Steeljack - Revision history

Infobroker at 00:28, 8 January 2022

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Infobroker: context. Remind people who Ismiri is

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context. Remind people who Ismiri is

Infobroker at 02:08, 24 October 2021

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Infobroker at 18:51, 18 June 2021

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Infobroker at 01:47, 18 June 2021

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50.39.235.92 at 17:38, 27 March 2021

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Astrozac at 05:24, 10 April 2017

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Astrozac at 05:47, 8 January 2017

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Dornbeast at 01:47, 29 August 2016

2016-08-29T01:47:46Z

TranquilityFrog: Added links to initial Donnelly Ferguson & Kiefer Square; corrected spelling of both

2016-06-03T14:30:16Z

Added links to initial Donnelly Ferguson & Kiefer Square; corrected spelling of both

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 === The Jail Bird Years ===
 Although he had some moderate solo success as a criminal, Carl ended up in and out of prison, spending over twenty years in the Biro Island Correctional Facility. When he was released in 1998 he vowed  to "go straight" and never return. This proved to be difficult due to his well-known reputation and distinctive likeness. Finding work was hard, especially when the system itself had rules that made moving on very difficult.
 === The Tangled Trail to Redemption ===
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 * His weight? It's a guess based on a comment made to Ismiri, i.e. Cutlass.   He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career.
 == Issues of Interest ==

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 |observations =
 * Steeljack's physical appearance, facial features, body movement, is heavily influenced by the persona of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. Mitchum played several film noir characters that are reflected in the personality and character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
-* His weight is based on a comment made to Ismiri.  He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career..
+* His weight? It's a guess based on a comment made to Ismiri, i.e. Cutlass.   He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career.

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 * His weight is based on a comment made to Ismiri.  He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career..
 }}
 [[Category: Villains]][[Category: Heroes]]

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 |observations =
-* The basis for Steeljack's physical appearance is heavily influenced by the persona of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. It wasn't just the physical traits, Mitchum played several film noir characters that are reflected in the personality and character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
+* Steeljack's physical appearance, facial features, body movement, is heavily influenced by the persona of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. Mitchum played several film noir characters that are reflected in the personality and character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
 * His weight is based on a comment made to Ismiri.  He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career..

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 |observations =
-* The basis for Steeljack's physical appearance is heavily influenced by the physical appearance and emotional attitudes of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. Mitchum played several film noir characters that shared many of the traits that make up the personality and basic character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
+* The basis for Steeljack's physical appearance is heavily influenced by the persona of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. It wasn't just the physical traits, Mitchum played several film noir characters that are reflected in the personality and character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
 * His weight is based on a comment made to Ismiri.  He claims to have weighed more earlier in his career..

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:38, 27 March 2021
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	This distrust left him little choice but to turn to an old criminal colleague, [[Donnelly Ferguson]], known to many as the '''Broker'''. He could cut deals, and find work for any that weren't afraid to bend the laws, even break them for money. There was a string of "Black Mask" killings going on in and near Kiefer Square. The residents were getting nervous and anxieties ran high. They needed help, but given the neighborhood, and the people involved, the official channels weren't doing much. So they cut a deal, Steeljack needed the work, Kiefer Square needed a hero, and Donnelly could make a profit.		This distrust left him little choice but to turn to an old criminal colleague, [[Donnelly Ferguson]], known to many as the '''Broker'''. He could cut deals, and find work for any that weren't afraid to bend the laws, even break them for money. There was a string of "Black Mask" killings going on in and near Kiefer Square. The residents were getting nervous and anxieties ran high. They needed help, but given the neighborhood, and the people involved, the official channels weren't doing much. So they cut a deal, Steeljack needed the work, Kiefer Square needed a hero, and Donnelly could make a profit.

−	Steeljack followed several twisted paths to find the killer. Some ~~lead~~ nowhere, one was completely wrong, but the investigation dug up a lot of history about Astro City's past, including some juicy gossip about a couple of legendary Honor Guard members. Along the way we met a lot of new characters, some with [[Mock Turtle\|dreams of finding Wonderland]], others wanting out, [[Goldenglove II\|desperately]]. Eventually the hideous motivation for the killings was unraveled. A full synopsis of Jack's Hero-quest is detailed in [[The Conquistador's Plot]].	+	Steeljack followed several twisted paths to find the killer. Some led nowhere, one was completely wrong, but the investigation dug up a lot of history about Astro City's past, including some juicy gossip about a couple of legendary Honor Guard members. Along the way we met a lot of new characters, some with [[Mock Turtle\|dreams of finding Wonderland]], others wanting out, [[Goldenglove II\|desperately]]. Eventually the hideous motivation for the killings was unraveled. A full synopsis of Jack's Hero-quest is detailed in [[The Conquistador's Plot]].

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 === Hard Times On Kiefer Square ===
-Carl "Carlie" Donewicz was a young boy growing up in the Kiefer Square section of Astro City when he started to run with gangs. You had to in that part of town, or you ended up in a world of hurt. Carl wanted out, and studied as best he could in order to make it happen, but things got complicated.  He had minor gang association with the [[Skullcrushers (street gang)|Skullcrushers]], and when it came to learning, well, he struggled.
+Carl "Carlie" Donewicz was a young boy growing up in the Kiefer Square section of Astro City when he started to run with gangs. You had to in that part of town, or you ended up in a world of hurt. Carl wanted out, and studied as best he could in order to make it happen, but things got complicated.  He had minor gang association with the [[Skullcrushers (Street Gang)|Skullcrushers]], and when it came to learning, well, he struggled.
 After a fight in which he inadvertently killed a rival gang member, Carl went a little crazy, committing an assortment of violent crimes. In desperation he turned to [[Dr. Norton Ganss]], a scientist who could chemically enhance human physiology, giving people superhuman powers. Somehow, Carl managed to arrange an appointment to discuss potential opportunities. After being told he was acceptable, Carl was immersed in a tank filled with an assortment of liquids. When he emerged, his body chemistry was altered. The most noticeable, his skin  was transformed into a metallic material that provided armor protection and made him near invulnerable to harm.  He took the name "Steel-Jacketed Man" and Carl entered into the world of the "black masks" (a.k.a. "super villains").

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 |status        = Retired
 |realname      = Carl Donewicz
-|debut         = {{KBAC2}} [[2:14|#14]]
+|debut         =
 |earliest    =
 (as young child with mom)
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 |headlines=
-|appearances   = {{KBAC2}} [[2:14|#14]], [[2:15|15]], [[2:16|16]], [[2:17|17]], [[2:18|18]], [[2:19|19]], [[2:20|20]]<Br>
+|appearances   = {{KBAC2}} [[{{KBAC2}} No.14|#14]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.15|15]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.16|16]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.17|17]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.18|18]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.19|19]], [[{{KBAC2}} No.20|20]]<Br>
 {{AC}} #32, 33, 34 <Br>

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 |maritalstatus =
 |height        =  6'4"
-|weight        =  600 lbs
+|weight        =  850 lbs
 |eyes          = silver
 |hair          = silver
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 === A Jack of All Trades ===
-Cut to nearly twenty years later.  Steeljack is pretty much making good on his desire to stay clean.  He is still tending the cemetery, but that seems to be one of several side jobs. He also does heavy-lifting work for the city, which includes doing salvage operations on the bottom of the Gaines River. But his major focus, no doubt influenced by his experience solving the Kiefer Square murder mystery, is running a Detective Agency. It is not clear that he has license to do that full and up front.  Despite that, he seems to get clients now and again.  His most dangerous case is on going and it involves a "friend" from the old days.  One with a romantic interest, but who also in those early years, cut open his chest and left him for dead or the police, whichever came first.  Now he's trying to clear her name.  It's a complex relationship.
+Cut to nearly twenty years later.  Steeljack is pretty much making good on his desire to stay clean.  He is still tending the cemetery, but that seems to be one of several side jobs. He also does heavy-lifting work for the city, which includes doing salvage operations on the bottom of the Gaines River. But his major focus, no doubt influenced by his experience solving the Kiefer Square murder mystery, is running a detective agency.  His investigation skills are lacking, but he gets bail-jumper work, and other jobs requiring somebody strong and tough.  His most dangerous case is on going and it involves Cutlass.  She was a romantic interest, but the breakup included cutting open his chest and leaving him for dead or the police, whichever came first.  Now he's trying to clear her name.  It's a complex relationship.
 [[Image:CutlassAndJack.jpg|450px|center]]
 |powers =
-Steeljack is super-strong. His DNA has been chemically altered, making his body tissues incredibly resilient, behaving in a manner similar to high grade metallic steel. Even by super-being standards, he is highly durable. Like regular human skin, the outer layers of his steel skin decays and dies over time to be replaced by new metallic cells.  It does heal when injured, but it is showing sign of rusting as he ages.  So far there is no sign of a cellular return to a more normal human-like composition.
+'''Super strength'''
 |observations =
-The basis for Steeljack's physical appearance is heavily influenced by the physical appearance and emotional attitudes of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. Mitchum played several film noir characters that shared many of the traits that make up the personality and basic character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
+* The basis for Steeljack's physical appearance is heavily influenced by the physical appearance and emotional attitudes of actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mitchum Robert Mitchum]. Mitchum played several film noir characters that shared many of the traits that make up the personality and basic character chemistry of Carl Donewicz, '''the Steel Jacked Man'''.
 }}
 [[Category: Villains]][[Category: Heroes]]

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 |origin        = {{KBAC2}} #14
 |affiliation   = The [[Terrifying Three]]
-|baseops       = The Kiefer Square Neighborhood, Astro City
+|baseops       = The [[Kiefer Square]] Neighborhood, Astro City
 |rangeops      =
 |relatives     =
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 [[image:WatchingYou2.jpg|450px|center]]
-This distrust left him little choice but to turn to an old criminal colleague, Donnely Ferguson, known to many as the '''Broker'''.  He could cut deals, and find work for any that weren't afraid to bend the laws, even break them for money. There was a string of "Black Mask" killings going on in and near Kiefer Square. The residents were getting nervous and anxieties ran high.  They needed help, but given the neighborhood, and the people involved, the official channels weren't doing much.  So they cut a deal, Steeljack needed the work, Kiefer Square needed a hero, and Donnely could make a profit.
+This distrust left him little choice but to turn to an old criminal colleague, [[Donnelly Ferguson]], known to many as the '''Broker'''.  He could cut deals, and find work for any that weren't afraid to bend the laws, even break them for money. There was a string of "Black Mask" killings going on in and near Kiefer Square. The residents were getting nervous and anxieties ran high.  They needed help, but given the neighborhood, and the people involved, the official channels weren't doing much.  So they cut a deal, Steeljack needed the work, Kiefer Square needed a hero, and Donnelly could make a profit.
 Steeljack followed several twisted paths to find the killer. Some lead nowhere, one was completely wrong, but the investigation dug up a lot of history about Astro City's past, including some juicy gossip about a couple of legendary Honor Guard members.  Along the way we met a lot of new characters, some with [[Mock Turtle|dreams of finding Wonderland]], others wanting out, [[Goldenglove II|desperately]].  Eventually the hideous motivation for the killings was unraveled.  A full synopsis of Jack's Hero-quest is detailed in [[The Conquistador's Plot]].
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 === A Jack of All Trades ===
-Cut to nearly twenty years later.  Steeljack is pretty much making good on his desire to stay clean.  He is still tending the cemetery, but that seems to be one of several side jobs. He also does heavy-lifting work for the city, which includes doing salvage operations on the bottom of the Gaines River. But his major focus, no doubt influenced by his experience solving the Keifer Square murder mystery, is running a Detective Agency. It is not clear that he has license to do that full and up front.  Despite that, he seems to get clients now and again.  His most dangerous case is on going and it involves a "friend" from the old days.  One with a romantic interest, but who also in those early years, cut open his chest and left him for dead or the police, whichever came first.  Now he's trying to clear her name.  It's a complex relationship.
+Cut to nearly twenty years later.  Steeljack is pretty much making good on his desire to stay clean.  He is still tending the cemetery, but that seems to be one of several side jobs. He also does heavy-lifting work for the city, which includes doing salvage operations on the bottom of the Gaines River. But his major focus, no doubt influenced by his experience solving the Kiefer Square murder mystery, is running a Detective Agency. It is not clear that he has license to do that full and up front.  Despite that, he seems to get clients now and again.  His most dangerous case is on going and it involves a "friend" from the old days.  One with a romantic interest, but who also in those early years, cut open his chest and left him for dead or the police, whichever came first.  Now he's trying to clear her name.  It's a complex relationship.
 [[Image:CutlassAndJack.jpg|450px|center]]