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| Aliases = Alcatraz; The Rock; Block 1067, Block Group 1
 
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| HistoryText = '''Alcatraz''' is an island located in [[San Francisco|San Francisco Bay]]. It originally served as a lighthouse and a military fortification before being converted into a prison facility in 1933. Due to budgetary reasons and sanitary concerns, Alcatraz ceased to function as a prison in 1963. It was later converted into a National recreation area. Over the years however, Alcatraz has been the scene of several escape attempts and fights between super-powered combatants.
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| Overview = '''Alcatraz''' is an island located in [[San Francisco|San Francisco Bay]]. It originally served as a lighthouse and a military fortification before being converted into a prison facility in 1933. Due to budgetary reasons and sanitary concerns, Alcatraz ceased to function as a prison in 1963. It was later converted into a National recreation area. Over the years however, Alcatraz has been the scene of several escape attempts and fights between super-powered combatants.
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Alcatraz has been a favorite locale for a number of villains, beginning with [[Alexis Luthor (Earth-One)|Lex Luthor]], who materialized in a cell when he [[Time Travel|travelled forward in time]] from [[1906]] [[San Francisco]] and ended up in the prison.<ref>{{c|Superman Vol 1 168}}</ref> His time languishing alone in the cell made him realize that no one would expect him to build a [[Luthor's Lair|Lair]] there, and he fortified its already formidable natural defences with rockets, viewscreens, and a Psychological Warfare room.<ref>{{c|Action Comics Vol 1 332}}</ref>
   
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After a short-lived campaign of psychological warfare against the Man of Steel, Luthor abandoned Alcatraz island.<ref>{{c|Action Comics Vol 1 335}}</ref>
The mercenary known as [[Deathstroke]] once used the empty cell blocks of Alcatraz to bait the [[Teen Titans (New Earth)|Teen Titans]] into a trap. He lured the young speedster [[Impulse]] into the block, where he then temporarily immobolized him with a tranquilizer dart. Before Impulse's super-speed could purge the poison from his system, Deathstroke used his weaponry to shoot out Impulse's kneecap. <ref>''[[Teen Titans Vol 3 2|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #2]]''</ref> Impulse was taken to [[Saint Luke's Hospital]] where he quickly recuperated.
 
   
 
The mercenary known as [[Deathstroke]] once used the empty cell blocks of Alcatraz to bait the [[Teen Titans (New Earth)|Teen Titans]] into a trap. He lured the young speedster [[Impulse]] into the block, where he then temporarily immobolized him with a tranquilizer dart. Before Impulse's super-speed could purge the poison from his system, Deathstroke used his weaponry to shoot out Impulse's kneecap.<ref>{{c|Teen Titans Vol 3 2}}</ref> Impulse was taken to [[Saint Luke's Hospital]] where he quickly recuperated.
Shortly thereafter, the cult of [[Brother Blood]] used the power at their disposal to revive the skeleton of the dead Demon-God, [[Trigon]]. Trigon's remains rose from San Francisco Bay, just off Alcatraz Island, to terrorize the Titans. <ref>''[[Teen Titans Vol 3 10|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #10]]''</ref>
 
   
 
Shortly thereafter, the cult of [[Brother Blood]] used the power at their disposal to revive the skeleton of the dead Demon-God, [[Trigon]]. Trigon's remains rose from San Francisco Bay, just off Alcatraz Island, to terrorize the Titans.<ref>{{c|Teen Titans Vol 3 10}}</ref>
Within a short period of time, Alcatraz's prison facility was re-opened. [[Jinx]] and [[Mammoth]] of the [[Fearsome Five]] were imprisoned and later escaped from Alcatraz Island. <ref>''[[Outsiders Vol 3 12|Outsiders (Volume 3) #12]]-[[Outsiders Vol 3 15|15]]''</ref> Deathstroke was also incarcerated at Alcatraz after a failed attempt to assassinate Star City mayor, [[Oliver Queen]]. He soon escaped however, with the aid of a fellow mercenary named [[Constantine Drakon]]. <ref>''[[Green Arrow Vol 3 71|Green Arrow (Volume 3) #71]]''</ref>
 
   
 
Within a short period of time, Alcatraz's prison facility was re-opened. [[Jinx]] and [[Mammoth]] of the [[Fearsome Five]] were imprisoned and later escaped from Alcatraz Island.<ref>''[[Outsiders Vol 3 12|Outsiders (Volume 3) #12]]-[[Outsiders Vol 3 15|15]]''</ref> Deathstroke was also incarcerated at Alcatraz after a failed attempt to assassinate Star City mayor, [[Oliver Queen]]. He soon escaped however, with the aid of a fellow mercenary named [[Constantine Drakon]].<ref>{{c|Green Arrow Vol 3 71}}</ref>
Some time later, the Teen Titans members known as [[Rose Wilson (New Earth)|Ravager]] and [[Bombshell]] had a fight between one another while transporting the super-villain known as the [[Regulator II (New Earth)|Regulator]] to Alcatraz. <ref>''[[Teen Titans Vol 3 71|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #71]]''</ref>
 
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Some time later, the Teen Titans members known as [[Rose Wilson (New Earth)|Ravager]] and [[Bombshell]] had a fight between one another while transporting the super-villain known as the [[Regulator II (New Earth)|Regulator]] to Alcatraz.<ref>{{c|Teen Titans Vol 3 71}}</ref>
   
 
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* Birdman of Alcatraz (Robert Stroud) <ref>{{c|Detective Comics #628}}</ref>
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* [[Joker (Earth-Two)|Joker]] <ref>{{c|Batman #8}}</ref>
   
 
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Revision as of 02:00, 18 May 2020

Alcatraz has been a favorite locale for a number of villains, beginning with Lex Luthor, who materialized in a cell when he travelled forward in time from 1906 San Francisco and ended up in the prison. His time languishing alone in the cell made

Alcatraz is an island located in San Francisco Bay. It originally served as a lighthouse and a military fortification before being converted into a prison facility in 1933. Due to budgetary reasons and sanitary concerns, Alcatraz ceased to function as a prison in 1963. It was later converted into a National recreation area. Over the years however, Alcatraz has been the scene of several escape attempts and fights between super-powered combatants.

History

Alcatraz has been a favorite locale for a number of villains, beginning with Lex Luthor, who materialized in a cell when he travelled forward in time from 1906 San Francisco and ended up in the prison.[1] His time languishing alone in the cell made him realize that no one would expect him to build a Lair there, and he fortified its already formidable natural defences with rockets, viewscreens, and a Psychological Warfare room.[2]

After a short-lived campaign of psychological warfare against the Man of Steel, Luthor abandoned Alcatraz island.[3]

The mercenary known as Deathstroke once used the empty cell blocks of Alcatraz to bait the Teen Titans into a trap. He lured the young speedster Impulse into the block, where he then temporarily immobolized him with a tranquilizer dart. Before Impulse's super-speed could purge the poison from his system, Deathstroke used his weaponry to shoot out Impulse's kneecap.[4] Impulse was taken to Saint Luke's Hospital where he quickly recuperated.

Shortly thereafter, the cult of Brother Blood used the power at their disposal to revive the skeleton of the dead Demon-God, Trigon. Trigon's remains rose from San Francisco Bay, just off Alcatraz Island, to terrorize the Titans.[5]

Within a short period of time, Alcatraz's prison facility was re-opened. Jinx and Mammoth of the Fearsome Five were imprisoned and later escaped from Alcatraz Island.[6] Deathstroke was also incarcerated at Alcatraz after a failed attempt to assassinate Star City mayor, Oliver Queen. He soon escaped however, with the aid of a fellow mercenary named Constantine Drakon.[7]

Some time later, the Teen Titans members known as Ravager and Bombshell had a fight between one another while transporting the super-villain known as the Regulator to Alcatraz.[8]

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