Clipper (New Earth)

Real Name: Real name unknown Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: No known former aliases Other Current Aliases: Many aliases

Status
Occupation: Occupation unknown Legal Status: Legal status unknown Identity: Secret Marital Status: Marital status unknown Group Affiliation: No known group affiliation Base of Operations: New York City

Origin
Origin of character unknown.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Known Relatives: No known relatives First Appearance: Flash 20 (Volume 2, 1988)

History
The Clipper was a hero who operated in Depression-era New York City. He acquired his name from his practice of clipping off the tops of the ears of criminals he did not kill or imprison, with the intention that they could never again pass as honest men.

He led a glamorous lifestyle when not fighting crime. Using a variety of aliases, he would attend large social gatherings to garner information that might tip him off to an injustice that needed to be righted.

The Clipper's methods were very extreme and very brutal but he was loved by the common people. However, he would sometimes apprehend a criminal, and then turn around and exact punishment on the victims for some small infraction made in the distant past.

One night while drunk, the Clipper came to the aid of a young Mason Trollbridge being pestered by bullies. The boy became his assistand and sidekick.

The Clipper eventually disappeared, giving his costume to Mason before he left.

Characteristics
Height: x'xx" Weight: xxx lbs (xxx kg) Eyes: Eye colour unknown Hair: Hair colour unknown Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: No known powers. Known Abilities: No known abilities. Strength Level: Strength level unknown

Miscellaneous
Equipment: No known equipment. Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: No known weapons.

Recommended Readings

 * Flash 23 (Volume 2, 1989)

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