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| The Executioner | |
| Aliases: | Executioner |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Minor character |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Kansas City, Missouri Los Angeles County |
| Associations: | Calliope's Carnival and Circus |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Werewolf by Night #6 |
The Executioner is a fictional character featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is associated with the character of Jack Russell - Werewolf, and first appeared in Werewolf by Night #6 in June, 1973 in a story called "Carnival of Fear".
Biography[]
This otherwise unidentified Caucasian male originally hailed from Kansas City, Missouri and suffered from Kyphosis and was what some would describe as a "hunchback". He was employed by Calliope's Carnival and Circus. He donned the identity of a medieval executioner and even brandished his own battle axe. He had his own performance tent at the carnival. He was present when Swami Rhiva gathered the entire troupe together to introduce their new attraction - Jack Russell - The Wild Man of Borneo! (In truth he was a werewolf).
On opening night however, Jack changed into the werewolf and broke free of his cage. The Executioner an the others attacked him, but the werewolf easily evaded the Executioner's axe. [1] The werewolf was re-captured, and the Executioner was present when Swami Rhiva performed a ritual over him using the Bloodstone. The werewolf awakened again before the ritual could be completed and launched himself into the carnival staff. The Executioner survived this second go-around, but the incident did result in Swami Rhiva losing his life. [2]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of the Executioner was created by writer Len Wein and artist Mike Ploog.
Equipment[]
- Battle-axe: The Executioner wielded a medieval style battle axe for his performances. It is unknown whether the weapon was real or if it was merely a prop. He did try to use it against the werewolf, but to no avail.
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References[]
- ↑ Werewolf by Night, Volume 1 #6 (June, 1973). "Carnival of Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Artwork by Mike Ploog.
- ↑ Werewolf by Night, Volume 1 #7 (July, 1973). "Ritual of Blood!" Written by Len Wein. Artwork by Mike Ploog.