by Sal Buscema, 1976

Hitman

Real Name: Lt. Burt Kenyon
Identity: Former Lieutenant in the US Army; Assassin-for-hire
Group Affiliation: None
First Appearance: Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #4
Status: Deceased
Final Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #175

Powers & Abilities:

No superhuman abilities. The Hitman is a seasoned veteran with exceptional combat skills. He is well-versed in the arts of warfare and hand-to-hand combat. Basically, he's equivalent to the Punisher in terms of combat expertise.

Equipment & Weapons:

The Hitman has used a variety of weaponry. In combat, he favors his automatic rifle and handgun. He's used flare-guns, hand grenades, and mace as well as exotic weapons such as a boomerang blade launched from his rifle. He uses a jet powered motorcycle for personal transportation. His headquarters is a fully-loaded personal jet which was outfitted with a variety of surveillance devices, computer equipment, and a workshop.

Origin:

After his former comrade-in-arms Frank Castle became the Punisher, Burt Kenyon outfitted himself as the underground equivalent of the Punisher. He became a premiere assassin and mercenary hiring himself out to whoever could afford his rates.

Hitman's Timeline

First Appearance - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #4-#5