- Trigger Twins
The Trigger Twins are the names of two sets of fictional Western themed
comic book characters published byDC Comics .Heroes
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debut = "All-Star Western" #58 (May 1951)
creators =Robert Kanigher (writer)Carmine Infantino (art)
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powers = Excellent marksmenThe Trigger Twins first appear in "
All-Star Western " #58 (May 1951), the first issue of that title under its new name (previously known as "All Star Comics "), and was one of the features that replaced the previous stars, theJustice Society of America . The series was created byRobert Kanigher andCarmine Infantino .The series feature the adventures of a pair of twin brothers, Walt and Wayne Trigger. The series' running theme has Wayne covering for his brother Walt on various adventures as needed, through secretly wearing identical clothes and using a twin of Walt's horse, so that no one suspects that Wayne was covering for Walt.
The series ran through "All Star Western" #116 (1961) after which they were replaced by another feature, and were unseen until "Showcase" #72 (February 1968) when a story was reprinted under the banner, "Top Gun", a oneshot filler issue. In 1973 they were given a short-lived title. The Twins last appeared in "
All-Star Squadron " during the "Crisis on Infinite Earths ", at which point it is revealed they reside on Earth-Two.Villains
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debut = "Detective Comics" #667 (October 1993)
creators =Chuck Dixon (script)Graham Nolan (pencils)
alter_ego = Tom and Tad Trigger
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powers =A modern pair of Trigger Twins are introduced in "Detective Comics" #667 (October 1993). They are Tom and Tad Trigger, a pair of criminals who resemble their Old West counterparts, although it is unknown if they are actually related. They first meet when they both decide, separately, to rob the same bank at the same time. Though shocked and confused at seeing how they look alike (in a move which exposes their faces to the bank customers) they decide to work together in finishing the robbery and escaping.
They later try and make more money by robbing a local mafia numbers runner; despite two of his men being killed by the duo, the boss of the organization talks the twins into working for him. They soon set to work killing the man's adversaries.
Later, the two encounter the Azrael Batman during a heist of a Gotham Subway train.
A blonde, female criminal rescues them from a chain gang. She fools them into believing she is their long lost sister; this is a ruse to ensure their help in her plans. Robin and many other heroes, including modern day versions of
Pow Wow Smith and Nighthawk help take them down. Much of the action takes place in a recreation of a classic wild west town/Gotham City tourist attraction in "Robin Annual" #6 (1997).Around this time, they are hired by the super-powered villain Roland Desmond, operating out of the city of
Blüdhaven .Infinite Crisis
As with many other villains, the twins join up with the
Secret Society of Super Villains . As part of an army, they are sent to destroy the city of Metropolis. Another army of superheroes face them. During what is called "Battle of Metropolis ", the twins are shot down in the street by a group of vigilantes that include the current Vigilante and Wild Dog who were perched on a nearby rooftop. This battle takes place in "Infinite Crisis " #7. Their subsequent status or whether they survived is unknown.External links
* [http://home.aol.com/MG4273/westernc.htm#Twins DC Western Comic Books profile: Trigger Twins]
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/triggert.htm Toonopedia article on the Trigger Twins]
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