Who Is Niccolo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Niccolo is a Creator-Owned comic book character, the alter ego of Niccolo Estes, with over 12 comic issue appearances. Niccolo is a human lackey that works for Tujiro XIV in the Grendel universe. He is recognizable for his asymmetrical sunglasses and long brush-top hair.

Who is Niccolo?

Niccolo serves as an assistant and heavy for Tujiro XIV , a vampire who runs a kabuki troupe as a cover for a slaving ring. He often works in tandem with Yoshi Onagawa . Christine Spar, the second Grendel, is hunting Tujiro and his troupe because they kidnapped and killed her son Anson . She spies on them and learns their habits, then breaks in to their hotel room. Tujiro, Niccolo, and Yoshi confront her. Spar takes out the lights, but Niccolo can see in the dark with his infra-red glasses. However, she rams him in the mouth with the blunt end of her staff, smashing his teeth. Tujiro throws her out of the window.

Key facts

Niccolo is of human origin and first appeared in "[Devil Head Raises]". The character is published by Creator-Owned. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Niccolo ranks among the most featured characters in comics.