Who Is Stiletto? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Stiletto is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Tom Stuart, with over 47 comic issue appearances. A mercenary for hire whom fought against Luke Cage, Captain America and Spider-man among others.

Who is Stiletto?

Origin Tom Stuart is the son of Tyler Stuart who was the former warden of Seagate Prison that held Luke Cage for a brief time. Tyler Stuart lost his position as the warden when Luke Cage escaped and Tom told his father that Cage will always be a con and vowed revenge. Tom became the costumed mercenary knowned as Stiletto for his use various blades and daggers. Stiletto has been secretly following Cage when he decided to team up with two former Seagate escapees named Shades and Comanche . The trio was going to help save Cage's girlfriend named Claire Temple who was being framed for murder and was held hostage by a former Seagate prison guard named Rackham. The trio came to Rackham's home when Stiletto appeared and caused the house to collapse with his special blades. Shades and Comanche were knocked unconscious by the falling debris and Caged protected them when Stiletto attacked. Stiletto told Cage he was taking him back to Seagate and that his criminal kind was terrorizing the country far too long.

Key facts

Stiletto is of human origin and first appeared in "Shake Hands With Stiletto". The character is published by Marvel. With 47 recorded issue appearances, Stiletto ranks among the most featured characters in comics.