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Buckshot

Buckshot

Companion of the Generic Man. She uses her freckles as a weapon.

Name:
Buckshot
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Real name:
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Birth date:
None
Gender:
Female
Powers:
  • Marksmanship
First issue:
cover

Origin

Little is known about Buckshot. She met John Doe before he became the Generic Man, and following his transformation she became his companion.

Creation

Buckshot was created by Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum, and Mary Bierbaum. She made her first appearance in The Heckler #2.

Major Story Arcs

The Heckler

Living with the Generic Man, Buckshot is drawn into his plan to turn the whole city as generic as he is. Despite her reservations about the plan, she accompanies Doe to the reservoir. When they are attacked by Minx, Kriegler and Ratchet Jaw, she defends Doe, who uses her distraction to flee. She is shot and captured by Minx.

Powers and Abilities

Buckshot has the ability to "fire" her freckles as explosive projectile weapons. The exact mechanism of this power is unknown.

Issues

October 1992

Volumes

1992

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