Wednesday, May 15, 2024

This Weird Figure of the Dark...

BATMAN

A take on the Golden-Age Batman, as seen circa Detective Comics #36 (Feb, 1940). This is a 'year one' Batman. He's still distrusted by the police -- even Commissioner Gordon wants him captured. There's no Batcave yet, no Robin, no Alfred. The Batmobile is just a normal looking red sedan, though it's heavily modified to be bullet-proof, faster, and more powerful.

BATMAN [752 Points]

Real Name: Bruce Wayne
Occupation: Socialite Playboy
First Appearance: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 (May, 1939)
6'2"; 210 lb; Black hair; Blue eyes.

ST: 16 [60] HP: 16 [0] Speed: 8 [0]
DX: 16 [120] Will: 15 [0] Move: 8 [0]
IQ: 15 [100] Per: 17 [0] BL: 100 lb
HT: 16 [60] FP: 16 [0] SM: +0
Dodge: 12 Parry: 13 DR: 0

ATTACKS
  • Boxing Punch (19): 2d+3 cr. Reach C.
  • Batarang (18): 2d+2 cr. Acc 3, Range 102/204, RoF 1, Shots T, Bulk -2.

  • TRAITS
  • Appearance (Attractive) [4]
  • Bad Reputation: Dangerous vigilante -3 (People Affected, Police; Recognized all the time) [-4]
  • Cloaked [1]
  • Combat Reflexes [15]
  • Dependent (Julie Madison, fiancee) (Point total 25% of starting points; Appears 6-; Loved one) [-10]
  • Extraordinary Luck [30]
  • Filthy Rich [50]]
  • Gizmo 3 [15]
  • High Pain Threshold [10]
  • High Status 1 [5]
  • Obsession (Combat crime and evil-doers; CR: 9-; Long term) [-15]
  • Pacifism: Cannot Harm Innocents [-10]
  • Secret Identity (Utter Rejection) [-10]
  • Signature Gear: Bat-gyro 20 [23]
  • Signature Gear: batarang 1 [1]
  • Signature Gear: Batmobile 2 [5]
  • Signature Gear: Gas Pellets x3 (consumable) 1 [1]
  • Signature Gear: Silk rope, 30 yards 1 [1]
  • Swinging [1]
  • Talent (Artificer) 2 [20]
  • Talent (Craftiness) 3 [15]
  • Talent (Forensics Whiz Kid) 3 [15]
  • Talent (Natural Athlete) 3 [30]
  • Talent (Natural Copper) 3 [30]
  • Trained by a Master [30]
  • Very Fit [15]


  • SKILLS
  • Acrobatics-16 [4]
  • Acting-17 [1]
  • Area Knowledge (Gotham City)-15 [1]
  • Armoury/TL6 (Missile Weapons)-16 [1]
  • Body Language-19 [1]
  • Boxing-19 [12]
  • Chemistry/TL6-16 [1]
  • Criminology/TL6-20 [1]
  • Cryptography/TL6-15 [4]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (Business)-15 [1]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (Headline News)-15 [1]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (People)-15 [1]
  • Detect Lies-19 [2]
  • Disguise/TL6-17 [1]
  • Driving/TL6 (Automobile)-17 [4]
  • Engineer/TL6 (Automobile)-15 [1]
  • Escape-16 [4]
  • Explosives/TL6 (Demolition)-16 [4]
  • Fast-Draw (Batarang)-17 [1]
  • Finance-13 [1]
  • First Aid/TL6-17 [4]
  • Forensics/TL6-19 [8]
  • Gunner/TL6 (Machine Gun)-16 [1]
  • Guns/TL6 (Pistol)-16 [1]
  • Intelligence Analysis/TL6-16 [1]
  • Interrogation-17 [1]
  • Intimidation-16 [4]
  • Judo-18 [12]
  • Lasso-17 [4]
  • Lifting-18 [1]
  • Lockpicking/TL6-16 [4]
  • Market Analysis-13 [1]
  • Mathematics/TL6 (Applied)-13 [1]
  • Mechanic/TL6 (Autogyro)-16 [1]
  • Mechanic/TL6 (Automobile)-16 [1]
  • Observation-19 [1]
  • Piloting/TL6 (Autogyro)-17 [4]
  • Poisons/TL6-15 [4]
  • Research/TL6-17 [1]
  • Search-20 [2]
  • Shadowing-21 [1]
  • Sleight of Hand-16 [4]
  • Stealth-21 [8]
  • Streetwise-17 [1]
  • Swimming-19 [1]
  • Thrown Weapon (Stick)-18 [4]
  • Traps/TL6-14 [1]

  • TECHNIQUES
  • Arm Lock-19 [1]
  • Disarming (Judo)-19 [2]
  • Judo Throw-18 [2]
  • Targeted Attack (Boxing Punch/Face)-16 [4]
  • Uppercut-18 [1]

  • Quote: "Criminals are a superstitious cowardly lot. So my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night, black, terrible... A... a... a bat! That's it! It's an omen. I shall become a bat!" (Detective Comics #33, November 1939)

    Sunday, May 12, 2024

    THE RED GHOST

    THE RED GHOST
    THE RED GHOST [601 Points]

    Real Name: Ivan Kragoff
    Occupation: Scientist, criminal mastermind
    First Appearance: FANTASTIC FOUR #13 (April, 1963)
    5'11"; 215 lb; White hair, bald on top; Brown eyes.

    ST: 14 [40] HP: 14 [0] Speed: 6.75 [0]
    DX: 13 [60] Will: 14 [0] Move: 6 [0]
    IQ: 14 [80] Per: 14 [0] BL: 50 lb
    HT: 14 [40] FP: 14 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 9 Parry: 10 DR: 0

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (15): 1d+2 cr. Reach C.

    TRAITS
  • Ally: Igor the Baboon (15-; 75% of starting points; Special Abilities, +50%) [14]
  • Ally: Miklho the Gorilla (15-; 75% of starting points; Special Abilities, +50%) [14]
  • Ally: Peotor the Orangutan (15-; 50% of starting points; Special Abilities, +50%) [9]
  • Duty to Soviet Government (12-) [-10]
  • Fanaticism (Communism) [-15]
  • Gadgeteer [25]
  • Jealousy [-10]
  • Language: English (Accented) [4]
  • Language: Russian (Native) [0]
  • Megalomania [-10]
  • Oblivious [-5]
  • Patron: The USSR (9-; Provides Equipment, +100%) [60]
  • Talent (Animal Friend) 2 [10]
  • Talent (Artificer) 3 [30]
  • Talent (Mathematical Ability) 3 [30]
  • Very Wealthy [30]

  • KNOWN POWERS
  • Insubstantiality (Can Carry Up to Light Encumbrance, +20%; No Vertical Move, -10%; Partial Change, +100%; Super, -10%) [160]
  • Telesend (Only to Super-Apes, -50%; Super -10%) [12]

  • SKILLS
  • Animal Handling (Apes)-16 [2]
  • Astronomy/TL7-15 [1]
  • Bioengineering/TL7 (Genetic Engineering)-15 [8]
  • Biology/TL7 (Biochemistry)-14 [8]
  • Biology/TL7 (Zoology)-13 [4]
  • Brawling-15 [4]
  • Hazardous Materials/TL7 (Nuclear)-13 [1]
  • Mathematics/TL7 (Applied)-15 [1]
  • Mechanic/TL7 (Rockets)-16 [1]
  • Physics/TL7-14 [1]
  • Veterinary/TL7-15 [2]

  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    It's a Bird, It's a Plane...

    SUPERMAN

    It's the Golden Age Superman! As seen in his appearances in pre-war Action Comics and the Max Fleischer cartoons.

    SUPERMAN [1338 Points]

    Real Name: Clark Kent/Kal-L
    Occupation: Newspaper Reporter
    First Appearance: ACTION COMICS #1 (June, 1938)
    6'1"; 225 lbs.; Black hair; Blue eyes.

    ST: 44 [40] HP: 44 [0] Speed: 9 [0]
    DX: 13 [60] Will: 18 [20] Move: 9 [0]
    IQ: 14 [80] Per: 14 [0] BL: 25 tn
    HT: 16 [60] FP: 16 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 13 Parry: 11 DR: 24

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (15): 9d+8 cr. Reach C.

  • TRAITS
  • Charisma 3 [15]
  • Charitable (CR: 9) [-22]
  • Code of Honor [-5]
  • Comfortable Wealth [10]
  • Dependent (Lois Lane; Point total 25% of your starting points; Appears 9-; Loved one) [-20]
  • Eidetic Memory (Photographic) [10]
  • High Pain Threshold [10]
  • Impulsiveness (CR: 12) [-10]
  • Intolerant of Bullies [-1]
  • Masked [1]
  • Pacifism: Cannot Harm Innocents [-10]
  • Sartorial Integrity [1]
  • Secret Identity (Serious Embarrassment) [-5]
  • Sense of Duty (Citizens of Metropolis) [-10]
  • Skintight [1]
  • Talent (Craftiness) 2 [10]
  • Talent (Jack of All Trades) 3 [30]
  • Talent (Tough Guy) 2 [10]
  • Very Fit [15]
  • Weakness (Kryptonite; 1d damage per minute) [-10]

  • KNOWN POWERS
    SUPER-SENSES (Super, -10%)
  • Parabolic Hearing 8 [29]
  • Penetrating Vision 12 (Blockable, Lead, -10%; Link to Telescopic Vision, +20%) [120]
  • Telescopic Vision 10 (Link to Penetrating Vision, +20%) [55]

  • SUPER-SPEED (Super, -10%)
  • Enhanced Move (Ground) 3 (Cosmic, Instantaneous Acceleration, +50%; Cosmic, Complete Maneuverability, +50%) [114]
  • Enhanced Time Sense [41]
  • Increased Basic Speed +1.75 [32]

  • SUPER-STRENGTH (Super,- 10%)
  • Breath-Holding 6 [11]
  • Damage Resistance 24 (Hardened, 20%) [132]
  • Hard to Kill 3 [6]
  • Immune to Metabolic Hazards [27]
  • Increased Strength 30 [270]
  • Injury Tolerance (Damage Reduction 3) [68]
  • Super Jump 6 (Maneuverable, +50%) [84]


  • SKILLS
  • Acting-15 [1]
  • Area Knowledge (Metropolis)-16 [4]
  • Brawling-15 [4]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (Headline News)-14 [1]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (Politics)-14 [1]
  • Current Affairs/TL6 (Sports)-14 [1]
  • Disguise/TL6-15 [1]
  • Driving/TL6 (Automobile)-12 [1]
  • Forced Entry-18 [8]
  • Interrogation-16 [2]
  • Intimidation-21 [4]
  • Lifting-17 [4]
  • Observation-15 [4]
  • Professional Skill (Journalist)-13 [1]
  • Research/TL6-14 [2]
  • Search-15 [4]
  • Shadowing-17 [1]
  • Stealth-14 [1]
  • Swimming-16 [1]
  • Typing-13 [1]
  • Writing-15 [4]
  • Wrestling-15 [8]

  • Quote: "And now you're going to get a lesson you'll never forget!" (Action Comics #1, June 1938)

    Notes: Stats derived mostly from DC Heroes's WORLD AT WAR Sourcebook combined with my (admittedly poor) recollection of Superman's earliest adventures.

    Sunday, May 5, 2024

    "JOLLY" JONAH JAMESON

    J. JONAH JAMESON
    J. JONAH JAMESON [111 Points]

    Occupation: Publisher of The Daily Bugle
    First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 (March, 1963)
    5'11"; 210 lb; Black hair, greying at the temples; Blue eyes.

    ST: 9 [-10] HP: 9 [0] Speed: 5 [0]
    DX: 10 [0] Will: 11 [0] Move: 5 [0]
    IQ: 11 [20] Per: 11 [0] BL: 16 lb
    HT: 10 [0] FP: 10 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 8 Parry: 8 DR: 0

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (10): 1d-3 cr. Reach C.

  • TRAITS
  • Code of Honor (Journalist) [-5]
  • High Status 3* [10]
  • Legalistic [-1]
  • Miserliness (12-) [-10]
  • Obsession: Bring Spider-Man to justice (9-) [-7]
  • Proud [-1]
  • Talent (Business Acumen) 1 [10]
  • Talent (Intuitive Statesman) 1 [10]
  • Wealthy [20]

  • *+1 level free from Wealth.

    SKILLS
  • Administration-15 [8]
  • Area Knowledge (New York City)-13 [4]
  • Current Affairs/TL7 (Business)-13 [4]
  • Current Affairs/TL7 (Headline News)-15 [8]
  • Current Affairs/TL7 (Politics)-14 [4]
  • Current Affairs/TL7 (Regional)-13 [4]
  • Economics-14 [8]
  • Finance-13 [8]
  • Interrogation-11 [2]
  • Propaganda/TL7-16 [12]
  • Public Speaking-13 [4]
  • Research/TL7-12 [4]
  • Shadowing-10 [1]
  • Writing-12 [4]

  • Sunday, April 28, 2024

    OL' SHELL HEAD

    IRON MAN
    IRON MAN [764 Points]

    Real Name: Tony Stark
    Occupation: Inventor, Industrialist
    First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963)
    6'1"; 225 lbs.; Black hair; Blue eyes.

    ST: 31* [10] HP: 31 [0] Speed: 6.25 [0]
    DX: 13** [20] Will: 14 [0] Move: 6 [0]
    IQ: 14 [80] Per: 14 [0] BL: 1.25 t
    HT: 12 [20] FP: 12 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 9 Parry: 9 DR: 28

    *includes +20 from Increased ST.
    **includes +2 from Increased DX.

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (13): 6d-2 cr. Reach C.
  • Repulsor Beam (15): 8d cr. Acc 3, Range 10/100, RoF 1, Shots , Bulk .

  • TRAITS
  • Appearance (Handsome) [12]
  • Dependency (Iron Man Chest Plate; Constantly) [-50]
  • Gadgeteer (Quick) [50]
  • Pacifism: Cannot Kill [-15]
  • Secret Identity (Serious Embarrassment) [-5]
  • Sense of Duty to Humanity [-15]
  • Talent (Artificer) 3 [30]
  • Talent (Business Acumen) 2 [20]
  • Very Wealthy [30]

  • IRON MAN MK II "Golden Avenger" ARMOR (Electronic, -30%; Superscience, -10%; Periodic Recharge, 24 hours, -5%)
  • Boot Turbines: Flight [22] + Enhanced Air Move 4 (Costs 1 Fatigue, -5%) [40]
  • Damage Resistance 12 [33]
  • ECM: Invisibility (Switchable, +10%; Machines Only, -50%) [8]
  • Energy Reserve (Superscience) 20 (Special Recharge: Requires electrical connection, -70%) [12]
  • Fire Extinguisher [1]
  • Gizmo 2 [6]
  • Increased Dexterity +2 [22]
  • Increased Strength +20 [110]
  • Injury Tolerance (Damage Reduction) 3 [42]
  • Life Support Systems: Breath-Holding 10 [11] + Sealed [9]
  • Magnetic Beam: Telekinesis 30 (Magnetic, -50%; Costs 1 Fatigue, -5%) [30]
  • Magnetic Force Field: Damage Resistance 16 (Costs 1 Fatigue, -5%, Force Field +20%) [56]
  • Repulsor Beam: Crushing Attack 8 (Double Knockback, +20%; Costs 1 Fatigue, -5%) [28]
  • Roller Skates: Enhance Land Move 2 [22]
  • Scanning Sense (Imaging Radar; Sonar) [22]
  • Spotlight [1]
  • Two-way Radio [1]


  • SKILLS
  • Accounting-14 [1]
  • Administration-16 [2]
  • Battlesuit/TL7-15 [8]
  • Carousing-12 [1]
  • Computer Operation/TL7-14 [1]
  • Diplomacy-13 [2]
  • Economics-16 [4]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Artillery)-17 [4]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Electrical)-21 [20]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Microtechnology)-19 [12]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Robotics)-20 [16]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Small Arms)-17 [4]
  • Finance-17 [8]
  • Flight-12 [2]
  • Innate Attack (Beam)-15 [4]
  • Law (Business)-12 [1]
  • Market Analysis-15 [2]
  • Mathematics/TL7 (Applied)-14 [4]
  • Merchant-17 [4]
  • Savoir-Faire (High Society)-14 [1]

  • Notes:

    Sunday, April 21, 2024

    THE TRAPSTER

    THE TRAPSTER
    THE TRAPSTER [464 Points]

    Real Name: Peter Petruski
    Occupation: Professional Criminal
    First Appearance: Strange Tales #104 (Jan, 1962)
    5'10"; 160 lb; Brown hair; Brown eyes.

    ST: 11 [10] HP: 11 [0] Speed: 5.25 [0]
    DX: 11 [20] Will: 12 [0] Move: 5 [0]
    IQ: 12 [40] Per: 12 [0] BL: 25 lb
    HT: 10 [0] FP: 10 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 8 Parry: 8 DR: 0

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (11): 1d-2 cr. Reach C.

  • TRAITS
  • Accessory (Swingline) [1]
  • Comfortable Wealth [10]
  • Gadgeteer [25]
  • Greed (9-) [-22]
  • Low Self-Image [-10]
  • Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]
  • Talent (Artificer) 1 [10]

  • SUPER EQUIPMENT
  • Paste Shooter: Binding 50 (Engulfing, +60%; Unbreakable, +40%; Area Effect 3, +150%; Selectivity, +10%; Can be Stolen with QC of ST, -30%; Breakable, DR 6, Complex Machine -15%; Requires Skill Roll (Liquid Projector), -5%; Costs 1 Fatigue 1, -5%) [305]
  • Paste Tank: Energy Reserve 50 (Special Recharge, -70%) [45]


  • SKILLS
  • Armoury/TL7 (Small Arms)-14 [4]
  • Chemistry/TL7-15 [16]
  • Driving/TL7 (Automobile)-10 [1]
  • Driving/TL7 (Motorcycle)-10 [1]
  • Liquid Projector/TL7 (Sprayer)-15 [12]
  • Research/TL7-11 [1]

  • Notes: In his earliest appearance, The Trapster (then calling himself 'Paste-Pot Pete') had the 'Overconfidence' disadvantage in place of 'Low Self Image.' Given his power set, chosen villian name, and costume choices, his belief that he could take on the Human Torch bordered on the delusional.

    The Trapster's Energy Reserve represents the tanks that fuel his paste gun. He has a large reserve of compressed paste, but it's not infinite. If the tanks run low, he has to return to his factory to manufacture more before he can use his paste-shooters again.

    Sunday, April 14, 2024

    THE (WINGLESS) WIZARD

    THE WIZARD
    THE WIZARD [517 Points]

    Real Name: Unrevealed
    Occupation: Professional criminal, former stage magician, inventor, escape aritist, and chess champion
    First Appearance: Strange Tales #102 (Nov, 1962)
    5'8"; 150 lb; Dark Brown hair; Hazel eyes.

    ST: 10 [0] HP: 10 [0] Speed: 5.75 [0]
    DX: 11 [20] Will: 13 [0] Move: 5 [0]
    IQ: 13 [60] Per: 13 [0] BL: 20 lb
    HT: 12 [20] FP: 12 [0] SM: +0
    Dodge: 8 Parry: 8 DR: 12

    ATTACKS
  • Punch (11): 3d-1 cr. Reach C.
  • Energy Blast (11): 4d burn. Acc 3, Range 10/100, RoF 1.

  • TRAITS
  • Callous [-5]
  • Charisma 1 [5]
  • Gadgeteer [25]
  • Jealousy [-10]
  • Overconfidence (CR: 9) [-7]
  • Reputation 1 (Genius, entertainer) (Almost everyone; Recognized 10-) [2]
  • Signature Gear (Mansion HQ) [20]
  • Talent (Artificer) 3 [30]
  • Talent (Mathematical Ability) 3 [30]
  • Versatile [5]
  • Very Wealthy [30]

  • SUPER EQUIPMENT
  • Miniature Anti-grav Discs: The Wizard can attach these small discs to his target, causing it to float upward.
    Affliction 5 (Flight, +40%; Melee Attack (Reach C), -30%; Superscience, -10%) [50]
  • Armor: Damage Resistance 12 (Can be Stolen, Forcible Removal, -10%) [54]
  • Anti-Grav Devices: These devices built into the Wizard's armor allow him to fly.
    Flight (Can be Stolen, Forcible Removal, -10%; Planetary, -5%; Superscience, -10%) [30] + Enhanced Air Move 3 (Can be Stolen, Forcible Removal, -10%; Superscience, -10%) [48]
  • Gauntlet Blasters: Burning Attack 4 (Can be Stolen, Forcefully Removed, -10%, Superscience, -10%) [16]
  • Power Gloves: Striking ST +10 (Can be Stolen, Forcefully Removed, -10%; Superscience, -10%; ) [8]

  • SKILLS
  • Acting-12 [1]
  • Aerobatics-11 [4]
  • Architecture/TL7-14 [4]
  • Chemistry/TL7-14 [8]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Electronics)-21* [12]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Microtechnology)-21* [12]
  • Engineer/TL7 (Small Arms)-19* [4]
  • Escape-9 [1]
  • Games (Chess)-15 [4]
  • Holdout-12 [1]
  • Innate Attack (Beam)-13 [4]
  • Leadership-15 [4]
  • Lockpicking/TL7-12 [1]
  • Mathematics/TL7 (Applied)-17* [8]
  • Performance-12 [1]
  • Physics/TL7-16* [8]
  • Piloting/TL7 (Anti-Grav Disc)-12 [4]
  • Sleight of Hand-9 [1]
  • Tactics-13 [4]

  • *+6 from Artificer and Mathematical Ability Talent
    **+3 from Mathematical Ability Talent

    Notes: