Who Is Triphammer? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Triphammer is a Image comic book character, the alter ego of Harley Cohen, with over 23 comic issue appearances. Triphammer is a superhero, analogous to Iron Man, and recurring character in the Powers series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.

Who is Triphammer?

Origin A brilliant inventor, Harley Cohen developed technology that allowed him to become the armored superhero known as Triphammer. Creation Triphammer was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming as one of the many superheroes populating the world of their creator-owned series Powers . He appeared in the series opening story arc as a rather obvious analogue of Iron Man . Character Evolution While most superheroes created for Powers tend to be short-lived creations appearing only in single story arcs, Triphammer was one of the few to become a recurring character and one of the most prominent superhero characters in the series. Major Story Arcs Forever Old friends During his time working in an unnamed superhero group with the likes of Diamond , Retro Girl and Zora , Triphammer invented the prototype for the power drainer, which became be a revolutionary device for law enforcement to deal with powered criminals as it became a regular feature of prisons and interrogation rooms. However, this prototype was destroyed in a fight between Diamond and Diamond's ancient enemy Wolfe . The resulting explosion saw Diamond permanently stripped of his powers. Triphammer was appare.

Key facts

Triphammer is of human origin and first appeared in "Who Killed Retro Girl? Part 3". The character is published by Image. With 23 recorded issue appearances, Triphammer ranks among the most featured characters in comics.