Who Is Iron-Hand Hauptmann? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Iron-Hand Hauptmann is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jurgen Hauptmann, with over 40 comic issue appearances. A former Nazi and member of the Red Skull's villainous Exiles. Hauptmann wields a mechanical iron glove with abilities similar to the Satan Claw.

Who is Iron-Hand Hauptmann?

Iron-Hand Hauptmann was a member of the Exiles , a group of World War II war criminals that managed to evade post-war trials and survive for decades. They allied with the Red Skull soon after his revival. Hauptmann has recently resurfaced, repaying a debt to the current Baron Zemo . He is approached whilst drinking by Zemo who has come to collect on an unspecified debt. He requires Hauptmann to engage the current Captain America whilst he is hallucinating and has weakened muscles. He successfully manages this and evades capture. Creation Iron-Hand Hauptmann was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1968 and first appeared in Captain America #103. Powers & Abilities Iron-Hand Hauptmann wields a mechanical iron glove that is durable enough to let him smash through most steel and concrete, and it was later upgraded to be also able to discharge powerful blasts of electricity, much like the Satan Claw .

Key facts

Iron-Hand Hauptmann is of human origin and first appeared in "The Sleeper Strikes". The character is published by Marvel. With 40 recorded issue appearances, Iron-Hand Hauptmann ranks among the most featured characters in comics.