Onomatopoeia, from the cover to Green Arrow #13. Art by Matt Wagner.

Onomatopoeia is a DC Comics supervillain who has faced Green Arrow. He first appeared in Green Arrow #11 (February 2002). He was created by Kevin Smith and Phil Hester. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (500x758, 171 KB)Promotional cover art for Green Arrow #13, by Matt Wagner. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (500x758, 171 KB)Promotional cover art for Green Arrow #13, by Matt Wagner. ... DC Comics is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) is a DC Comics superhero. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Phil Hester (born in 1966 in the state of Iowa) is an American comic book artist, penciller and writer. ...

Character History

Nothing at all is known about Onomatopoeia, certainly not his name or face. When his face was once partially uncovered it was seen that he is a caucasian male but that is the extent of our knowledge of him. Typical Caucasian skull The term Caucasian race, Caucasian or Caucasoid is used to refer to people whose ancestry can be traced back to Europe, North Africa, West Asia, Indian subcontinent and parts of Central Asia. ... The shield and spear of the Roman God Mars are often used to represent the male sex In heterogamous species, male is the sex of an organism, or of a part of an organism, which typically produces smaller, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) that are able to fertilise female gametes (ova). ...

Onomatopoeia is a serial killer who targets non-powered, vigilante superheroes. He earned his name because he imitates noises around him, such as dripping taps, gunshots etc. It seems that he may be able to perfectly imitate these sounds but that has been left ambiguous. He invariably carries two semiautomatic handguns, and army knife, and is a skilled unarmed combatant. Serial killers are individuals who have a history of multiple slayings of victims who were usually unknown to them beforehand. ... Superhero fiction invariably features characters with superhuman, supernatural or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers, also spelled super-powers. Below is a list of many of those that have been known to be used. ... A vigilante is someone who takes enforcement of law or moral code into his or her own hands. ... Batman and Superman, two of the most recognizable and iconic superheroes. ... Look up onomatopoeia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A handgun is a firearm small enough to be carried and used in one hand. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ...

He once stated his nickname to one of his victims after he shot and killed her. This was the only time he has been seen speaking normally. He dresses all in black with black gloves and wears a full, black hood decorated by concentric white circles. Look up Hood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

One of his notable targets was Connor Hawke, the second Green Arrow. He shot Connor, who was saved by his father Oliver Queen (the first and original Green Arrow). While Connor was being operated on in the hospital, Onomatopoeia returned to finish the job, but was stopped by Queen and Black Canary. He managed to escape and remains at large, making a brief cameo in the Infinite Crisis event during the "Battle of Metropolis." Green Arrow (Connor Hawke) is a DC Comics superhero. ... Black Canary is a DC Comics superheroine character. ... Infinite Crisis was a seven-issue comic book limited series published by DC Comics. ... The Battle of Metropolis is a fictional DC Comics event. ...

It remains uncertain whether or not Onomatopoeia is a metahuman, however in his encounter with Green Arrow, he took six arrows without stopping. He took two to one shoulder, one to the other, one in between the first and middle knuckles of his right hand, one through his right foot, one through the palm of his right hand, none of which slowed him or even impaired his manual dexterity. After being shot, he took a seven story drop off the roof of the Star City hospital and still managed to run away before Green Arrow could find him. While he may not be a metahuman proper, it is logical that he is enhanced in some way. Metahuman is a term to describe superhumans in the DC Universe. ...

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