LGBT Character Of The Week: Hooded Justice
Since we just recently got a look at some costume photos from Watchmen, it's only fitting that our character this week hails from the same book.
Hooded Justice, (also theorized to be named Rolf Müller), was the first costumed hero in the Watchmen Universe. His origins are mysterious and it is believe the only person to ever see him without his mask is his secret lover, Captain Metropolis. (Hooded Justice was the top, by the way)
Hooded Justice and the good Capt. were both members of the first hero team, The Minutemen, but tensions almost immediately broke out, eventually leading to Hooded Justice stopping the Comedian's attempted rape of the original Silk Spectre. After this, she often escorts him, possibly posing as his girlfriend to belay public fears of his homosexuality and to repay him for saving her. He vanishes from the public eye some time later after the Minutemen come under investigation by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
It is also theorized that after this the Comedian enacted his revenge and killed him, as shortly thereafter noted strongman Rolf Müller was found dead. Whoever he was, Hooded Justice had no superpowers, but was exceptionally strong and had amazing stamina. (According to rumors, he also liked it a bit rough, if you catch my meaning) If you never knew any of this about Hooded Justice, you skipped over the 'letter' sections of Watchmen. For shame.
Sgt. Sausagepants
Posted to Comics on 14 March 2008
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