MEN'S ROOM LOUIE
Real Name: Louie Ferretti
Class: Human
Occupation: Crimeboss
Group Affiliation: None
Known Relatives: Isabella Feretti (granddaughter, deceased)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Gotham City
First Appearance: Hitman #23 (February, 1998)
Powers: Men’s Room Louie was an influential mob boss with ties to the Gotham City underworld. He suffered from severe gastro-intestinal issues.
History: (Hitman #23, 24) - Men’s Room Louie was one of the top crime bosses in Gotham City. His gastro-intestinal issues forced him to do most of his business from the bathroom. His right hand man Lefty Lugano was killed when a drug deal with 2-Dogz went wrong, and he learned that Hitman was responsible. Louie had acted as a bookie for Hitman in the past, and used his services, but was always irked that Hitman had a moral code, only willing to kill men he considered bad guys. Louie called Hitman for a sit-in, and said he owed him for killing Lugano, no matter the circumstances, and demanded a hit of his choosing. Hitman said he’d accommodate him, but refused to go against his moral code. Louie threatened him, but backed off when he realized Hitman could call in the feared gunslinger Ringo Chen as his backup. Louie decided he wanted Hitman dead, and sent a squad of his men to Noonan’s, Hitman’s normal hangout. The S.A.S. learned that Hitman and his friend Natt the Hat were involved in a friendly fire incident during the Gulf War that killed several S.A.S. soldiers and was covered up. They sent Sgt. Eddie Baker, Page, Plug and Whitey to eliminate them, but they ended up in a firefight with Louie’d men, allowing Hitman and Natt to flee and decimating Louie's men. When Louie learned about the situation he was furious, but still insisted his men kill Hitman.
(Hitman #25-27) - Hitman decided on a risky plan and he and Natt attacked Men’s Room Louie’s mansion, killing a number of his men. Hitman mocked Louie as someone who watched The Godfather too many times and shrugged off his furious tirade about being untouchable as Gotham’s top crime boss. Hitman promised to put each and every one of Louie’s operations out of business and kill all his men before returning and killing Louie last. Hitman was counting on Louie sending his mob after him, and hoped that when they met up with the S.A.S. it would kick off a firefight between his two enemies. Natt thought his plan sounded like something he saw in a movie and wouldn’t work, but was still loyal to his friend. Sgt. Baker found Sean’s photos of his time spent in the Korean War, and mentioned that his father had also served. He was once again conflicted, believing the S.A.S. were on a fool’s errand that didn’t do anything to protect the organization. They called Hitman, telling him Sean was safe, but ordering him to meet them at the Weyland Mill, promising him a quick death. When Hitman and Natt pulled up, so did Louie’s mob, and as predicted they went to war with the S.A.S. Hitman and Natt scoured the grounds looking for Sean, but ran into S.A.S. soldier Whitey. During a struggle Whitey fired a shot that ricocheted and killed him. Hitman and Natt knew the S.A.S. would be out for blood, and Hitman had read Whitey’s mind and knew Sean wasn’t at the mill. When the S.A.S. discovered Whitey’s body they were in agreement that it was time to go ballistic. The S.A.S. disposed of Whitey’s body, and Baker’s concerns about going against the mob added to how much he hated the mission they were on. Page acquired explosives, saying he was willing to burn Gotham to the ground to avenge Whitey, and reminded the recalcitrant baker of the S.A.S. motto “Who Dares Wins.” Baker set Sean free, telling him he had nothing to do with their plans of revenge, but warned him about how close to death he’d come. Sean called up Hitman to tell him he was free and advised he get out of town quick, but Hitman refused to back down from his enemies. The S.A.S. blew up a number of Men’s Room Louie’s businesses, partially blaming him for Whitey’s death, and called him up to know he was next. S.A.S. Plug was shot taking down Louie’s casino, and Baker told Page things had gone too far, coming to blows with him. Plug assured Baker he’d survive and they had to carry out their mission. Hitman and Natt stumbled into a war on Gotham’s streets when the S.A.S. blew up Louie’s mansion. Plug was fatally shot by Louie’s men and Baker went into a blind rage, gunning down row after row of Louie’s men. Page confronted Louie, who promised that no one knew vendettas like the mob, but Page wasn’t intimidated and shot him in the head. Baker spotted Hitman and Natt, telling them to walk away. Page felt Baker was betraying the S.A.S. and shot him. Hitman and Natt pleaded that they made a mistake, but Page still felt obligated to doing his duty. Baker snuck up behind Page and broke his neck. Baker cursed Hitman and Natt, angry and in grief that his closest mates were gone. Baker dragged Page’s corpse to a gas station set on fire after they’d bombed Louie’s mansion, allowing himself to be caught in the ensuing explosion so there would never be a trace of the S.A.S. having been in Gotham City.
Comments: Created by Garth Ennis & John McCrea.
Men's Room Louie was named several times in the Hitman series as Hitman's bookie before he first appeared.
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