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| The Hunchback | |
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| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | |
| Aliases: | Hunchback of Notre Dame |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Criminal |
| Gender: | Male |
| Location: | Paris, France |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Born: | Unknown |
| Died: | 1974 |
| Introduction: | Werewolf by Night #16 |
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a fictional criminal and a one-time antagonist featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Based on the concept of Quasimodo from Victor Hugo's seminal 1832 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, this version of the figure is associated with the Werewolf by Night line of titles and appeared in a story called "Death in the Cathedral!" from Werewolf by Night #16 in April, 1974.
Biography[]
The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a mutant criminal living in Paris, France in the modern era. He attempted to hijack an airplane at the Orli Airport, which contained American passenger Jack Russell and his companion, Topaz. The Hunchback kidnapped Topaz and Russell, who was a werewolf, shifted into his more monstrous form in an effort to rescue her. The Hunchback battled against the werewolf in the bell tower of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Werewolf quickly gained the upper hand and was about to throw the Hunchback from the top of the Cathedral when Topaz again regained consciousness and gave Jack control of the monster's body once more. As he realized what was happening, he dropped the Hunchback and grabbed his hand, hoping to save him. The mutant, however, was too heavy and slipped from Jack's grasp, plunging to his death on the ground below.
Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Superhuman durability: The Hunchback had highly durable skin that could withstand the impact of stabbing weapons.
- Superhuman strength: The Hunchback's strength level was greater than that of a normal human, and enabled him to physically grapple with a werewolf.
Skills[]
- Acrobatics: The Hunchback had an increased level of agility that could possibly be described as superhuman and is likely an aspect of being a mutant.
Weaknesses[]
- Kyphosis: A curvature of the upper thoracic spine; commonly referred to as having a "hunchback".
- Strange appearance: Butt-ugly face and had a hunchback.
Equipment[]
- Knife: The Hunchback used a big hunting knife. They are good for making the stabbity stab on things.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Hunchback of Notre Dame II was created by writer Mike Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog based on concepts developed by French author Victor Hugo.
See also[]
External Links[]
Appearances[]
- Werewolf by Night, Volume 1 #16
- Werewolf by Night, Volume 1 #17 (As a corpse only)
 This article relates to characters featured in the Werewolf by Night comic book franchise. |