Who Is Highwayman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Highwayman is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ross Horton, with over 10 comic issue appearances. Mercenary biker criminal working for the Manipulator.

Who is Highwayman?

A member of a biker gang, Ross Horton unintentionally impressed deposed African dictator Basil Crushstone, a.k.a. the Manipulator , after displaying his fighting prowess during a brawl Crushstone witnessed. Needing a lackey to assist his plans of reclaiming his lost kingdom, the Manipulator outfitted Horton with a high tech bike and other weapons, and Horton reinvented himself as the Highwayman. Out testing his new weapons on innocent road users, the Highwayman clashed with Captain Britain , who then discovered the Manipulator's plan to abduct Queen Elizabeth the Second and mind-control her into ordering Britain's armed forces into retaking his former kingdom. Despite Highwayman's attempts to stop him, Captain Britain disrupted Manipulator's plot and ensured both Crushstone and Horton were taken into custody.

Key facts

Highwayman is of human origin and first appeared in "And The Highwayman Came Riding...". The character is published by Marvel. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Highwayman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.