HAROLD ALLNUT

Real Name: Harold Allnut

Class: Human

Occupation: Mechanic

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: Herka (mother)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Gotham City, formerly Hub City

First Appearance: Question I #33 (December, 1989)

Powers: Harold was deformed and mute, but was a brilliant mechanic.

History: (Question I #33) - Harold was born severely deformed mute. His mother Herka was disgusted with his physical appearance and grew to hate him, blaming him for how he was born. Harold grew up to be a brilliant mechanic, able to fix just about anything that was broken. Herka didn’t see Harold’s obvious positive qualities, and the last straw for Harold was overhearing her rant about how she detested him, handing her a portable television he repaired and watching her break it. Harold left his home in Gotham City and went on the road, ending up in Hub City. Mayor Myra Fermin was driving with her daughter Jackie when her car broke down. Harold offered his assistance, helping her repair the car. Fermin needed to stop by her office and was shocked to find her security guard dead with his head caved in. Fermin had discovered Judge Whelperson was on the take, and demanded he resign or have his crimes exposed. The judge had murderer Cathy Fergosi released on his own recognizance and recruited him to kill Myra. Harold helped Myra avoid Cathy, leading to a cat-and-mouse game in the office until Harold managed to trap Cathy in the building’s elevator. Question, a vigilante ally of Myra, arrived, saying he’d come to save her but she told him he was too late. Jackie gave Harold a medal she’d gotten in school, and he gladly accepted her gift before returning to the road.

Comments: Created by Dennis O'Neil & Denys Cowan.

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