Little Known Facts ...

Hitman was never called that in his own series. He called himself that, in his debut from Bloodlines, but every other time he was Tommy Monaghan.

Ennis also seriously downplayed his X-ray vision powers, until he phased it out completely. Really, the powers were pointless, the way Ennis wrote him.

The mutant eyes did make for a memorable moment when Noonan died, and he couldn't cry any tears for him.

A more memorable moment:

Interesting accidental timing ...

I'd planned a few secret origins for my next submissions.

Given your entendre entry, seems strangely appropriate the following was the first item:

Source: Countdown (to Final Crisis) #37
Date: August 15, 2007

Parallax.

Originally posted by bluewaterrider
Parallax.

👆

I remember reading some issues of Countdown JUST to see the bios at the end.

Originally posted by bluewaterrider
Interesting accidental timing ...

I'd planned a few secret origins for my next submissions.

Given your entendre entry, seems strangely appropriate the following was the first item:

Source: Countdown (to Final Crisis) #37
Date: August 15, 2007

Nooice. 😮‍💨

The imagery in the section following the above was more violent than I care for, so I'm omitting the visual portion. However, the narration reads:

" Ironically, Slade later saved the Titans from an Azarathuan-possessed Joseph.
To spare his son's soul, Deathstroke terminated Jericho himself.

Later, Slade attempted to take his illegitimate daughter Rose Wilson, as his apprentice.

She was skilled with weapons ...

... and loyal to a fault."

Source: Countdown to Final Crisis
Circa: 2007-2008

Seeing as it's close to the topic, genuine question here: How old was Terra when Slade boinked her? I don't recall ever finding out just how close to illegal it was.

Originally posted by -Pr-
Seeing as it's close to the topic, genuine question here: How old was Terra when Slade boinked her? I don't recall ever finding out just how close to illegal it was.

However, one of the most uncomfortable aspects of “The Judas Contract” has always been the relationship between Deathstroke and the young hero-turned-villain, Terra. Terra is roughly around fiteen years old, and it’s strongly implied throughout the story that she has a romantic relationship with Slade Wilson.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbr.com/deathstroke-terra-judas-contract/amp/

Originally posted by riv6672
However, one of the most uncomfortable aspects of “The Judas Contract” has always been the relationship between Deathstroke and the young hero-turned-villain, Terra. Terra is roughly around fiteen years old, and it’s strongly implied throughout the story that she has a romantic relationship with Slade Wilson.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbr.com/deathstroke-terra-judas-contract/amp/

👆 Thanks. I had actually thought it was about that, but I didn't want to just assume I was right without double-checking.

^^^Yeah, i always pegged her as being 15 or so at the time, too. First time i’ve seen it in writing, though.

Yeah. And Deathstroke is what, in his 30s?

I’d say older.
He was a decorated (way more than one tour) Vietnam vet, in the then mid 1980s, who had segued into big game hunting and had two grown kids of his own.
I figure he was pushing 50.

Originally posted by riv6672
I’d say older.
He was a decorated (way more than one tour) Vietnam vet, in the then mid 1980s, who had segued into big game hunting and had two grown kids of his own.
I figure he was pushing 50.

True. It just makes it worse when you think about it.

Originally posted by -Pr-
True. It just makes it worse when you think about it.

Yeah, it does.
I got the below from an Origin synopsis of his:

Slade Wilson was sixteen years old when he first enlisted in the United States Army, having lied about his age. After serving a stint in Korea, he was later assigned to Camp Washington where he had been promoted to the rank of Major. In the early 1960s, he met Captain Adeline Kane who was tasked with training young soldiers in new fighting techniques in anticipation of brewing troubles taking place in Vietnam.

So he served in the Korean war at 16. That jibes with him being in his ate 40s during Judas Contract.

Bloody cradle-robber.

I’m still surprised they got away w. that whole scenario back then.
Even now it’d be a ‘wtf’ thing to see in a mainstream book.

mmm

If you feel that way about Slade, something tells me you two are going to find the following a bit ... challenging ... to say the least:

Source: Action Comics #260
Circa: January 1960

Originally posted by bluewaterrider
The imagery in the section following the above was more violent than I care for, so I'm omitting the visual portion.

Besides being able to heal from what would be fatal damage to most opponents, the Wendigo also has an enchantment that blunts the full power of some opponent attacks:

Source: Uncanny X-Men #140
Circa: December 1980