Who Is Scavenger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Scavenger is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Peter Mortimer, with over 83 comic issue appearances. Peter Mortimer is a deep-sea diver and pirate who wears a specifically-designed diving suit to scavenge valuable treasure off the ocean floor and sell them at their highest bidder, thus receiving the name "Scavenger". He is an enemy of Aquaman.

Who is Scavenger?

Current Events After the events of Throne of Atlantis , Scavenger scours the ocean floor for all Atlantean weaponry and then sells them off to the highest bidder. Creation Scavenger was created by Nick Cardy and Bob Haney and makes his first appearance in Aquaman #37. He is re-introduced in the New 52 series Aquaman #17 by writer Geoff Johns and artist Paul Pelletier . Major Story Arcs The origins of the Scavenger remain one of the mysteries of the seven seas. He appeared to menace Aquaman and Aqualad in the depths of the ocean in an attempt to find the "Time Decelarator" - an ancient device created by an alien civilisation. Without the usual posturing or boasting of costumed villains, Scavenger went after his goal without explanation of his unusual motif and advanced scientific equipment. Aquaman was able to destroy Scavenger's heavily armed Scorpion ship, but not before Scavenger gained possession of the decelerator. His prize, however only suceeded in sending him on a seemingly reverse trip through time, devolving him into an infant and then nothing.

Key facts

Scavenger is of human origin and first appeared in "When the Sea Dies...". The character is published by DC Comics. With 83 recorded issue appearances, Scavenger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.