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Creation & Design

Created by writer Garth Ennis and artist John McCrea, Hitman was introduced as a darkly comedic anti-hero in the mid-1990s, reflecting the gritty tone of the era.

Early Years

Tommy Monaghan, a hitman with a conscience, navigates the criminal underworld of Gotham City while dealing with supernatural elements and his own moral dilemmas.

Character Development

Throughout his series, Tommy evolves from a simple hitman to a complex character grappling with morality, friendship, and the consequences of his actions.

Cultural Reception

Hitman received critical acclaim for its unique blend of humor, action, and emotional depth, becoming a cult favorite among comic book readers.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tommy Monaghan
First Appearance:
Demon Annual, The #2
Aliases:
Hitman, Tommy
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Last Gang in Town, Justice League Dark
Abilities:
Expert marksman, Enhanced reflexes, Regenerative healing factor
Equipment:
Firearms, Explosives, Gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Demon Annual, The #2
DC ⋅ 1993
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Demon Annual, The #2
 
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1st appearance of Hitman, a contract killer with a strict moral code who received special powers after being bitten by an alien

🔮 DC Possibilities: With the success of The Boys, here is another Garth Ennis creation that could work with the combined tone of John Wick and early Guy Ritchie films

Bloodbath #2
DC ⋅ 1993
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Bloodbath #2
 
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2nd appearance of Hitman

Hitman #22
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DC ⋅ 1998
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Hitman #22
 
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'The Santa Contract' written by Garth Ennis using the rhythmic structure of a holiday poem

Violent story about an irradiated nuclear plant worker who goes on a killing spree dressed as Santa Claus

Hitman / Lobo: That Stupid Bastich! #1
DC ⋅ 2000
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Hitman / Lobo: That Stupid Bastich! #1
 
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Written by Garth Ennis

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