Harold in an abandoned building and saved Harold from a mob of angry parents that mistook him for a child molester.
During the Knightsaga, Jean-Paul Valley
displaced him, along with Ace and Robin, from the main Batcave
. He managed to sneak into a hidden subsection of the cave and work there, eventually aiding Nightwing
, Robin, and Bruce Wayne to retake the Mantle of the Bat. He then continued as Batman's technological aide and is the one who designed Nightwing's newest costume. He worked with Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) by request of Batman for a time before the death of the former.
from Hush
which fixed his voice
and his stature. In exchange, Harold had to place a hidden circuitry relay onto the Batcave
's main computer, which, in turn, led to subliminals which affected Batman's mind. Harold was shot and killed by Hush just before he could reveal who Hush was. In his final words, Harold stated, "I knew that even if I had been tricked...you [Batman] are my hero. You would always win", Batman responding with the assurance that he can forgive Harold's betrayal as he understands how powerful the desire to be happy can be. Harold was buried in a grave which overlooks Wayne Manor. Harold's last name was not revealed until Batman 'did some digging' and engraved the name "Harold Allnut" on Harold's grave marker.
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, an aide of Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
. He helped to design, build, and repair Batman's equipment.
Character appearance and disabilities
Harold has two major disabilities: he is muteSpeech disorder
Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorders where 'normal' speech is disrupted. This can mean stuttering, lisps, etc. Someone who is unable to speak due to a speech disorder is considered mute.-Classification:...
; he also has a misshapen body, much like a hunchback
Hunchback
Hunchback may refer to one of the following.*A derogatory term for a person who has severe kyphosis*The Hunchback of Notre Dame*Hunchback , an arcade and computer game from the 1980s*The Hunchback, a 1914 film featuring Lillian Gish...
. However, he proved to be very gifted in terms of technology and electronics.
Early years
Harold first appeared in The QuestionQuestion (comics)
The Question is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by DC Comics. The original was created by writer-artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Blue Beetle #1...
#33 (December 1989), where he was expelled from his house in Gotham City
Gotham City
Gotham City is a fictional U.S. city appearing in DC Comics, best known as the home of Batman. Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 . Gotham City is strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles...
, he hit the road and ended up in Hub City. His first appearance in a Batman comic was in Batman # 448 (early June 1990), which was Part 1 of the Penguin Affair. He was originally a henchman for the Penguin
Penguin (comics)
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot III is a DC Comics supervillain and one of Batman's oldest, most persistent enemies. The Penguin was introduced by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, making his debut in Detective Comics #58 .The Penguin is a short, rotund man known for his love of birds and his...
, who conned Harold to work and build deadly machines to threaten Gotham City. Months after Batman put an end to Penguin's scheme, he found Harold in an abandoned building and saved Harold from a mob of angry parents that mistook him for a child molester.
Knight-Saga
Batman then gave Harold a home and gave him a position as a technological aide in the Dark Knight's war on crime.During the Knightsaga, Jean-Paul Valley
Azrael (comics)
Azrael is the name of several fictional characters in the DC Comics universe. They are a group of assassins who were created by The Order of St. Dumas to "enforce god's will"...
displaced him, along with Ace and Robin, from the main Batcave
Batcave
The Batcave is the secret headquarters of fictional DC Comics superhero Batman, the alternate identity of playboy Bruce Wayne, consisting of a series of subterranean caves beneath his residence, Wayne Manor.-Publication history:...
. He managed to sneak into a hidden subsection of the cave and work there, eventually aiding Nightwing
Dick Grayson
Dick Grayson is a fictional superhero that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and illustrator Jerry Robinson, he first appeared in Detective Comics #38 in April 1940....
, Robin, and Bruce Wayne to retake the Mantle of the Bat. He then continued as Batman's technological aide and is the one who designed Nightwing's newest costume. He worked with Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) by request of Batman for a time before the death of the former.
Hush saga and death
Harold had been tricked into undergoing surgerySurgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
from Hush
Hush (comics)
Hush is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by DC Comics, usually as an enemy of Batman. Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared in Batman #609 , as part of the 12-issue storyline, Batman: Hush...
which fixed his voice
Voice
Voice may refer to:* Human voice* Voice control or voice activation* Writer's voice* Voice acting* Voice vote* Voice message-In film:* Voice , a 2005 South Korean film* The Voice , a 2010 Turkish horror film directed by Ümit Ünal...
and his stature. In exchange, Harold had to place a hidden circuitry relay onto the Batcave
Batcave
The Batcave is the secret headquarters of fictional DC Comics superhero Batman, the alternate identity of playboy Bruce Wayne, consisting of a series of subterranean caves beneath his residence, Wayne Manor.-Publication history:...
's main computer, which, in turn, led to subliminals which affected Batman's mind. Harold was shot and killed by Hush just before he could reveal who Hush was. In his final words, Harold stated, "I knew that even if I had been tricked...you [Batman] are my hero. You would always win", Batman responding with the assurance that he can forgive Harold's betrayal as he understands how powerful the desire to be happy can be. Harold was buried in a grave which overlooks Wayne Manor. Harold's last name was not revealed until Batman 'did some digging' and engraved the name "Harold Allnut" on Harold's grave marker.