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Who Is Heckler? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Heckler (DC Comics): An irritating crime-fighter with the ability to annoy the hell out of anyone using his razor-sharp wit.

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Heckler is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Stuart Mosely, with over 22 comic issue appearances. An irritating crime-fighter with the ability to annoy the hell out of anyone using his razor-sharp wit.

Who is Heckler?

Origin Little is known about Stu Mosely, or what caused him to take up the mantle of the Heckler to fight the slightly absurd criminal element in Delta City . In his civilian alter-ego he opened a diner called Eats in the ghetto district of Delta. Creation The Heckler was created by Keith Giffen , Tom Bierbaum , and Mary Bierbaum . He made his first appearance in The Heckler #1 . Major Story Arcs The Heckler Working as the sole hero of Delta City, The Heckler makes efforts to dismantle Boss Glitter's criminal enterprises throughout the city, as well as defending the city against various threats, despite the public's general apathy towards him. He is able to prevent John Doe from turning the city generic, decapitates the Cosmic Clown , cancels the criminal show of C'est Hay , and manages to prevent the apocalypse. Powers and Abilities The Heckler is highly resistant to injury, but has no other known superhuman powers or abilities. He is of normal strength and agility for a man of his age, size, and fitness.

Key facts

Heckler is of human origin and first appeared in "Our First Issue!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Heckler ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Heckler?

An irritating crime-fighter with the ability to annoy the hell out of anyone using his razor-sharp wit.

What is Heckler's real name?

Heckler's real identity is Stuart Mosely.

When did Heckler first appear?

Heckler first appeared in "Our First Issue!".

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