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|Character name=Imposter Mad Hatter |
|Character name=Imposter Mad Hatter |
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| − | |Appearance=Detective Comics #230 |
+ | |Appearance=[[Detective Comics Issue 230|''Detective Comics'' #230]] |
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| − | |affiliation=Batman rogues. |
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| + | |creator=[[Bill Finger]]<br>[[Sheldon Moldoff]]|affiliation=Gangland Guardians}} |
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| + | Whilst [[Jervis Tetch]] was in prison, an unnamed person took on the alias '''Mad Hatter''' in his place. Unlike his predecessor, he was obsessed with hats and stealing [[Batman]]'s Cowl. When the original Mad Hatter returned to the role, the imposter adopted the alias of '''Hatman''' instead. |
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| − | |creator=[[Bob Kane]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| − | In his first appearance, the Mad Hatter attempted to steal a trophy from the Gotham Yacht Club, but was foiled by Batman while he tried to rob spectators from a high society horseshow. Tetch was subsequently sent to [[Arkham Asylum]] (although that was not revealed until Batman #400, 1986). |
+ | In his first appearance, the [[Mad Hatter]] attempted to steal a trophy from the [[Gotham Yacht Club]], but was foiled by Batman while he tried to rob spectators from a high society horseshow. Tetch was subsequently sent to [[Arkham Asylum]] (although that was not revealed until [[Batman Issue 400|Batman #400]], 1986). |
| − | Later a different, moustached |
+ | Later a different, moustached Mad Hatter appeared, claiming to be Jervis Tetch, but he was revealed as an impostor and subsequently disposed of once the real Tetch re-appeared. After the real Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter had been sent to Arkham following his debut, a very different Mad Hatter appeared, who claimed to be Jervis Tetch. This Mad Hatter first appeared in Detective Comics #230 in April 1956, and, unlike the original, was sane and sported a gaudy mustache. He was primarily a thief, apparently obsessed with completing his private collection of hats from all nations, cultures, and historical periods. He often constructed various weaponry concealed inside his hats like flame-throwers and buzzsaws. |
| − | After the real Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter had been sent to Arkham following his debut, a very different Mad Hatter appeared, who claimed to be Jervis Tetch. This Mad Hatter first appeared in Detective Comics #230 in April 1956, and, unlike the original, was sane and sported a gaudy mustache. He was primarily a thief, apparently obsessed with completing his private collection of hats from all nations, cultures, and historical periods. He often constructed various weaponry concealed inside his hats like flame-throwers and buzzsaws. |
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| − | The headgear he wanted most was, of course, Batman's cowl. In numerous attempts, he tried to de-cowl Batman. After many tries, he was successful, after spraying the cowl with a radioactive substance causing Batman to remove it. No sooner did the Mad Hatter put it in his collection than Batman and Robin arrive. They had traced the cowl with their "super sensitive Geiger counter" in the Batplane. |
+ | The headgear he wanted most was, of course, [[Batman's cowl]]. In numerous attempts, he tried to de-cowl Batman. After many tries, he was successful, after spraying the cowl with a radioactive substance causing Batman to remove it. No sooner did the Mad Hatter put it in his collection than Batman and Robin arrive. They had traced the cowl with their "super sensitive Geiger counter" in the Batplane. |
| − | Later on, in Batman #297 (March 1978), "Tetch" claimed to have gone straight, but that turned out to be a lie. In 1981, it was revealed that he was in fact an imposter when the real Jervis Tetch returned. The real Hatter claimed to have killed his imposter, but the fake Mad Hatter appeared one last time in 1987 in Detective Comics |
+ | Later on, in [[Batman Issue 297|Batman #297]] (March 1978), "Tetch" claimed to have gone straight, but that turned out to be a lie. In 1981's [[Detective Comics Issue 510|''Detective Comics'' #510]], it was revealed that he was in fact an imposter when the real Jervis Tetch returned. The real Hatter claimed to have killed his imposter, but the fake Mad Hatter appeared one last time in 1987 in [[Detective Comics Issue 573|''Detective Comics'' #573]]. |
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| + | In the Modern Age, the Imposter adopted the alias Hatman, first using it in [[Batman Issue 700|''Batman'' #700]]. He later appeared in [[w:c:dc:Resurrection Man Vol 2 6|''Resurrection Man'' (Vol. 2) #6]] as a villain released from [[Arkham Asylum]] by [[w:c:dc:Sumo|Sumo]]. |
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| + | *The Imposter Mad Hatter serves as the basis for the [[Mad Hatter (Dozierverse)|version of Tetch]] in the [[Batman (1960s series)|1960s ''Batman'' series]], played by [[David Wayne]]. This was prior to the Imposter's reveal in ''Detective Comics'' #510. |
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| + | [[Category:Bureau of Missing Villains]] |
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| + | [[Category:Silver Age Characters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Sheldon Moldoff/Creator]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:18, 23 February 2022
Whilst Jervis Tetch was in prison, an unnamed person took on the alias Mad Hatter in his place. Unlike his predecessor, he was obsessed with hats and stealing Batman's Cowl. When the original Mad Hatter returned to the role, the imposter adopted the alias of Hatman instead.
History
In his first appearance, the Mad Hatter attempted to steal a trophy from the Gotham Yacht Club, but was foiled by Batman while he tried to rob spectators from a high society horseshow. Tetch was subsequently sent to Arkham Asylum (although that was not revealed until Batman #400, 1986).
Later a different, moustached Mad Hatter appeared, claiming to be Jervis Tetch, but he was revealed as an impostor and subsequently disposed of once the real Tetch re-appeared. After the real Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter had been sent to Arkham following his debut, a very different Mad Hatter appeared, who claimed to be Jervis Tetch. This Mad Hatter first appeared in Detective Comics #230 in April 1956, and, unlike the original, was sane and sported a gaudy mustache. He was primarily a thief, apparently obsessed with completing his private collection of hats from all nations, cultures, and historical periods. He often constructed various weaponry concealed inside his hats like flame-throwers and buzzsaws.
The headgear he wanted most was, of course, Batman's cowl. In numerous attempts, he tried to de-cowl Batman. After many tries, he was successful, after spraying the cowl with a radioactive substance causing Batman to remove it. No sooner did the Mad Hatter put it in his collection than Batman and Robin arrive. They had traced the cowl with their "super sensitive Geiger counter" in the Batplane.
Later on, in Batman #297 (March 1978), "Tetch" claimed to have gone straight, but that turned out to be a lie. In 1981's Detective Comics #510, it was revealed that he was in fact an imposter when the real Jervis Tetch returned. The real Hatter claimed to have killed his imposter, but the fake Mad Hatter appeared one last time in 1987 in Detective Comics #573.
In the Modern Age, the Imposter adopted the alias Hatman, first using it in Batman #700. He later appeared in Resurrection Man (Vol. 2) #6 as a villain released from Arkham Asylum by Sumo.
In Other Media
- The Imposter Mad Hatter serves as the basis for the version of Tetch in the 1960s Batman series, played by David Wayne. This was prior to the Imposter's reveal in Detective Comics #510.