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Who Is Cyril Ransome? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cyril Ransome (DC Comics): Tim Hunter's stepbrother.

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Cyril Ransome is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 24 comic issue appearances. Tim Hunter's stepbrother.

Who is Cyril Ransome?

Creation Cyril was created by writer John Ney Rieber and artist Peter Gross in The Books of Magic issue 14 in 1995. Major Story Arcs Cyril’s father is unknown, but may be a man named Lloyd that Cyril’s mother, Holly , had an affair with. As he grew up, Cyril came to believe he was the result of an immaculate conception, like Jesus. In any case, she raises Cyril on her own. He is incredibly needy and self-centered, and obsessed with his mother’s attention. He doesn’t care or even realize what other people are interested in, or what might cause them pain. When he and his mother were walking down the street one day, he saw a man with bandages on his face, and started making obnoxious comments about how he looked like a mummy. It was Bill Hunter , father of Tim Hunter , and he was just recovering from surgery after being burned by magical fire.

Key facts

Cyril Ransome is of human origin and first appeared in "What Fire Leaves Us". The character is published by DC Comics. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Cyril Ransome ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cyril Ransome?

Tim Hunter's stepbrother.

When did Cyril Ransome first appear?

Cyril Ransome first appeared in "What Fire Leaves Us".

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