History: (Strange Adventures II #1, 2) - Mortician was a feared politically connected figure associated with Entreplaneteurs, Inc., and he made a name for himself on Hardcore Station. He made a deal with Tigorr and Captain Comet, they would retrieve a data bank for him in exchange for cash, but Tigorr was only pulling a scam. Tigorr left Hardcore Station, and Comet was left behind to take the heat. Mortician demanded what he paid for, and when Comet admitted he didn't have it the Mortician had his alien goons beat him mercilessly. Comet's friend Chief Justice Max tried to convince Mortician to lay off, but the gangster was unmoved. he brought his thugs to Captain Comet's apartment, swearing he wanted Comet's heart, but the hero wasn't home, he was in hiding. Lord Synarr appeared, telling them he needed Comet healthy for his future plans and bloodily slaughtered Mortician and his men, leaving behind only bloodstains.