Headknocker (comics)
Encyclopedia
Headknocker is a comic book villain that appeared in the Malibu Comic's Ultraverse
book Hardcase
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, the damaged computer of an alien spaceship that had crashed landed on the moon centuries ago. Larry's skin turned white, his hair green and his muscles expanded. Unlike members of the Squad
who went public with their abilities, Larry waited to test his powers.
A year later, Larry, calling himself Headknocker, decided to use his powers to rob a bank. Overpowering the police, he would have succeeded if Hardcase
had not intervened. The two battled and though Headknocker was stronger, Hardcase rendered him unconscious. Headknocker was turned over to Aladdin
, who placed him in their holding facility at Groom Lake.
When Hardcase and Choice
set out to break into Groom Lake facility, Headknocker was given the opportunity to repay Hardcase. Aladdin agent Malik offered to erase Headknocker's record if he would work for Aladdin and kill the heroes. Headknocker agreed and teamed with the Aladdin Assault Squad and Hardwire
to complete the assignment. They failed, but Headknocker and Hardwire used the opportunity to escape.
. Subsequently he (and several others) were killed by Maxis.
cartoon show.
Ultraverse
The Ultraverse was the name given to a comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics. The Ultraverse was a shared universe in which a variety of characters — known within the comics as "Ultras" — acquired super-human abilities.-History:...
book Hardcase
Hardcase
Hardcase is a comic book series written by James Hudnall for Malibu Comics’ Ultraverse imprint, which lasted 26 issues. The series was about Tom Hawke, who became one of the first publicly known Ultras ....
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Fictional character biography
Larry Price was a small time hood, who stole cars when he wasn't collecting unemployment. His world changed the day he was jumpstarted by the EntityThe Entity (comics)
The Entity was a fictional device from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse. It first appeared in The Strangers #1; its origins were detailed in Ultraverse Future Shock, Phoenix: Resurrection, Ultraverse: Year Zero, and Break-Thru.Four billion years ago, an alien spacecraft exploded in our solar system...
, the damaged computer of an alien spaceship that had crashed landed on the moon centuries ago. Larry's skin turned white, his hair green and his muscles expanded. Unlike members of the Squad
The Squad (comics)
The Squad was a short-lived superhero team from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse.The Squad's team members were:*D.J. BLAST*Forsa* Hardcase*Starburst...
who went public with their abilities, Larry waited to test his powers.
A year later, Larry, calling himself Headknocker, decided to use his powers to rob a bank. Overpowering the police, he would have succeeded if Hardcase
Hardcase
Hardcase is a comic book series written by James Hudnall for Malibu Comics’ Ultraverse imprint, which lasted 26 issues. The series was about Tom Hawke, who became one of the first publicly known Ultras ....
had not intervened. The two battled and though Headknocker was stronger, Hardcase rendered him unconscious. Headknocker was turned over to Aladdin
Aladdin (comics)
Aladdin was a fictional government organization from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint.- Overview :Aladdin was a U.S. government agency apparently founded sometime in the 1960s to deal with the growing number of Ultras in their world. 1n 1970, their scientific division, using a synthesis of...
, who placed him in their holding facility at Groom Lake.
When Hardcase and Choice
Choice (comics)
Choice is a fictional character that appeared in Malibu Comics Ultraverse line of comic book series. Her first appearance was in Hardcase #2, and appeared mainly in that title.Amy Tran Kwitny was the young woman who went on to become Choice...
set out to break into Groom Lake facility, Headknocker was given the opportunity to repay Hardcase. Aladdin agent Malik offered to erase Headknocker's record if he would work for Aladdin and kill the heroes. Headknocker agreed and teamed with the Aladdin Assault Squad and Hardwire
Hardwire (comics)
Hardwire is a comic book villain that appears in the Malibu Comics Ultraverse series Hardcase. He first appeared in Hardcase #5 -Fictional character biography:...
to complete the assignment. They failed, but Headknocker and Hardwire used the opportunity to escape.
Black September
Headknocker was still at large at the time of the Black September Event, where the Ultraverse's reality was changed. After the event, Headknocker was among several ultras attempting to collect a bounty placed on the heads of the ExilesExiles (Malibu Comics)
Exiles was the name of two American comic book series, both of which were published by Malibu Comics.-Exiles :The first Exiles comic was written by Steve Gerber and illustrated by Paul Pelletier, with plot contributions from Tom Mason, Dave Olbrich and Chris Ulm Exiles was the name of two American...
. Subsequently he (and several others) were killed by Maxis.
Power/Abilities
Headknocker possessed great strength and invulnerability, able to shrug off repeated gun shots. While he could not leap great distances, he could jump a hundred yards, and move at speeds of 60 mi/h.Appearances in other Media
Headknocker appeared in the short-lived UltraforceUltraforce (comics)
The Ultraforce is a fictional superhero group that appears in comic books published by Malibu, and later Marvel, as well as an animated series produced by DIC. Their purpose was to protect the public and keep other Ultras from getting out of line...
cartoon show.