Cockroach Hamilton

Cockroach Hamilton
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Luke Cage, Power Man #28 (December 1975)
Created by	Don McGregor George Tuska Vinnie Colletta
In-story information
Full name	Dontrell Hamilton
Species	Human
Team affiliations	Flashmob Pride
Notable aliases	Cockroach Roach
Abilities	Skilled marksman

Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton is the name of a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most closely related to Luke Cage, one of the early black Marvel superheroes.

Dorian Crossmon Missick portrayed Cockroach Hamilton in the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) / Netflix series Luke Cage .

Publication history

The character first appeared in Luke Cage, Power Man #28 (December 1975), produced by Don McGregor, George Tuska, and Vinnie Colletta.

Fictional character biography

Growing up in Harlem, Dontrell was petrified by nocturnal noises. However, over time, he gradually becomes accustomed to them as well as to the cockroaches that infested his home. These early experiences lead to an affinity for cockroaches and "Cheese Snipz". ^[1]

Later in life, Hamilton turned to a life of crime, becoming a mob enforcer (alias "Cockroach") for Ray "Piranha" Jones. ^[2] During an investigation of Dontrell, Power Man is attacked by Dontrell and Ray's men at the Harlem River docks. Power Man is eventually knocked out and carried back to Ray's penthouse, but breaks free and attacks Ray. Power Man and Ray fall into a pool of piranhas allowing Dontrell to seal them in and escape. ^[3]

Powers and abilities

Dontrell Hamilton has no superpowers, but is a skilled marksman who uses advanced pieces of artillery. His first weapon was a six-barreled shotgun built by himself named "Josh".

Other versions

Earth-X

In the Earth-X reality, Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton's history largely remains the same, though he has died in this reality. ^[4]

House of M

In the House of M reality, Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton is a mutant gangster with an appearance based on his namesake. ^[5]

In other media

• Cockroach Hamilton makes a non-speaking appearance in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "To Steal an Ant-Man" as a member of William Cross' gang.
• Cockroach Hamilton appears in the second season of Luke Cage , portrayed by Dorian Missick. This version is a petty criminal who runs an off-the-books casino and was recently released from prison with help from corrupt NYPD Detective Rafael Scarfe. ^[6] Additionally, Hamilton is physically abusive towards his girlfriend Andrea "Drea" Powell and her son CJ. After running afoul of Luke Cage, Hamilton injures him with help from a neighbor named Josh. Struggling with anger issues, Cage seeks vengeance and severely beats Hamilton after he abuses his family once more. ^[7] Hamilton subsequently sues Cage for his injuries and hires Benjamin Donovan to represent him in court. Hamilton is later killed by Bushmaster. ^[8]

References

1. Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe 2006 #5. Marvel Comics.
2. Power Man #28. Marvel Comics.
3. Power Man #30-31. Marvel Comics.
4. Universe X Special #1. Marvel Comics.
5. House of M: Avengers #1. Marvel Comics.
6. Liu, Lucy (director); Cheo Hodari Coker (writer) (June 22, 2018). "Soul Brother #1". Marvel's Luke Cage. Season 2. Episode 1. Netflix.
7. Green, Steph (director); Akela Cooper (writer) (June 22, 2018). "Straighten It Out". Marvel's Luke Cage. Season 2. Episode 2. Netflix.
8. Lemmons, Kasi (director); Ian Stokes (writer) (June 22, 2018). "All Souled Out". Marvel's Luke Cage. Season 2. Episode 5. Netflix.

External links

• Dontrell Hamilton at Marvel Wiki
• Dontrell Hamilton at Comic Vine
• Dontrell Hamilton at Marvel Appendix