Who Is Ringleader? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ringleader is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Charles Last, with over 20 comic issue appearances. Ringleader is the leader of the mercenary group of criminals known as the Death Throws.

Who is Ringleader?

Ringleader's true identity is Charles Last and he would join a team of criminal jugglers called the Death Throws and help free Crossfire from police custody as he was being escorted to trial where Hawkeye and Mockingbird had been subpoenaed to testify against him. The other members of the Death Throws included Oddball , Tenpin , Bombshell , Knicknack and Ringleader. This eccentric group of criminals threw gas bombs, hardballs, razor rings and other objects to knock out police officers and cause confusion during their attack. Crossfire was pleased that Oddball received his message and was very impressed with his new associates. Ringleader speaks with Cross about the money he owes them for services rendered but gets upset when Cross couldn't come up with the funds. Ringleader and the Death Throws decide to ransom off Crossfire because he could no longer pay them for the rescue operation. Hawkeye receives a message from the Death Throws stating they have Crossfire and are willing to sell or trade him. Captain America comes with Hawkeye to the abandoned railroad terminal and gives Barton his shield.

Key facts

Ringleader is of human origin and first appeared in "Volume Two: Clea To Gaea". The character is published by Marvel. With 20 recorded issue appearances, Ringleader ranks among the most featured characters in comics.