Who Is Hamilton Drew? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hamilton Drew is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 14 comic issue appearances. An excellent detective who was trapped in a poster since the 1800s.

Who is Hamilton Drew?

Drew was an early 20th Century consulting detective based very much off Sherlock Holmes who operated out of in Opal City . Whilst investigating a rash of disappearances, Drew was captured by the " poster demon " and held in Hell for more than a century. Finally released by the heroic actions of Matt O'Dare , The Shade and Jack Knight , Drew returned to modern day Opal City to continue his life. At first, Drew was unsure he would be able to continue working as a consulting detective, but eventually he settled into a new life. He formed a good working relationship with Ralph Dibny , and was instrumental in saving the city during Nash 's second crime spree.

Key facts

Hamilton Drew is of human origin and first appeared in "Sand and Stars, an Epilogue; Hell and Back, a Prologue". The character is published by DC Comics. With 14 recorded issue appearances, Hamilton Drew ranks among the most featured characters in comics.