Who Is Boomerang? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Boomerang is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Fred Myers, with over 474 comic issue appearances. Former pro baseball player who became a known criminal as the Boomerang. After fighting towards some semblance of redemption as a member of the Thunderbolts, he lead the seventh incarnation of the Sinister Six.

Who is Boomerang?

Origin Boomerang's old costume. Fred Myers is a native of Australia but moved to America when he was young. As he was growing up he had a keen interest in baseball and developed an extraordinary pitching arm. He went into the minor leagues after high school and a couple years later he made it into the major leagues. Before he finished his rookie year he was suspended for accepting bribes. He was mad and joined as a mercenary to the criminal organization called the Secret Empire . They gave him special weapons that went along with his powerful arm and the Boomerang was born. The Secret Empire wanted Boomerang to steal an US government weapon called the Orion missile.

Key facts

Boomerang is of human origin and first appeared in "When A Monarch Goes Mad!; The Stage Is Set!". The character is published by Marvel. With 474 recorded issue appearances, Boomerang ranks among the most featured characters in comics.