Who Is Iron Major? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Iron Major is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of unknown, with over 24 comic issue appearances. The Iron Major was a highly trained soldier and master tactician in the Nazi war effort and one the few recurring enemies for Sgt. Rock and his Easy Co. His greatest weapon was the iron hand that was attached to his right wrist.

Who is Iron Major?

Origin Iron Major and Sgt. Rock Born and raised in a small German village, the man who would become the Iron Major had already attained that rank by the early days of the Second World War. Sent to the Russian front as soldiers of Von Paulus' 6th army, the Major and his men were attempting to retreat across the frozen Don river when an attacking Russian plane shattered the ice, plunging the major's closest friend into the freezing waters. Thrusting his right arm into the waters, the major managed to rescue his comrade - his own right hand becoming hideously frostbitten in the process. By the time the Major was able to reach medical aid, his frostbitten hand had turned gangrenous and had to be amputated. As a symbol to his troops, the major had his missing hand replaced with one of solid iron, then he was sent home to Mannich to recuperate. Because of his iron hand and his iron will, his rigid moral code and his strict adherence to the rules, his men began to call him the Iron Major. No longer considered fit for front-line duties, the Iron Major was made Commandant of Stalag 9, an ancient castle that was serving as a POW camp.

Key facts

Iron Major is of human origin and first appeared in "Iron Major - - Rock Sergeant". The character is published by DC Comics. With 24 recorded issue appearances, Iron Major ranks among the most featured characters in comics.