Hammer (comics)
- See also Hammer and Anvil (comics), Justin Hammer and H.A.M.M.E.R..
Hammer is the name of various different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Hammer (Eisenhower Canty)
| Hammer | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Cable: Blood And Metal #1 (April, 1990) |
| Created by | Fabian Nicieza and John Romita, Jr. |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Eisenhower Canty |
| Team affiliations | Six Pack/Wild Pack |
| Abilities | Technological genius |
Fictional character biography
Hammer was an ally to the mutant Cable and a member of the Six Pack. For some time, he and the Pack perform violent missions all over the world, often with a high body count. Hammer's best friend in the team is the younger Garrison Kane. During one mission, in a technological complex deep under Khyber Pass, the pack confront the villain Stryfe. There, they escape via Cable's previously unrevealed teleportation technologies.
In another of Stryfe's complexes, in a latter mission, the group downloads vital information onto a disc. Stryfe has blocked Cable's teleportational capabilities. Stryfe confronts the group and in exchange for perceived safety, Hammer tries to give the disc back. Cable shoots Hammer in the back, crippling him. Cable manages to escape via time travel but is unable to take his friends with him. They all escape with their lives but Hammer ends up paralyzed and Kane loses both of his arms. Kane gains powerful new robotic arms via the assistance of the Canadian Government. He rejoins Hammer for assistance in revenge against Cable. Hammer then helps out Kane and other members of the Pack, Grizzly and Domino in other missions. G.W. Bridge, Hammer's last teammate in the Pack, had long ago accepted a leadership role in S.H.I.E.L.D..
In one incident, Hammer and his team assist Nomad in dealing with a powerful piece of technology.
Hammer appeared in Cable & Deadpool as part of a new "Six-Pack". They are hired by the U.S. government as part of a public relations mission against Cable, who by that point was ruling two separate countries. Hammer assists in a raid against the fictional Rumekistan; the intent is to disrupt its recently modified electrical grid and discredit Cable. The entirety of Six Pack is captured and most are sent back home. As a result, intended or not, Cable looks better than ever after fixing the grid damage.
Other versions
Ultimate Eisenhower Canty
Canty appears as a member of the Six Pack.[1] He is a large black male with seemingly superhuman strength. This version shows an admiration for the future version of Bobby Drake, claiming of the present one that 'It's been an honor to kick his ass'. He is then attacked by Wolverine, who he didn't recognise; all future records of Wolverine had been erased so he would not be connected to Cable.
Hammer survives a direct stab to the gut by Wolverine's claws, suggesting a healing factor. This factor didn't save him from a broken spine, gained when the X-Jet falls on him.
Hammer (Boris Lubov)
| Hammer | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Maverick #1 (September, 1997) |
| Created by | Jorge Gonzalez & Jim Cheung |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Boris Lubov |
| Team affiliations | none |
| Abilities | peak human strength and reflexes, ionically-charged mallet |
Fictional character biography
Boris Lubov is a Russian villain who often fights Maverick/Agent Zero.
References
- ↑ Ultimate X-Men #76