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| Cockroach Hamilton | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Luke Cage, Power Man #28 (December 1975) |
| Created by | Don McGregor George Tuska Vinnie Colletta |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Dontrell Hamilton |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Flashmob Pride |
| Notable aliases | Cockroach Roach |
| Abilities | Skilled marksman |
Dontrell "Cockroach"Hamilton is the name of a supervillain appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The character is most closely related toLuke Cage, one of the early blackMarvel superheroes.
Dorian Crossmon Missick portrayed Cockroach Hamilton in thesecond season of theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) /Netflix seriesLuke Cage.
The character first appeared inLuke Cage, Power Man #28 (December 1975), produced byDon McGregor,George Tuska, andVinnie Colletta.
Growing up inHarlem, Dontrell was petrified by nocturnal noises. However, over time, he gradually becomes accustomed to them as well as to thecockroaches that infested his home. These early experiences lead to an affinity for cockroaches and "Cheese Snipz".[1]
Later in life, Hamilton turned to a life of crime, becoming a mob enforcer (alias "Cockroach") forRay "Piranha" Jones.[2] During an investigation of Dontrell,Power Man is attacked by Dontrell and Ray's men at the Harlem River docks. Power Man is eventually knocked out and carried back to Ray's penthouse, but breaks free and attacks Ray. Power Man and Ray fall into a pool of piranhas allowing Dontrell to seal them in and escape.[3]
Dontrell Hamilton has no superpowers, but is a skilled marksman who uses advanced pieces of artillery. His first weapon was a six-barreled shotgun built by himself named "Josh".
In theEarth-X reality, Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton's history largely remains the same, though he has died in this reality.[4]
In theHouse of M reality, Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton is a mutant gangster with an appearance based on his namesake.[5]
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