Jackhammer (comics)
Jackhammer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jenny Blake Isabella and artist Bob Brown, the character first appeared in Daredevil #123. He was an agent and division leader of Hydra during the criminal leadership of Silvermane. He subsequently left Hydra and gained superhuman attributes through a treatment provided by Power Broker, Inc.
Publication history
Jackhammer was first mentioned as a Hydra leader in Daredevil #121; he debuted in Daredevil #123, created by Jenny Blake Isabella and Bob Brown. He later appeared in Captain America #371, #373-378, Guardians of the Galaxy #28-29, Captain America #412-414, Thunderbolts #24-25, Union Jack #1-2, and Captain America: Sam Wilson #15.Fictional character biography
Jackhammer is a costumed agent/division leader of Hydra when it was under the leadership of the crime lord Silvermane. When they arrange a kidnapping of Foggy Nelson, Daredevil, Black Widow, and S.H.I.E.L.D. pursue them. Jackhammer is among those who fought Daredevil and is defeated.Jackhammer later leaves Hydra and gains superhuman strength from a treatment at Power Broker, Inc. He starts a relationship with wrestler Poundcakes, whose rebuff threatens the first date of Captain America and Diamondback. Anaconda and Asp render Jackhammer and Poundcake unconscious.
Dr. Karl Malus of Power Broker, Inc. forms the group Power Tools with Jackhammer and other villains in their plot to capture Battlestar and other characters when they de-powered them. He is among the villains who battle Captain America.
During The Infinity War storyline, Jackhammer leaves Power Tools and joins Doctor Octopus' incarnation of the Masters of Evil. He is among the villains who turn on Doctor Octopus, causing him to flee.
Jackhammer participates in an attack on the Thames Tunnel, threatening many civilians inside. He is swiftly defeated by the superhero Union Jack.