Ding-Dong Daddy (New Earth)




 * "Code of the road: There ain't no prizes for second place."
 * --Ding-Dong Daddy

Real Name: Dowd (first name unknown) Nicknames: Ding-Dong Daddy Former Aliases: No known former aliases Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status
Occupation: Custom car builder; criminal Legal Status: Ding-Dong Daddy is a citizen of the United States with a criminal record Identity: Secret Marital Status: Single Group Affiliation: No known group affiliation Base of Operations: The town of Harrison

Origin
Very little is known of the history behind the man who would become known as Ding-Dong Daddy. Several years ago, he established himself in the hot rod circuit with his Demon Dragster – a modified t-bucket Hot Rod. Before long however, he decided to use his knowledge of auto mechanics as the backbone of a criminal gang. He set himself up in a small bike shop where he began construction of several customized vehicles designed to aid him in his underworld exploits.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Known Relatives: No known relatives First Appearance: Teen Titans (Volume 1) #3 Final Appearance: Teen Titans (Volume 1) #3

History
Ding-Dong came to the town of Harrison where he began a recruitment drive for his hot rod gang. He scouted out the area surrounding Harrison High School and succeeded in seducing several high school drop-outs into joining his gang.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Commission on Education called upon the Teen Titans to investigate the increasing drop-out rate among students in the Harrison area. After investigating the high schools, they learned of Ding-Dong’s operation and embarked upon a plan to bring him down. They disguised themselves as drop-outs and convinced Ding-Dong to let them join his gang. Before long however, the Titans exposed his criminal exploits and Ding-Dong was arrested.

Ding-Dong Daddy's current whereabouts and activities (or even if he is still alive) are unknown.

Animated Series
Ding-Dong Daddy made one appearance on the Teen Titans animated series. In the episode, Revved Up, he stole a Titanium alloy briefcase from Robin and challenged him to a drag race to win it back. While Ding-Dong rode in his t-bucket hot rod, Robin raced him on his motorcycle. Robin’s friends, Cyborg and Beast Boy attempted to help him, but Ding-Dong put the T-Car out of commission by way of his moving "Pit-Stop on Wheels" (driven by two multi-colored gremlins). Robin ultimately won the race however, and recovered his briefcase.

Characteristics
Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown Eyes: Unknown Hair: Black Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: No known powers. Known Abilities: Ding-Dong Daddy was a skilled auto-mechanic, specializing in custom made hot rods. Strength Level: Ding-Dong Daddy possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and build who engaged in no regular exercise.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Pit-Stop on Wheels (Animated series only) Transportation: The Screamin' Demon - a modified t-bucket hot rod Weapons: The Beach Bomb - a truck that launched projectile surf-boards

Trivia

 * Ding-Dong Daddy is based on Ed "Big Dadd" Roth, an artist and custom car designer who earned notoriety in 1960s Southern California with his modified hot rods and trademark character, Rat-Fink.

Recommended Readings

 * Teen Titans (Volume 1) #3

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