Kite-Man

KITE-MAN

Real Name: Charles Brown

Class: Human villain

Occupation: Criminal

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Midway City, formerly Gotham City

First Appearance: Batman #133 (August, 1960)

Powers: Kite-Man utilized a number of kites in his robberies, and has a high degree of skill in hanggliding. Kite-Man was a poor leader and an even worse fighter.

History: (Batman #133)-Kite-Man made his debut by raiding a penthouse party to steal a valuable ruby. Batman II attempted to capture him, but he escaped. Kite-Man pushed his luck by staying in Gotham City to help Big Bill Collins escape jail, and was captured by Batman and Robin II who used his own weapons against him.

(Batman #315)-Some years later after his release from prison, Kite-Man flew into Gotham City, executing a massive robbery and double-crossing his own gang. He was again captured by Batman.

(Hawkman vol. 2 #4)-Kite-Man moved to Midway City to steal the priceless Golden Eagle, but was apprehended by Hawkman II, Hawkwoman and Zatanna.

(Formerly Known as the Justice League #3) - Nevada; Kite-Man went to Roulette's House to attend one of her gladitorial contests. He was among the crowd of villains that watched members of the Super Buddies forced to fight each other.

List of appearances: Batman #133, 315
Batman: Gotham Knights #33
Hawkman vol. 2 #4

Comments: Created by Bill Finger & Dick Sprang

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