Law (comics)
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Law is a Dark Horse Comics
supervillain. He first appeared in Division 13 #1 (1994). He appeared in comics published under both the Comics' Greatest World
and Dark Horse Heroes imprints.
. He also appeared in issues 2-4 of that series. Law then appeared in Dark Horse Heroes: Revelations (March 1995). He then took center stage as the lead character in his own series Agents of Law, which ran for six issues from March through September 1995.
While in the Cinnibar Flats area, Law picked up a group of followers including parahumans Redline, Nucleus, Firebase, and Shamus. Shamus, who has the ability to join with computers, is taken over by The Motor, the computer of Vortex, while joining with it for Law. Law also had a series of encounters with Frank Lamb of Division 13.
After leaving Cinnibar Flats, Law travels to Golden City
and becomes Grace
's replacement as dictator. He destroys Grace's personal super-team, driving most of them away, killing Madison and bringing Rebel under his physical and emotional control. He builds a Judgement Gate at the city's entrance. Anyone is welcome to enter, but the Gate will either mutate them, grant them superpowers or kill them outright. Out of those who survive, some are bestial or out of control. These entities are killed by nearby guards.
Law declares that the entire state of California has seceded from the United States. When the Governor of California protests, Law has him murdered. The situation deterioates even further, forcing Law to have his forces assault, injure and kidnap the President of the United States.
Eventually, an alien Predator
comes to Golden City to hunt. It battles Law and kills him, removing his head. Grace, who had been forming a rebellion, takes instant advantage and steps in with a new team to resume control of the city. With the cancellation of the line, the resolution of this was not shown.
In Agents of Law #2, he survives a full blast from Mecha. His suit and the wall behind him are destroyed, but he doesn't have a scratch or even stumble. However he is vulnerable to blades.
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent American comic book and manga publisher.Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book...
supervillain. He first appeared in Division 13 #1 (1994). He appeared in comics published under both the Comics' Greatest World
Comics Greatest World
Comics' Greatest World was an imprint of Dark Horse Comics. It was created by Team CGW. Originally conceived in 1990, it took three years for the line to be released, which led to an industry-wide perception that it was created to capitalize on the speculator mania of the early 1990s. When the...
and Dark Horse Heroes imprints.
Publication history
A sneak peek of Law, along with three other new characters, was given in World View #5. The sneak peek was a character sketch by Chris Warner. Law made his first appearance in Division 13 #1 (September 1994), which was written by Keith GiffenKeith Giffen
Keith Ian Giffen is an American comic book illustrator and writer.-Biography:Giffen was born in Queens, New York City....
. He also appeared in issues 2-4 of that series. Law then appeared in Dark Horse Heroes: Revelations (March 1995). He then took center stage as the lead character in his own series Agents of Law, which ran for six issues from March through September 1995.
Character history
Law was a detainee in Block 13 until his escape. He was the first ever escapee from Block 13. In fact, he is...The first! The first touched by the Maelstrom and enhanced. Not killed...Not mutated.
While in the Cinnibar Flats area, Law picked up a group of followers including parahumans Redline, Nucleus, Firebase, and Shamus. Shamus, who has the ability to join with computers, is taken over by The Motor, the computer of Vortex, while joining with it for Law. Law also had a series of encounters with Frank Lamb of Division 13.
After leaving Cinnibar Flats, Law travels to Golden City
Golden City (comics)
Golden City is a fictional city that appears in comic books published by Dark Horse Comics, and is part of the Comics Greatest World imprint.It was created by Team CGW.Golden City first appeared in Comics' Greatest World: Golden City Week 1, in 1993...
and becomes Grace
Grace (Dark Horse Comics)
Grace is a fictional character, a Dark Horse Comics superheroine. The character first appeared in Comics' Greatest World: Golden City Week 1 , created by Barbara Kesel and the other members of Team CGW....
's replacement as dictator. He destroys Grace's personal super-team, driving most of them away, killing Madison and bringing Rebel under his physical and emotional control. He builds a Judgement Gate at the city's entrance. Anyone is welcome to enter, but the Gate will either mutate them, grant them superpowers or kill them outright. Out of those who survive, some are bestial or out of control. These entities are killed by nearby guards.
Law declares that the entire state of California has seceded from the United States. When the Governor of California protests, Law has him murdered. The situation deterioates even further, forcing Law to have his forces assault, injure and kidnap the President of the United States.
Eventually, an alien Predator
Predator (alien)
The Predator is a fictional extraterrestrial species featured in the Predator science-fiction franchise, characterised by its trophy hunting of other dangerous species for sport, including humans and its fictional counterparts, Aliens....
comes to Golden City to hunt. It battles Law and kills him, removing his head. Grace, who had been forming a rebellion, takes instant advantage and steps in with a new team to resume control of the city. With the cancellation of the line, the resolution of this was not shown.
Powers and abilities
The exact nature and extent of Law's powers is unclear. Convinced he needs minor brain surgery, Law goes through it with absolutely no sedation at all (for he trusts no one). It is not made explicit whether he could deal with such pain through super-powers or through meditation.In Agents of Law #2, he survives a full blast from Mecha. His suit and the wall behind him are destroyed, but he doesn't have a scratch or even stumble. However he is vulnerable to blades.
See also
- Comics' Greatest WorldComics Greatest WorldComics' Greatest World was an imprint of Dark Horse Comics. It was created by Team CGW. Originally conceived in 1990, it took three years for the line to be released, which led to an industry-wide perception that it was created to capitalize on the speculator mania of the early 1990s. When the...
- Golden CityGolden City (comics)Golden City is a fictional city that appears in comic books published by Dark Horse Comics, and is part of the Comics Greatest World imprint.It was created by Team CGW.Golden City first appeared in Comics' Greatest World: Golden City Week 1, in 1993...