Ricochet (comics)
comics character
Ricochet is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It was originally an alternate identity used by Spider-Man and later adopted by college student Jonathan "Johnny" Gallo.
Peter Parker
After being accused of murder during the Identity Crisis storyline, Peter Parker assumes four alternate identities to continue fighting crime without being caught. One of the personas that he adopts is Ricochet, utilizing flying discs created by his wife Mary Jane Watson. As Ricochet, Peter relies primarily on his agility and poses as a criminal for hire. Using this identity, Peter collaborates for a time with his old foe Delilah in searching for information about the new villain Black Tarantula. After Peter clears his name, he abandons all of his new personas and returns to his Spider-Man identity.
Powers and abilities
In addition to his regular abilities the Ricochet costume had flying discs on the sleeves of its jacket which he used as weapons. As Ricochet, Peter Parker did not utilize his spider-sense or enhanced speed to avoid exposing his identity.
Johnny Gallo
Publication history
Johnny Gallo first appeared as Ricochet in Slingers #0 (December 1998).
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