History
Eric Hertz worked in a mechanical laboratory in Munich, Germany during the 1940's. One day his arms were caught in a machine and were amputated. Surviving the experience and given reading material on how to operate day-to-day using his mouth and feet, Hertz developed a hatred of all machines and began honing his skills and working himself to his peak physical level. As the "Armless Tiger Man", Hertz used his enhanced strength to wreck machinery in Nazi Germany. Captured by the Nazi's, they learned of Hertz's hatred of machines and sent him to the United States to undermine their defense efforts.
His activities attracted the attention of the Angel after killing an informant that worked at the Johnston Defense plant. The Angel tracked down the Tiger Man and ultimately defeated him at the Johnston plant before he could cause any permanent damage. The Tiger Man then explained his life story to the Angel before being turned over to the FBI and incarcerated.[1]
Hertz died, however the circumstances of his death are to date unrevealed.
Hertz's soul ended up in Hades where in modern times he was a member of Pluto's jury of the undead that were standing trail against Zeus[2]. When Hercules attempted to attack the jury, Tiger Man was among its members who overpowered the demigod[3]. Later when Pluto reneged on a promise to release those trapped in Hades, Armless Tiger Man attacked Pluto but was soundly defeated[4]. Presumably, Armless Tiger Man's soul still resides in Hades.Attributes
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See Also
- 8 appearance(s) of Gustav Hertz (Earth-616)
- 2 minor appearance(s) of Gustav Hertz (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Gustav Hertz (Earth-616)
- 3 image(s) of Gustav Hertz (Earth-616)