Who Is Wrecker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wrecker is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Frank Smith, with over 4 comic issue appearances. The Wrecker is a hooded gang leader from Brooklyn who runs a protection racket.

Who is Wrecker?

Origin The Wrecker runs a protection racket in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn . His gang had been evading NYPD successfully until Giant Man and The Wasp were called in. The two Avengers went undercover and bought a hardware store in the area from Mr. Smith, who wanted to sell up as he refused to pay protection money. When The Wrecker and his gang attacked the store they were defeated and apprehended by the heroes who revealed Mr. Smith himself was The Wrecker. Creation The Wrecker was created by Stan Lee and Carl Burgos . While the first character to be named 'The Wrecker', the character was not meant for greatness.

Key facts

Wrecker is of human origin and first appeared in "The Gangsters and the Giant; A Titan Rides the Train". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Wrecker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.