Who Is Shrike? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shrike is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 48 comic issue appearances. He became the new chief enforcer and assassin for Blüdhaven's new crimelord, Blockbuster, in order to assassinate Nightwing; who he blames for his master's Death.

Who is Shrike?

Creation Shrike was created by Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel. He first appeared in Robin: Year One #3 as a boy, and later returned in the mantle of Shrike in Nightwing #54. History Shrike harbors a long-standing enmity for Dick Grayson dating back to their youth, when the two shared a friendship that was in many ways doomed from its inception. While Grayson served the cause of justice as the Batman 's partner Robin , the boy who would become known as the predatory Shrike traveled alone throughout the Pacific Rim, learning an array of martial arts skills both sacred and profane from a variety of unsavory teachers, including several former operatives of the insidious League of Assassins . In the back streets of Hong Kong, Shrike met the "Master" who would forge the already disciplined killing machine, undertaking contract eliminations throughout Asia and the former Soviet bloc, and never once failing to make a kill. Bat-family Clash Shrike VS Nightwing In time, he returned to America to have his revenge on Grayson for the death of his master. He was able to defeat an injured and exhausted Grayson before he was rescued by Black Canary . He clashed with Grayson again this time as the .

Key facts

Shrike is of human origin and first appeared in "Nightwing: Secret Files & Origins". The character is published by DC Comics. With 48 recorded issue appearances, Shrike ranks among the most featured characters in comics.