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Who Is Lew Moxon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lew Moxon (DC Comics): Pre-Crisis, Moxon was the man who arranged the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. He was an unscrupulous gangster from Gotham City.

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Lew Moxon is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 41 comic issue appearances. Pre-Crisis, Moxon was the man who arranged the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. He was an unscrupulous gangster from Gotham City.

Who is Lew Moxon?

Origin Thomas Wayne was holding a costume charity party when he was pulled aside by Tony Angelo Berretti, an associate of Lew Moxon. Berretti held Dr. Wayne at gunpoint and told him that Moxon was in need of Thomas' medical expertise. Berretti informs Dr. Wayne that Moxon’s nephew has been shot in the shoulder due to a failed armed robbery. Wayne removes his bat costume and agrees to remove the bullet. Bruce was secretly present during the procedure but Moxon’s nephew noticed Bruce because his Zorro costume stuck out. The operation was a success but he refused to accept Moxon’s gratitude which was money.

Key facts

Lew Moxon is of human origin and first appeared in "The First Batman". The character is published by DC Comics. With 41 recorded issue appearances, Lew Moxon ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lew Moxon?

Pre-Crisis, Moxon was the man who arranged the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. He was an unscrupulous gangster from Gotham City.

When did Lew Moxon first appear?

Lew Moxon first appeared in "The First Batman".

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