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Who Is Scotty McDowell? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Scotty McDowell (Marvel): A close friend and ally to Jessica Drew, the Spider-woman. He was bound to a wheelchair, and after some time, his mental condition worsened and he bec

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Scotty McDowell is a Marvel comic book character, with over 23 comic issue appearances. A close friend and ally to Jessica Drew, the Spider-woman. He was bound to a wheelchair, and after some time, his mental condition worsened and he became the mercenary known as the Hornet.

Who is Scotty McDowell?

Scotty McDowell is a professional criminologist who lost the use of his legs due to an accident. Confined to a wheelchair, Scotty can study evidence and crack cases but not enter the field. He trained Spider-Woman / Jessica Drew as a professional crime fighter and bounty hunter. He was her business partner for a while. Scotty after his metamorphose Scotty was briefly mutated by Dr. Karl Malus , given all the powers of the Fly/Richard Deacon. As the Hornet, Scotty had superhuman strength, able to lift c. 10 tons.

Key facts

Scotty McDowell is of human origin and first appeared in "Beware the Spider Woman ... Bounty Hunter". The character is published by Marvel. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Scotty McDowell ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Scotty McDowell?

A close friend and ally to Jessica Drew, the Spider-woman. He was bound to a wheelchair, and after some time, his mental condition worsened and he became the mercenary known as the Hornet.

When did Scotty McDowell first appear?

Scotty McDowell first appeared in "Beware the Spider Woman ... Bounty Hunter".

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