- Hypno-Hustler
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caption = Hypno-Hustler from www.spiderfan.org
comic_color = background:#ff8080
character_name = Hypno-Hustler
publisher =Marvel Comics
debut = "The Spectacular Spider-Man " #24
creators =Bill Mantlo ,Frank Springer
alliance_color = background:#c0c0ff
alter_ego = Unknown
status = Unknown
alliances = None
previous_alliances = The Mercy Killers
aliases = None
powers = Hypnotic ability by use of a specialized guitarThe Hypno-Hustler is a
fictional character , acomic book supervillain in theMarvel Comics universe. Created byBill Mantlo andFrank Springer , the character first appeared in "The Spectacular Spider-Man " #24.The Hypno-Hustler can perform
hypnosis with the aid of his guitar, and when teamed with his backup band, The Mercy Killers, can perform mass hypnosis. His boots can emit knockout gas on demand, and have retractable knives in the soles.Other versions
"Spider-Man: Reign"
In the alternate future "" as conceived by
Kaare Andrews , in which manysuperhero es had grown old and retired, Hypno-Hustler is an aged supervillain, now sympathizing withSpider-Man . Realizing that Spider-Man is coming out of retirement and the Reign will be challenged, he attempts to help by using his old hypno-music from a boombox to distract Reign officers and encourage citizens to revolt. Unfortunately, his boombox loses power and the officers swiftly retaliate with deadly force, killing him immediately.External links
*http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=5861
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