Cluemaster
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Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | ||
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| + | Alongside [[Lincoln March]], Cluemaster decided on an ambitious plan to take down the Batman. This first involved using Mad Hatter technology to influence James Gordon into shooting an unarmed criminal thus leading to his arrest. With Batman distracted at his allies arrest, Brown then sent invitations to various criminals to embark on a grand plan in Gotham. These consisted of big names with the intention of using their arrival to trick the Batman into believing that it was one of these people responsible for the recent unrest in the city. This kept Batman busy and diverted not only his attention but his strength that he missed the Cluemasters operations during this time. (Batman Eternal v1 #51) | ||
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| + | After revealing his plans to Batman, he came to learn that the Dark Knight was none other than Bruce Wayne after unmasking him. He then looked to kill the hero with a gun but had his throat slit by his ally Lincoln March who intended to take over the plan. (Batman Eternal v1 #51) | ||
In reality, he managed to survive his injuries and faked his death in order to go into hiding. Brown decided to separate himself from all the baggage of operating in Gotham and in the territory of the Bat Family. Thus, he relocated to [[Central City (DC)|Central City]] where he decided to copy some of Mr. Freeze's approach to criminal endeavours. This was to establish a criminal empire but one that treated his henchmen well and he offered them pay for their work. He used the app ''henchmate'' to organise his minions as he grew his organization in the city. Arthur's daughter Stephanie came to learn that her father survived and went to bring him to justice. At the same time, competitors sought to eliminate the Cluemaster and hired a mercenary named '''La Tombe''' to kill him. Spoiler came to find La Tombe targeting her fathers men and decided to save their lives to neutralise the assassin. However, Arthur then sent hired guns to kill his own daughter with the henchmen being defeated easily. She then worked with Drake who were assisted by Young Justice in taking down the Cluemaster who was arrested and went into custody to answer for his crimes. (Young Justice v3 18) | In reality, he managed to survive his injuries and faked his death in order to go into hiding. Brown decided to separate himself from all the baggage of operating in Gotham and in the territory of the Bat Family. Thus, he relocated to [[Central City (DC)|Central City]] where he decided to copy some of Mr. Freeze's approach to criminal endeavours. This was to establish a criminal empire but one that treated his henchmen well and he offered them pay for their work. He used the app ''henchmate'' to organise his minions as he grew his organization in the city. Arthur's daughter Stephanie came to learn that her father survived and went to bring him to justice. At the same time, competitors sought to eliminate the Cluemaster and hired a mercenary named '''La Tombe''' to kill him. Spoiler came to find La Tombe targeting her fathers men and decided to save their lives to neutralise the assassin. However, Arthur then sent hired guns to kill his own daughter with the henchmen being defeated easily. She then worked with Drake who were assisted by Young Justice in taking down the Cluemaster who was arrested and went into custody to answer for his crimes. (Young Justice v3 18) | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
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| + | He later claimed to had uncovered a great truth about Batman namely that he was not a symbol but only a man. Brown believed that one of the reasons Batman beat the criminals of Gotham was because they kept believing he was more than human. Thus, they felt that he could not make mistakes and that any scheme they enacted would be thwarted by him. (Batman Eternal v1 #51) | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Cluemaster DC Database Entry] | *[https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Cluemaster DC Database Entry] | ||
| + | *[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/cluemaster/4005-10187/ Comicvine Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluemaster Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluemaster Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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[[Category:Comic Characters]] | [[Category:Comic Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Television Personalities]] | [[Category:Television Personalities]] | ||
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[[Category:Supervillains]] | [[Category:Supervillains]] | ||
[[Category:DC Comics Supervillains]] | [[Category:DC Comics Supervillains]] | ||
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Cluemaster is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
Contents |
Biography
Origin
Arthur Brown
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Alongside Lincoln March, Cluemaster decided on an ambitious plan to take down the Batman. This first involved using Mad Hatter technology to influence James Gordon into shooting an unarmed criminal thus leading to his arrest. With Batman distracted at his allies arrest, Brown then sent invitations to various criminals to embark on a grand plan in Gotham. These consisted of big names with the intention of using their arrival to trick the Batman into believing that it was one of these people responsible for the recent unrest in the city. This kept Batman busy and diverted not only his attention but his strength that he missed the Cluemasters operations during this time. (Batman Eternal v1 #51)
After revealing his plans to Batman, he came to learn that the Dark Knight was none other than Bruce Wayne after unmasking him. He then looked to kill the hero with a gun but had his throat slit by his ally Lincoln March who intended to take over the plan. (Batman Eternal v1 #51)
In reality, he managed to survive his injuries and faked his death in order to go into hiding. Brown decided to separate himself from all the baggage of operating in Gotham and in the territory of the Bat Family. Thus, he relocated to Central City where he decided to copy some of Mr. Freeze's approach to criminal endeavours. This was to establish a criminal empire but one that treated his henchmen well and he offered them pay for their work. He used the app henchmate to organise his minions as he grew his organization in the city. Arthur's daughter Stephanie came to learn that her father survived and went to bring him to justice. At the same time, competitors sought to eliminate the Cluemaster and hired a mercenary named La Tombe to kill him. Spoiler came to find La Tombe targeting her fathers men and decided to save their lives to neutralise the assassin. However, Arthur then sent hired guns to kill his own daughter with the henchmen being defeated easily. She then worked with Drake who were assisted by Young Justice in taking down the Cluemaster who was arrested and went into custody to answer for his crimes. (Young Justice v3 18)
Overview
Personality and attributes
He later claimed to had uncovered a great truth about Batman namely that he was not a symbol but only a man. Brown believed that one of the reasons Batman beat the criminals of Gotham was because they kept believing he was more than human. Thus, they felt that he could not make mistakes and that any scheme they enacted would be thwarted by him. (Batman Eternal v1 #51)
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Cluemaster was created by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino where he made his first appearance in Detective Comics v1 #351 (May, 1966).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
Video games
Appearances
- Detective Comics v1: (1966)
- Batman Eternal v1:
- Young Justice v3: (2020)
External Links
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