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Turk Barrett (Earth-616)

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Real Name
Current Alias

Aliases
Mauler, Stilt-Man, Santa Claus

Identity

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Relatives
Ricon (son)

Universe

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Gender

Hair

Status
Citizenship

Occupation
Thug

Origin
Origin
Human

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History

Turk Barrett was a small-time crook associated with Eric Slaughter and The Kingpin. Barrett once stole the Mauler armor to unsuccessfully confronted Daredevil. [1] Turk later stole the Stilt-Man armor. He offered his services to the Kingpin but was declined. The Kingpin contended that he did not employ "idiots" and he considered Turk to be an "idiot". The original creator of the Stilt-Man armor, Wilbur Day, contacted Daredevil with knowledge of how to defeat Barrett. [2]

Turk has spent quite a bit of time at "Josie's Bar and Grill" in New York City and his primary associate is "Grotto" who often reluctantly participates in Turk's schemes. Turk once mugged a "Santa" at Christmas and intended to use the Yuletide attire to swindel charitable donations from others. In this instance when he was confronted by a disoriented Matt Murdock, Turk stabbed Murdock seriously ,almost fatally, wounding him. [3]

Paraphernalia

Equipment

The Mauler power armor provided protection from physical and energy attacks, boosted the wearer's strength and stamina to superhuman levels, and slightly boosted the wearer's reflexes/coordination. Internal life support systems could keep a wearer functional for several days. Electric, air-breathing turbines in the calves allowed the wearer to fly. On the right arm, a solid state laser cannon was mounted, as well as an electron particle gun (which used the laser cannon in short-pulse mode as a guide). The left palm could generate a high-frequency electric shock.

Notes

  • This editor is not of the opinion that Turk Barrett first appeared in Daredevil #69. Although that character was also of African American descent, he was also a Black Militant. Turk Barrett has worked for several predominantly white crime cartels and the white "Grotto" appears to be his best friend.

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  1. ↑ Daredevil #176
  2. ↑ Daredevil #186
  3. ↑ Daredevil #229
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