Who Is Punch? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Punch is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Clyde Phillips, with over 76 comic issue appearances. A villain who usually works with his wife and partner-in-crime, Jewelee.

Who is Punch?

Origin Born and raised in Brooklyn , Clyde Phillips was the childhood sweetheart of the woman who would become Jewelee . He grew up to become a puppeteer and petty thief alongside his now-wife. While walking on the beach he and Jewelee discovered a trunk full of strange items. Using the items he found within the chest, he became the super-villain Punch. At some point he betrayed Bane and was imprisoned in Santa Prisca for two years, before finally escaping. Creation Punch was created by Steve Ditko . He made his first appearance in Captain Atom #85 . Character Evolution Silver Age The Silver Age introduced much of Punch's first and presumed current origin.

Key facts

Punch is of human origin and first appeared in "The Strings Of Punch and Jewelee". The character is published by DC Comics. With 76 recorded issue appearances, Punch ranks among the most featured characters in comics.