Who Is Skyhook? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Skyhook is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Aleister Hook, with over 17 comic issue appearances. Aleister Hook was a victim of vigilante justice for abducting children in 1880's London. In the present, he operates in Metropolis as the child abductor/torturer named Skyhook.

Who is Skyhook?

Origin In 1880s London the man known to the children he abducted as Uncle Hook. Aleister Hook abducted children and brought them to an abandoned church where he performed satanic rituals. After being seen abducting a child, Aleister locked himself and his young brainwashed children in the abandoned church. A mob of men, women and parents broken down the doors to the church to reclaim their children who were still pledging allegiance to Uncle Hook. The mob restrained Aleister by hanging him upside-down over a pentagram. The mob debated his fate and then proceeded to burn down the church with Aleister still inside. While Aleister made a final plea of forgiveness to God, Satan rebuked him by reminding Aleister that his bargain was made with him. Strange cries were heard and one witness saw a strange figure emerge from the flames.

Key facts

Skyhook is of other origin and first appeared in "Wings". The character is published by DC Comics. With 17 recorded issue appearances, Skyhook ranks among the most featured characters in comics.