Keeper of Infinite Earths - The Attackers
Created by Matt Parmenter & Bob Justice
"Mammoth" Created by Bob Justice
Tusk
Alter Ego: Bob Banklin
Occupation: Assassin
Known Relatives: none
Group Affiliation: Attackers
Base of Operations: Attackers Headquarters, Devil’s Island, Bermuda
Triangle
Background/History:
Discovered in an orphanage by Dr. Black, the noted authority on superpowers, the
boy who would grow up to be Tusk had always been aggressive and violent. He
sought prey like an animal in the wild. Dr. Black had intended to form a group
to safeguard and study super-powered, mutant, alien, and otherwise supernatural
beings. Tusk tested out to be the finest student he’d ever encountered and it
was Black’s intention to groom him to be the field leader of his proposed
team. Tusk appreciated what Dr. Black had done for him and his plans for the
future, but he had no desire to be a hero. In fact, his plans were quite the
opposite of that notion. When he realized that he had learned all he could from
the Doctor, he was ready to go on his own, but there was one big problem. Dr.
Black knew everything about him and that would jeopardize his plans. So, he
suited up and went in to kill his mentor. As he attacked, a recent addition, the
girl known as ‘Port who had teleportation abilities, stumbled into the
conflict. Panicked beyond reason by the savage attack and in an attempt to save
the Doctor, she concentrated her powers like never before and willed Tusk away,
not to any specific place, just away. The next thing Tusk knew he was in another
dimension on a world of gods, magic, swords, and monsters. Robbing and pillaging
had almost ceased to be amusing when he crossed paths with the female
warrior/assassin, Shadow Stalker. Despite an extreme dislike for each other,
their abilities complimented the other’s and they grudgingly formed a duo. She
was fascinated by Tusk’s stories of the technologically advanced world he came
from. Eventually they found a wizard who was powerful enough to find and
transport them back to the world Tusk had been banished from. Back on Earth,
they continued working together, gained a reputation, and were contacted by
Shatter to join his Attackers.
Personality/Motivations:
A cold and calculating killer, he has no desire to surpress his instinctive
desires to hunt and kill. His ferocity and speed are surprising when you take
into account his size and demeanor. He hates everyone and barely tolerates even
his teammates.
Quote: "Tusk moves when he’s ready."
