TheTrigger Twins are the names of two sets of fictionalWestern themedcomic book characters published byDC Comics.
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | All-Star Western #58 (May 1951) |
| Created by | Robert Kanigher (writer) Carmine Infantino (artist) |
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| Alter ego | Walter and Wayne Trigger |
| Team affiliations | Justice Riders |
| Abilities | Excellent marksmen and hand-to-hand combatants |
The Trigger Twins first appear inAll-Star Western #58 (May 1951),[1] the first issue of that title under its new name (previously known asAll Star Comics), and was one of the features that replaced the previous stars, theJustice Society of America.[2] The series was created byRobert Kanigher andCarmine Infantino.
The series feature the adventures of a pair of twin brothers, Walt and Wayne Trigger.[3] Walt is a sheriff, while Wayne is a civilian, but is more accurate and faster on the draw with firearms than his brother.[4] Wayne impersonates Walt on various adventures as needed, through secretly wearing identical clothes and using a twin of Walt's horse, so that no one suspects that Wayne was covering for Walt.
The series ran throughAll Star Western #116 (1961) after which they were replaced by another feature, and were unseen untilShowcase #72 (February 1968) when a story was reprinted under the banner, "Top Gun", a oneshot filler issue. In 1973 they were given a short-lived title.[5] The Twins appeared inAll-Star Squadron duringCrisis on Infinite Earths, at which point it is revealed they reside onEarth-Two.
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Detective Comics #667 (October 1993) |
| Created by | Chuck Dixon (writer) Graham Nolan (artist) |
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| Alter ego | Tom and Tad Trigger |
| Team affiliations | The Society Black Lantern Corps |
A modern pair of Trigger Twins are introduced inDetective Comics #667 (October 1993).[6] They are Tom and Tad Trigger, a pair of criminals who resemble their Old West counterparts, although it is unknown if they are actually related. They first meet when they both decide, separately, to rob the same bank at the same time. Though shocked and confused at seeing how they look alike, they decide to work together in finishing the robbery and escaping.
During theInfinite Crisis storyline, the twins join theSecret Society of Super Villains. As part of an army, they are sent to destroy the city ofMetropolis. During the Battle of Metropolis, the twins are shot and killed by a group of vigilantes that includesVigilante andWild Dog.[7]
During theBlackest Night crossover, the Trigger Twins are among the many deceased villains who receive ablack power ring, reanimating them as members of the Black Lantern Corps.[8]
Alternate universe variants of the Trigger Twins from Earth-18 appear inThe Multiversity as members of theJustice Riders.[9]
In theArrowverse crossover "Elseworlds",John Deegan rewrites reality, turningBarry Allen andOliver Queen into the Trigger Twins before they eventually defeat Deegan and restore reality.[10]
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