Who Is Marksman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Marksman is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Baron Povalski, with over 34 comic issue appearances. Marksman debuted in Smash Comics 33 in May 1942. He would not be seen in continuity again until an Elseworlds miniseries entitiled JLA Destiny. This series was a JLA created by Thomas Wayne, after his wife and son were murdered.

Who is Marksman?

Baron Pavolski was outraged by the Nazi atrocities that were committed in his homeland of Poland. The Marksman was born when the Nazi's invaded his ancestral mansion for a base of operations. By day he masqueraded as Major Hurtz, loyal party member, by night he was The Marksman. His noble birth granted him the training of sword and bow. He worked under cover throughout Europe and aided members of the Justice Society of America . His post World War 2 exploits have not been recorded. In JLA Destiny he joined the fledgling Justice League, a group funded and founded by Thomas Wayne . The Marksman had no superhuman powers.

Key facts

Marksman is of human origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 34 recorded issue appearances, Marksman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.