Who Is Kickback? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Kickback is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Richard Yurocko, with over 4 comic issue appearances. Kickback was a member of the Corporation hired by Hardcore, an agent of Cruz Bushmaster, to capture Dakota North with Tombstone and Nitro. However, Nitro's insanity disturbed Kickback and he felt guilty for abducting North. His mostly innocent and noble nature lead to his death, shot by the Punisher.

Who is Kickback?

Origin Kickback was a mercenary working for the Corporation and hired by Hardcore with Tombstone and Nitro to capture Dakota North. Hardcore wanted information about Cage's past and knew Dakota knew what he wanted. Kickback, Tombstone, and Nitro went to capture North after there first attempt failed because she wasn't where they thought she'd be. As Nitro and Tombstone fought Cage and the Punisher, Kickback grabbed Dakota and shifted in time, saving her from Nitro's explosion. He then shifted back in time to stop Nitro and the Punisher from killing each other. When they went to Harcore to hand her over to him, he felt guilty and tried to help her escape. Hardcore had anticipated this, stopped the escape attempt, and told Kickback he was chosen because he knew Kickback would make sure Dakota would be unharmed. Hardcore and Kickback agreed that Kickback could take her to safety after Hardcore got the information he wanted from her.

Key facts

Kickback is of human origin and first appeared in "Creative Hate". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Kickback ranks among the most featured characters in comics.