Who Is Calculator? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Calculator is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Noah Kuttler, with over 228 comic issue appearances. The once laughable Calculator turned over a new leaf to become a highly skilled information broker for villains. He is also a cunning manipulator and strategist.

Who is Calculator?

Creation The Calculator was originally created by Bob Rozakis and Mike Grell . Brad Meltzer later turned him from a costumed crook to an information broker for villains. Character Evolution Pre-Crisis A mysterious figure who appeared seemingly from nowhere, the Calculator moved across the country, committing a series of crimes designed to lure various super heroes into battle with him. He then allowed himself to be defeated, pressing a special button on the computer console on his chest that would prevent him from ever being captured by the same hero again. While using this modus operandi , the Calculator was defeated by the Blue Beetle (Ted Kord) Atom , Green Arrow , Black Canary , Elongated Man , Hawkman , Batman and Air Wave . Modern Age Having put his life of costumed crime behind him, the Calculator now operates behind the scenes as the information broker for the criminal underworld. Major Story Arcs As a child of 5, Noah Kuttler was locked in a cage by his mother. He would not be let out until he solved a Rubix cube.

Key facts

Calculator is of human origin and first appeared in "Death-Web / Crimes by Calculation". The character is published by DC Comics. With 228 recorded issue appearances, Calculator ranks among the most featured characters in comics.