Who Is Robbie Robertson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Robbie Robertson is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Joseph Robertson, with over 1,669 comic issue appearances. Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Bugle, and perhaps the best friend to J. Jonah Jameson.

Who is Robbie Robertson?

Origin Joseph “Robbie” Robertson was born in Harlem, New York. His passion for journalism began in high school. One of his more ambitious articles at the time featured Lonnie Thompson Lincoln , who would later become the brutal hit man Tombstone. However Lonnie threatened Robbie and he was forced to not publish his article. Years later, while working as a reporter in Philadelphia, Robbie encountered Lincoln again, who this time had just murdered one of Robbie's contacts. Once again, Lincoln threatened Robertson, and the journalist fled to New York and began working for the Daily Bugle . He told no one of the murder he witnessed. He is married to Martha and they have had two sons.

Key facts

Robbie Robertson is of human origin and first appeared in "In The Clutches Of...The Kingpin!". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,669 recorded issue appearances, Robbie Robertson ranks among the most featured characters in comics.