Who Is Electrocutioner? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Electrocutioner is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Lester Buchinsky, with over 119 comic issue appearances. Lester is the criminal named Electrocutioner. He started out as a hero but ended up being a criminal and mercenary. Like many heroes and villains, two other people have used his identity.

Who is Electrocutioner?

Origin Lester Buchinsky's brother was the original Electrocutioner, but was killed in combat. With the mantle empty, Lester stepped in and took up the title. He wasn't very effective at first and that showed in his encounters with Batman , Nightwing , and Robin . He teamed up with Cluemaster for a simple robbery, but was stopped by Stephanie Brown as the Spoiler. He didn't fair much better as he constantly got in the way of the success of his partners. Creation Lester Buchinsky was created by Chuck Dixon in Detective Comics #644. His unnamed brother first appearance was in Batman #331 - Closed Circuit! Character Evolution He eventually became more skilled as a villain and has worked for Blockbuster . He was active in Bludhaven during that time Major Story Arcs Rise of Arsenal Employed under Prometheus , Lester then planted a bomb that would take out the majority of Star City and killed many people including Roy Harpers daughter Lian Harper.

Key facts

Electrocutioner is of human origin and first appeared in "Closed Circuit!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 119 recorded issue appearances, Electrocutioner ranks among the most featured characters in comics.