Lyle Bolton (DCAU)

Lock-Up
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Real Name	Lyle Bolton
Main Alias	Lock-Up
Base Of Operations	USS Halsey, Arkham Asylum
Status
Alignment	Bad
Identity	Public Identity
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Warden
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Black
Hair	Black
Origin
Universe	DCAU
Creators	Paul Dini · Marty Isenberg · Robert N. Skir
First Appearance	"Lock-Up" (November 19, 1994)

Another fine villain brought to us courtesy of the Wayne Foundation.

— Robin

Lock-Up was an extreme vigilante who was an enemy of Batman.

History

Lyle Bolton was a security expert, hired by the Wayne Foundation to stop the revolving door of Arkham Asylum. However, his methods were unconventional and he was soon fired for use of excessive force. He planned revenge on all those who stood in his way, all those he blamed for the misery of Gotham. The plan failed though, as Batman and Robin stopped him. He was later imprisoned at Arkham itself, but thought of it as beneficial, since he could keep an eye on all the inmates.

When the Joker got angry over Dr. Richard Sprang calling the Riddler as the most genius inmate in Arkham, he hacked into the asylum's computer system and opened the cell doors of all prisoners. Lock-Up assaulted those who had left their cells, and was subdued by Batman before he could kill Jonathan Crane.

Bolton some time later escaped the Arkham Asylum and once was confronted by the new Robin Jason Todd and Batgirl. Jason however would prove to be much more ruthless than the previous Robin Dick Grayson, burying him under the fire escape.

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
• Peak Human Condition
  • Peak Human Strength: Lyle Bolton has demonstrated strength enough to toss Batman and Robin around like rag dolls. This is significant as the Batman is at peak human levels of strength and conditioning.
• Intimidation
• Surveillance
  • Security Expert
    

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Standard police riot gear and equipment includes a tonfa, high-strength hand-cuffs, bulletproof vest, and pepper spray. Bolton carries a chain as his main weapon of choice as well, and is very proficient at using it in combat situations.

Transportation

Lock-Up drove around in an armored van of some sort.

Notes

• Lock-Up was voiced by Bruce Weitz.

Related

• 6 Appearances of Lyle Bolton (DCAU)
• 2 Images featuring Lyle Bolton (DCAU)
• 1 Quotations by or about Lyle Bolton (DCAU)
• Character Gallery: Lyle Bolton (DCAU)

External Links

• Lock-Up at the DC Animated Universe Wiki

Footnotes

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