Who Is Weasel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Weasel is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Jack Hammer, with over 181 comic issue appearances. Deadpool's friend/henchman, technology expert and weapons dealer. More recently he wanted revenge against Deadpool for being a lousy friend. He was killed and, in the afterlife, struck a deal with Mephisto as Patient Zero.

Who is Weasel?

Origin Weasel attended the same college as Peter Parker . If not for a time traveling Deadpool posing as Peter Parker and taking Weasel on a drinking binge, Weasel's life as an A student wouldn't have been ruined, ending up with him as a loser specializing in technology. He eventually became a weapons dealer and partner to Deadpool, as well as a somewhat reluctant friend. Character Creation Weasel was created by Fabian Nicieza and Joe Madureira but first appeared in a comic not of his creators, Cable Vol.1 issue 3 (1993). A month later, he appeared in the first Deadpool mini-series by his creators. Major Story Arcs Meeting Deadpool Weasel's friendship with Deadpool took him to Madripoor where he was present during the hunt for Tolliver 's will, wherein Deadpool, Copycat , Garrison Kane & Slayback were all seeking out what the late and mysterious Mr. Tolliver's weapons cache contained. This mission, like others Weasel would accompany Deadpool on, would nearly cost him his life; though Weasel isn't quite as defenseless as his meek demeanor might suggest as, at one point during this story he defends himself against the mercenary Comcast; shooting him in the head.

Key facts

Weasel is of human origin and first appeared in "Twenty Questions". The character is published by Marvel. With 181 recorded issue appearances, Weasel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.