Turk Barrett is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted in stories featuring Daredevil, in which his inept schemes are played as comic relief.[1]
| Turk Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| First appearance | Daredevil #69 (Oct. 1970) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas Gene Colan |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Infinity Watch |
| Notable aliases | Mauler Stilt-Man |
Barrett was a recurring character in the Marvel shows Daredevil (2015-2016), Luke Cage (2016-2018), The Defenders (2017), The Punisher (2017-2019), Jessica Jones (2018), and Iron Fist (2018) set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Rob Morgan.
Publication history
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Turk Barrett first appears in Daredevil #69 (Oct. 1970) and was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gene Colan.[1][2]
Fictional character biography
editTurk Barrett was a small-time crook operating in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Roscoe Sweeney once sent Barrett to pay Jack Murdock to throw a boxing match.[3] Barrett was associated with a street gang called the Thunderbolts.[4] Barrett later stole Stilt-Man's armor, offering his services but the Kingpin declined to employ "idiots", and Wilbur Day contacted Daredevil with knowledge of how to defeat him.[5] Barrett has spent quite a bit of time at Josie's Bar in New York City. His criminal associate Grotto often reluctantly participates in Barrett's schemes. Barrett once mugged someone at Christmas and intended to use the Yuletide attire of Santa Claus to swindle charitable donations. When Matt Murdock told him to take the Santa suit off, Barrett stabbed him with a knife, thus carelessly foiling his own plan by getting blood on the suit.[6]
During the 2018 "Infinity Countdown" storyline, Barrett comes into possession of the Mind Gem.[7] Doctor Strange tries to take the Mind Gem back, only for Barrett to evade him. Barrett is among the Infinity Gem holders who are contacted by Strange to reform the Infinity Watch and safeguard the Infinity Gems.[8] Barrett later returns the Mind Gem to Strange, frightened by its power.[9]
Other versions
editVarious versions of Turk Barrett have appeared across the character's publication history. In "House of M", Barrett is a member of Willis Stryker's gang, which is later taken over by Luke Cage.[10] In Secret Wars, two versions of Barrett appear as residents of Battleworld.[11][12]
In other media
editTurk Barrett is a recurring character across the Marvel's Netflix television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Rob Morgan.[13] This version is an associate of Wilson Fisk and is engaged in smuggling and arms dealing. Introduced in Daredevil, Barrett makes subsequent appearances in Luke Cage,[14] The Defenders, The Punisher,[15] Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist.
References
edit- 1 2 "Turk Barrett". Comic Book DB. Archived from the original on December 9, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
- ↑ "Turk (Daredevil character)". Marvunapp.com. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
- ↑ Daredevil: Battlin' Jack Murdock #1 (August 2007)
- ↑ Daredevil #69 (October 1970)
- ↑ Daredevil #179 (February 1982)
- ↑ Daredevil #229 (April 1986)
- ↑ Infinity Countdown: Prime one-shot (April 2018)
- ↑ Infinity Countdown #5 (September 2018)
- ↑ Infinity Wars #2 (October 2018)
- ↑ House of M: Avengers #1 (January 2008)
- ↑ Secret Wars: Armor Wars #3 (July 2015)
- ↑ 1872 #1 (September 2015)
- ↑ Strom, Marc (March 11, 2015). "'Marvel's Daredevil' For Netflix Reveals 6 Supporting Cast Members". Marvel.com. Marvel. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
[...]Rob Morgan ("Person of Interest," "Believe") will play Turk Barrett, a smalltime criminal in Hell's Kitchen[...]
- ↑ Morales, Wilson (October 22, 2015). "Daredevil's Rob Morgan Back As Turk Barrett On Marvel's Luke Cage". BlackFilm.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ↑ Hood, Cooper (September 15, 2017). "Marvel's The Punisher Will Include a Turk Appearance". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
External links
edit- Turk Barrett at Marvel Wiki
- Turk Barrett at Comic Vine
- Turk Barrett at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe