Squid (Batman)
The Squid is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Clement Carp
The Squid stole confidential documents while in Gotham, which in turn drew the attention of the local vigilante, Batman. For this reason, Squid and his gang escaped from the city and went to Baja California, where they settle until they could make it to the Mexican frontier. When Batman was contacted by the FBI to capture Squid, he travelled to California and although Squid shot Batman, the vigilante managed to capture the crooks and turned them to the authorities. (Detective Comics v1 #497) After the downfall of Rupert Thorne and Tony Falco, the Squid was poised to fill the power vacuum in Gotham's underworld left by their fall. The Squid was able to capture a giant squid which he named "Gertrude", which he kept in a huge aquarium in his hideout, usually feeding his rivals to it. In an attempt to gain control of the Gotham underworld, he and his crew succeeded in capturing Batman and nearly feeding him to Gertude. (Batman v1 #357) Batman was able to barely escape from the tank with his life. After witnessing Batman's escape, Squid started planning his next move against Batman, but before he could even organize his ideas, he was killed by Killer Croc, who shot Squid from a distance to remove him from his path to become Gotham's leading criminal. (Detective Comics v1 #524)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, the Squid was a male human who possessed a round face, dark eyes, and a thin, dark moustache. He had short, black hair that was partially concealed by his choice of headwear. His body type was short and stocky, featuring a heavy-set build with broad shoulders and a thick neck. His clothing consisted of a distinctive costume that featured a dark, hooded tunic or jumpsuit with a high collar. Over this, he wore a light-coloured vest or harness that included several straps across the chest. His ensemble was completed by dark gloves and boots, along with a circular, metallic-looking headband or headpiece worn over his forehead. He frequently carried a specialized handheld weapon designed to project ink or smoke to obscure his movements. (Detective Comics v1 #497)
Powers and abilities
The Squid demonstrated a proficiency in professional espionage and tactical coordination by leading a criminal crew in the theft of high-security government documents. He exhibited skill in marksmanship by discharging a firearm and successfully wounding a target during a confrontation. He showed an aptitude for risk management and logistical planning by moving his operations across international borders to evade local authorities. Furthermore, he displayed a high degree of organizational leadership by commanding a group of subordinates to carry out complex heists and maintained a disciplined focus on securing sensitive intelligence for his own criminal objectives. (Detective Comics v1 #497)
Notes
- The Squid was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton where he made his first appearance in Detective Comics v1 #497 (December, 1980).
Appearances
- Detective Comics v1:
- Batman v1:
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