Grifter (Wildstorm)
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[[File:GrifterV3-1Textless.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Cole Cash battles Daemonites in Grifter v3 #1.]] | [[File:GrifterV3-1Textless.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Cole Cash battles Daemonites in Grifter v3 #1.]] | ||
| − | '''Grifter''' is a male comic superhero | + | '''Grifter''' is a male comic superhero who features in [[Wildstorm Universe]]/[[DC Comics]]. |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
| + | [[File:GrifterV1-1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Cole Cash in his gear in Grifter v1 #1.]] | ||
| + | '''Cole Cash''' was a male human born in the modern age as the son of '''Jason Winston Cash''' and '''Sylvia Cash''' where he had a brother named '''Max Cash'''. | ||
| − | === | + | From a young age, Cole Cash took part in his con man father Jacob Winston "Win" Cash's various grifts until Cole witnessed his father's apparent murder at the hands of mobster '''Sam Del Gracci'''. |
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| + | Afterwards, his mother went on to marry Del Gracci who came to regularly beat the young Cole. | ||
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| + | In contrast, he came to dote on Cole's younger brother Max. | ||
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| + | As a teenager, Cole ran away from home and became the getaway driver for a crew of robbers. | ||
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| + | When his fellow criminals turned violent, Cole intervened and came to save the life of F.B.I. agent '''Joseph Brockmeyer'''. | ||
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| + | Though apprehended, Cole was given a choice by Brockmeyer where he could either join the clandestine agency known as [[International Operations]] or go to jail. | ||
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| + | This saw Cole joining the ranks of I.O. where he received training from [[Marc Slayton]]. | ||
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| + | At some point, Cole may have been a part of the Army's Special Forces. | ||
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| + | ===Post-Flashpoint=== | ||
| + | Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality as created with a different history of events. | ||
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| + | He came to be hired as a bodyguard by [[Lucius Fox]] who kept him on retainer to protect him along with his family after the '''Joker War'''. At this time, Batman arrived at Fox's residence with Grifter fighting him with this being stopped by Lucius. Grifter apologised but he wanted to use the encounter to briefly fight the fabled Dark Knight. After the meeting, Batman told Grifter that he was aware of his true employer at Halo and that he would be watching them to prevent them from doing anything malicious in [[Gotham City]]. (Batman v3 #101) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| + | Whilst on Team 7, he came to operate under the codename of '''Deadeye'''. | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
| + | Exposure to the Gen-factor resulted in Deadeye gaining telekinesis and telepathy. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Alternate Versions== | ==Alternate Versions== | ||
| + | *In The New 52: Futures End FCBD Special Edition v1 #1 (2014), an alternate version of the Grifter appeared in the possible future timeline of Future's End. | ||
| + | *In The Wild Storm v1 #2 (2017), an alternate version of the Grifter was shown in the alternate universe setting. At one point, he participated in the '''Thunderbook''' initiative that was a program in which I.O. operatives were implanted with Kherubim genetic material which caused them to generate new auxiliary organs or modify natural biophysical structure to produce newfound superhuman facilities. | ||
| + | *In Future State: Dark Detective v1 #1 (2021), an alternate version of the Grifter appeared in the possible Future State timeline. | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
| + | *In Wild C.A.T.s, Grifter appeared as a main cast member in the animated series where he was voiced by actor Colin O'Meara. | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
| + | *In Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Grifter appeared in the animated film where he was voiced by actor Danny Jacobs. | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| − | *''Grifter'': | + | *''WildC.A.T.S. v1'': (1992) |
| + | *''Grifter v1'': | ||
| + | *''Grifter v3'': | ||
| + | *''Grayson v1'': | ||
| + | *''The Wild Storm v1'': | ||
| + | *''Batman v3'': (2020) | ||
| + | *''Future State: Dark Detective v1'': (2021) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Grifter DC Database Entry] | ||
| + | *[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/grifter/4005-23624/ Comicvine Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifter_(comics) Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifter_(comics) Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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[[Category:Comic Characters]] | [[Category:Comic Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Telepaths]] | [[Category:Telepaths]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Telekinetics]] | ||
[[Category:Superheroes]] | [[Category:Superheroes]] | ||
[[Category:Wildstorm Universe Superheroes]] | [[Category:Wildstorm Universe Superheroes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 28 March 2022
Grifter is a male comic superhero who features in Wildstorm Universe/DC Comics.
Contents |
Biography
Origin
Cole Cash was a male human born in the modern age as the son of Jason Winston Cash and Sylvia Cash where he had a brother named Max Cash.
From a young age, Cole Cash took part in his con man father Jacob Winston "Win" Cash's various grifts until Cole witnessed his father's apparent murder at the hands of mobster Sam Del Gracci.
Afterwards, his mother went on to marry Del Gracci who came to regularly beat the young Cole.
In contrast, he came to dote on Cole's younger brother Max.
As a teenager, Cole ran away from home and became the getaway driver for a crew of robbers.
When his fellow criminals turned violent, Cole intervened and came to save the life of F.B.I. agent Joseph Brockmeyer.
Though apprehended, Cole was given a choice by Brockmeyer where he could either join the clandestine agency known as International Operations or go to jail.
This saw Cole joining the ranks of I.O. where he received training from Marc Slayton.
At some point, Cole may have been a part of the Army's Special Forces.
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality as created with a different history of events.
He came to be hired as a bodyguard by Lucius Fox who kept him on retainer to protect him along with his family after the Joker War. At this time, Batman arrived at Fox's residence with Grifter fighting him with this being stopped by Lucius. Grifter apologised but he wanted to use the encounter to briefly fight the fabled Dark Knight. After the meeting, Batman told Grifter that he was aware of his true employer at Halo and that he would be watching them to prevent them from doing anything malicious in Gotham City. (Batman v3 #101)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Whilst on Team 7, he came to operate under the codename of Deadeye.
Powers and abilities
Exposure to the Gen-factor resulted in Deadeye gaining telekinesis and telepathy.
Notes
- Grifter was created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi where he made his first appearance in WildC.A.T.S. v1 #1 (August, 1992).
Alternate Versions
- In The New 52: Futures End FCBD Special Edition v1 #1 (2014), an alternate version of the Grifter appeared in the possible future timeline of Future's End.
- In The Wild Storm v1 #2 (2017), an alternate version of the Grifter was shown in the alternate universe setting. At one point, he participated in the Thunderbook initiative that was a program in which I.O. operatives were implanted with Kherubim genetic material which caused them to generate new auxiliary organs or modify natural biophysical structure to produce newfound superhuman facilities.
- In Future State: Dark Detective v1 #1 (2021), an alternate version of the Grifter appeared in the possible Future State timeline.
In other media
Television
- In Wild C.A.T.s, Grifter appeared as a main cast member in the animated series where he was voiced by actor Colin O'Meara.
Films
- In Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Grifter appeared in the animated film where he was voiced by actor Danny Jacobs.
Video games
Toys
Appearances
- WildC.A.T.S. v1: (1992)
- Grifter v1:
- Grifter v3:
- Grayson v1:
- The Wild Storm v1:
- Batman v3: (2020)
- Future State: Dark Detective v1: (2021)
External Links
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