Who Is Butcher? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Butcher is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of John Butcher, with over 35 comic issue appearances. Leader of the Ax clan. He has since splintered from the Outsiders.

Who is Butcher?

Origin Butcher is the leader of the Ax clan when he is first introduced. He appears to be a police officer, which may just be a ruse. He is revealed to have been working with Magus . Major Story Arcs The Kill Machine Butcher appears as a police officer that knocks out Oliver and leaves him in the middle of the dessert. He later reappears after Oliver has a chat with the Magus. He is introduced as the leader of the Ax clan. The Outsiders War Butcher and the Magus appear to be consolidating all the rogue clans in preparation for war with the Outsiders . When the time came, he and the axe clan, fought alongside the arrow, sword, and mask clans, against the spear, fist, and shield clans.

Key facts

Butcher is of human origin and first appeared in "Present". The character is published by DC Comics. With 35 recorded issue appearances, Butcher ranks among the most featured characters in comics.