Who Is Lockdown? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lockdown is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jomo Kimanye, with over 12 comic issue appearances. The mysterious protector of Shadow City in the Negative Zone.

Who is Lockdown?

Origin Lockdown makes his first appearance during Chris Claremont ’s run on the Fantastic Four during the Heroes Return storyline. He is introduced along with his partner Rosetta Stone , while they patrol Shadow City. They are soon alerted to the Tetrad's brand of villainy (the Tetrad were in fact the fantastic four). He lept into action and using his advanced weaponry and sheer skill he single-handedly defeats them all. With the threat averted he then went on to attend a banquet. Sue Storm freed her friends and they joined forces with the Twisted Sisters. Once Lockdown got wind of this he tracked them down and defeated them. He then ensured that they made it to prison where they were incarcerated.

Key facts

Lockdown is of human origin and first appeared in "Shadow City's most wanted!". The character is published by Marvel. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Lockdown ranks among the most featured characters in comics.