You drongos will have to do better than that if you want to beat the devil! 
- — Tasmanian Devil src
Tasmanian Devil is an Australian superhero who was a member of the Global Guardians.
History
The origins of Hugh Dawkins' abilities are unknown (he once claimed that his mother was a were-Tasmanian devil who raised him in a Tasmanian Devil cult who gave him a Tasmanian Devil amulet and sold his soul to a Tasmanian Devil after injecting him with radioactive Tasmanian Devil musk from a race of alien Tasmanian Devils. It can be safely assumed, however, that he was joking). Whatever their source though, he used them to become Australia's foremost superhero, and a founding member of the Global Guardians. Originally, Hugh appeared to be a normal man with the ability to increase his size and mass and who wore an all concealing black bodysuit; however, in recent years, possibly due to the effects of the Dominators' Meta-Gene bomb, he has actually transformed into a gigantic, fur covered Tasmanian Devil.
Hugh worked with the Global Guardians for some time, at one point teaming up with Infinity Inc alongside them (on which occasion, he went through a phony wedding with Yolanda Montez, the second Wildcat, while on a case). Following the dissolution of the Guardians, Hugh joined the Justice League International for a time, and later the Ultramarine Corps. He rejoined the Global Guardians when they reformed, but was later attacked and skinned by the villain Prometheus, who turned his pelt into a rug. Hugh was believed dead, but had in fact been placed in stasis by Prometheus, and he has since been fully healed after being immersed in a fountain of youth. Hugh has since returned to Australia.
Dawkins saved Hush from some thieves when he was in Australia, impersonating Bruce Wayne.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Therianthropy: He can transform at will into a giant Tasmanian Devil, in which form he has razor sharp claws and fangs.
- Size Alteration (Formerly): Originally, Hugh could increase his size and mass at will.[2]
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Speed: He can move fast enough to dodge bullets.
- Claws: His claws can cut through steel.
- Fangs
Notes
- Tasmanian Devil first appeared in Super Friends continuity in Super Friends #9 by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon. He was introduced in mainstream continuity in Infinity Inc. #32 by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Todd McFarlane.
Trivia
Originally, Hugh had a full body, head to toe black suit with stylized white T against a full black costume and eye slits.
Related
- 84 Appearances of Hugh Dawkins (New Earth)
- 20 Images featuring Hugh Dawkins (New Earth)
- 2 Quotations by or about Hugh Dawkins (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Hugh Dawkins (New Earth)
Footnotes
  This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or simply the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats. |