Phillip Hunter (New Earth)




 * "They won't kill you – as long as you don't give them the information they want! Silence is your lifeline!"
 * --Capt. Hunter

Real Name: Phillip Hunter Nicknames: The Searcher; Twin Former Aliases: 408866 (military designation) Other Current Aliases: Capt. Hunter; The Hunter

Status
Occupation: Soldier in the United States military, ultimately achieving the rank of Captain. Legal Status: Phil Hunter was a citizen of the United States with no criminal record. Identity: Secret Marital Status: Marital status unknown Group Affiliation: The Green Berets Base of Operations: Korea; later Vietnam

Origin
Shortly after World War II, U.S. Army veteran Colonel Ben Hunter and his wife gave birth to twin sons, Phil and Nick. At an early age, they learned that one brother could often perceive the emotions and presence of the other. When they were about ten-years-old, Phil fell through a patch of ice and began to drown. Nick saved his life and the bonds of brotherhood forged between them became unbreakable.

Both sons followed their father's career path and enlisted in the military. Phil joined the United States Army and became a Captain in the Green Berets. After several campaigns in Norht Korea, Phil mustered out of the military, while Nick continued working in the Air Force ultimately achieving the rank of Major.

At the height of the Vietnam War, Phil Hunter learned that Viet Cong insurgents had captured his brother. He experienced intense nightmares wherein he saw visions of Nick suffering beneath intense enemy interrogation. Phil re-enlisted in the Army and mounted an expedition to save his brother. Accompanied by a South Vietnamese sympathizer named Lu Lin, they traveled deep into VC territory. Viet Cong soldiers captured Captain Hunter and placed him into a prison camp, but he managed to escape and rescue his brother. The Hunter twins freed two more P.O.W.s and returned to the safe haven of an Army Air Force base where they were reunited with their father.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Place of Death: Captain Hunter's current whereabouts, or even if he is still alive have yet to be revealed. Known Relatives: Ben Hunter (father); Nick Hunter (brother) First Appearance: Our Fighting Forces #99 Final Appearance: Final appearance unknown

History
History of character unknown.

Characteristics
Height: Height unknown Weight: Weight unknown Eyes: Blue Hair: Red Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: While technically not a power, Captain Hunter possessed an uncanny instinct when it came to matters concerning his brother. He would often be aware of his brother's whereabouts and emotional state. Nick likewise experienced similar capabilities when it came to Phil. Known Abilities: Captain Hunter was an expert military tactician and a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. He also possessed great leadership skills and could command the respect of others. Strength Level: In his prime, Captain Hunter possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engaged in intensive regular exercise.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Standard military issue tools and fatigues. Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: Standard military issue (U.S. Army)

Trivia

 * Although Phil and Nick belonged to two separate military units, their serial numbers were very similar. Phil's was 408866, and Nick's was 409966.

Recommended Readings

 * Our Fighting Forces #99
 * Our Fighting Forces #100
 * Our Fighting Forces #101
 * Our Fighting Forces #102
 * Our Fighting Forces #103
 * Our Fighting Forces #104
 * Our Fighting Forces #105

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