The thing about rumors, they're often true. 
- — Rumor src
Mario was a bodyguard who became the extremist vigilante Rumor.
History
Mario was the bodyguard of Paul Karon. When Karon was introducing his latest invention, a device that shot low sound vibrations that could destroy buildings, he was attacked by the Joker, who ended up crippling him. Mario felt guilty at his failure to save his boss, and vowed to kill the super-villains of Gotham City, something Batman never had the courage to do.
Using an exosuit that Karon had created to fix his condition, Mario became known as Rumor. He began capturing Gotham's criminals, planning to use Karon's vibration device to kill all of them at once. Penguin trips an alarm at a Museum on purpose so Batman can arrest him. However, Batman could not stop him from taking Penguin and Catwoman, but he did get a small piece of the suit, identifying Paul Karon's company as its creator. While Batman first suspects Karon, he soon realizes it was Mario.
Batman and Robin, with the help of Paul Karon, managed to find Rumor's hideout and defeat him, though they also end up accidentally releasing the super-villains. After they are defeated, the villains, along with Rumor, are taken in by the GCPD with Rumor complaining he did not deserve to be arrested.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Weaponry
- Stick Fighting
- Gadgetry: Rumor stole and used his employer's technologically advanced suit to enhance his skills.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): Rumor was an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, being able to take on such fighters as Batman.
- Thievery
- Tactical Analysis
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Rumor Exosuit
Weapons
- Electronic Bo-Staff: Rumor used a steel Bo staff that had an electrified end.
Notes
- Rumor was voiced by Ron Perlman.
Related
- 1 Appearances of Rumor (The Batman TV Series)
- 1 Images featuring Rumor (The Batman TV Series)
- 2 Quotations by or about Rumor (The Batman TV Series)
- Character Gallery: Rumor (The Batman TV Series)
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