Deathwatch (Earth-616)

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Deathwatch

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Real Name

Unknown

Current Alias

Deathwatch

Aliases

Stephen Lords

Identity

Secret

Affiliation

Trans-Lords, Deathspawn, employer of Blackout (Lilin), Snowblind, Troll and Hag

Universe

Earth-616

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Status

Occupation

Trans-Lord of his dimension; crime boss

Origin

Origin

Demon

Creators

Howard Mackie

First appearance

Ghost Rider Vol 3 #1
(May, 1990)

History

Deathwatch poses in the mortal world as crime boss Stephen Lords. His activities often lead to casualties that he then fed off of to empower himself. He also wanted to gain the position of the Kingpin (Wilson Fisk).

He also became an enemy of Wolverine's after Logan encountered some of his men in Madripoor.

Deathwatch's major scheme involved a large amount of a potent biotoxin, enough to devastate New York and New Jersey. A rival gang had stolen the canisters and hid out in the Cypress Hills Cemetery. Deathwatch ordered his Deathspawn ninjas and Blackout to go after them and regain the canisters.

In the ensuing firefight Ghost Rider emerged. Deathwatch recognized the Rider and sought to take the Medallion of Power. He ordered Barbara Ketch's murder and other events to try and draw the Ghost Rider out. He also tried to reclaim the canisters, but both the Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) and Ghost Rider continued to interfere with his plans.

On one occasion he lured the Rider into an office building then had it destroyed, feeding him with hundreds of innocent employees. He ordered Blackout, Snowblind, Troll and Hag after the Rider.

He waited for Ghost Rider in a hospital where Snowblind was recovering. During their battle, Deathwatch was stabbed by the Ghost Rider's mystic chain, apparently killing him.

However, Deathwatch was found to be alive, imprisoned in the Raft. He escaped during the riot and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

As a Trans-Lord, Deathwatch constantly emits a 'death field'. This allows him to draw energy from pain and death to increase his powers. Deathwatch can establish a mental link via touch. He uses this to gain information as well as to harm his victims.

Abilities

skilled in ninjutsu and martial arts.

Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

None known.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: guns; katana

Notes

It has been speculated that Deathwatch's Deathspawn or he himself may be affiliated with the Hand.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Appearances of Deathwatch (Earth-616)
• Character Gallery: Deathwatch (Earth-616)
• Fan-Art Gallery: Deathwatch (Earth-616)
• Quotations by Deathwatch (Earth-616)

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Links and References

• 1991 Marvel Cards #80
• 1993 Marvel Cards #100