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Creation & Design

Leatherface was created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel for the 1974 film 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'. The character was designed to evoke fear and represent the horrors of rural America.

Early Years

Leatherface's character is rooted in the trauma of his upbringing, being raised in a dysfunctional family that engages in cannibalism and murder.

Character Development

Over the years, Leatherface has evolved from a simple horror movie villain to a complex character representing the darker aspects of humanity. His portrayal in comics and films has sparked discussions about violence, trauma, and the nature of evil.

Cultural Reception

Leatherface has become an iconic figure in horror culture, often cited as one of the greatest horror villains of all time. His character has received mixed reviews, with some praising the depth of his backstory while others criticize the portrayal of violence.

Character Details

Real Name:
Thomas Hewitt
Aliases:
Leatherface, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Hewitt Family
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Intimidation, Skilled in using chainsaws and other tools
Equipment:
Chainsaw, Various weapons
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown

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Leatherface #1

Northstar ⋅ 1991

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1st official appearance of Leatherface in a comic book

Leatherface #2

Northstar ⋅ 1991

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Part two of a four-part series based on characters created by Tobe Hooper

Leatherface #3

Northstar ⋅ 1991

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Part three of a four-part series based on characters created by Tobe Hooper

Leatherface #4

Northstar ⋅ 1992

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Part four of a four-part series based on characters created by Tobe Hooper

Jason vs Leatherface #1

Topps ⋅ 1995

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Three-part limited series featuring Jason from Friday the 13th versus Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Jason vs Leatherface #2

Topps ⋅ 1995

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Three-part limited series featuring Jason from Friday the 13th versus Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Jason vs Leatherface #3

Topps ⋅ 1996

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Three-part limited series featuring Jason from Friday the 13th versus Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1

Avatar ⋅ 2005

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1
 
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One-shot written by Lady Death creator, Brian Pulido

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Grind #1

Leather ⋅ Avatar ⋅ 2006

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Grind #1
 
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Variant cover by Daniel HDR

Red leather edition

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1

WildStorm ⋅ 2007

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DC begins publishing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comics under the imprint WildStorm

Series begins one year after the 2003 New Line Cinema remake

New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1

WildStorm ⋅ 2007

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New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror #1
 
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One-shot anthology of stories featuring:

'The Texas Chainsaw Salesman' by Peter Milligan with the Sawyer family from the film franchise remake

'Copycat' featuring Freddy Krueger, written by Christos Gage

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