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Who Is Shockwave? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shockwave (DC Comics): An operative for the 1000, Shockwave wears a armored suit allowing him to create powerful vibrational shock waves that can level buildings. He attacke

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Shockwave is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Arnold Pruett, with over 43 comic issue appearances. An operative for the 1000, Shockwave wears a armored suit allowing him to create powerful vibrational shock waves that can level buildings. He attacked Booster-Gold headquarters Reilleau Tower.

Who is Shockwave?

Fighting the Devil Arnold Pruett is a mercenary with a highly technological power-suit, who has worked for the criminal organization The 1000 of Metropolis. In his first appearance he came into conflict with the Blue Devil after stealing kryptonite from S.T.A.R. Labs in Metropolis and after destroying the building Blue Devil lived in. Shockwave swore vengeance on Blue Devil for foiling his robbery and has harbored animosity to Blue Devil from that point on. Since then, Shockwave has run afoul of the likes of Booster Gold , Superman and the Teen Titans . Pruett also has two children that he loves and ironically wants to protect them from all things evil.

Key facts

Shockwave is of human origin and first appeared in "Get Me Outta Here!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 43 recorded issue appearances, Shockwave ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shockwave?

An operative for the 1000, Shockwave wears a armored suit allowing him to create powerful vibrational shock waves that can level buildings. He attacked Booster-Gold headquarters Reilleau Tower.

What is Shockwave's real name?

Shockwave's real identity is Arnold Pruett.

When did Shockwave first appear?

Shockwave first appeared in "Get Me Outta Here!".

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