Madmen (DC)
The Madmen are a supervillain team that feature in DC Comics.
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History
The Madmen
Looking to make money, Farley Fleeter transformed his gang into a group of supervillains. The gang donned wigs, face paint, and multicolored costumes and started robbing banks. This brought them to the attention of Blue Beetle.
The Madmen emerged as a chaotic and neon-clad street gang that terrorised the citizens of Chicago with unpredictable acts of violence and vandalism. Dressed in garish, multi-coloured costumes and white face paint, the group members utilised their acrobatic agility and sheer numbers to overwhelm local security forces while they looted businesses. Their spree drew the attention of Blue Beetle, who tracked the eccentric criminals to their hideout to put an end to their disruptive antics. During the ensuing brawl, the gang showcased a bizarre and frenetic fighting style that initially kept the hero off-balance, as they leapt through the air and struck with manic energy. Despite their flamboyant appearance and erratic behaviour, the criminals were eventually subdued when the Beetle utilised his superior technology and tactical prowess to corner and incapacitate the group, leading to their mass arrest. (Blue Beetle v5 #3) The Madmen resurfaced as a persistent nuisance when they launched a series of disruptive raids across Chicago, once again adopting their signature erratic tactics to spread confusion. The group operated with a heightened sense of mania, focusing on high-volume property damage and public disturbances that forced the local authorities to scramble for a response. When Blue Beetle intervened to halt their colourful rampage, the gang members utilised the urban environment to their advantage, leaping across rooftops and using their acrobatic prowess to evade capture. The confrontation escalated into a frantic pursuit through the city streets, where the criminals attempted to outmanoeuvre the hero by splitting into smaller, uncoordinated cells. Despite their attempts to overwhelm his senses with their garish appearance and unpredictable movements, the hero eventually cornered the core members, systematically dismantling their formations and returning them to police custody. (Blue Beetle v5 #4)
During the fight, the Madmen gained control of Beetle's gun but could not figure out how to use it. The public did not know what powers the gun possessed; the Madmen took advantage of this to enhance their crimes. Blue Beetle eventually regained his gun (only containing a strobe light) and apprehended the Madmen. After serving their sentences, the Madmen retired until they were paid to attack Kord Industries by Doctor Alchemy. Once again they were jailed.
The Madmen became a more persistent annoyance to Blue Beetle. They returned to face him time and again but were defeated after each attempt. Fleeter, however, was not discouraged. Taking a job at Georgetown University to steal drugs, he was involved in an accident that gave him the power to mentally control anyone he touched. He used this power to create an army of Madmen, but was defeated in a confrontation with Hawk and Dove and sent to Belle Reve prison.
Sometime later, Fleeter was incarcerated at Arkham Asylum and was a victim of the Joker's venom. He caused problems in Gotham City until he was captured by the Beetle and Robin.
During the Infinite Crisis, the Madmen were invited to join Alexander Luthor, Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains. Their first assignment was to attack Blue Beetle. Though they failed, their actions led to his death at the hands of Maxwell Lord. Next, they were given guard duty and were attacked by the Secret Six. During the Battle of Metropolis the Madmen were gunned down by Wild Dog, Crimson Avenger, and Vigilante.
One Year Later, some of the Madmen apparently survived the battle. They attacked Wonder Woman and Manhunter after Everyman appeared disguised as Blue Beetle. After attacking the trio, the Madmen dispersed. They later appeared as part of a group of villains attempting to defeat the new Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes. After suffering a blast from one of Jaime's weapons, the group beat a hasty retreat.
Overview
Members
- Farley Fleeter :
Notes
- The Madmen were created by Steve Ditko and David Glanzman where they made their first appearance in Blue Beetle v5 #3 (October, 1967).
In other media
Television
Appearances
- Blue Beetle v5:
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