The Gecko
Real Name: Danny Carter
Identity/Class: Human mutate
Occupation: School kid
Affiliations: Hogie (best friend)
Enemies: Iguanaguy, Doc Nagowa, Komodo, Mech-Annoyed, Funguy
Known Relatives: Unnamed father (police officer)
Aliases: None
Base of Operations: Faraway City
First Appearance: The Gecko: Birth of the Hero (1999)
Powers/Abilities: The Gecko has enhanced speed, agility, strength and a four foot tail (which makes hiding his identity from people that little bit trickier).
History: The Gecko is 14 year old Danny Carter who, whilst on a school trip to a zoo, finds a hidden laboratory where a scientist is performing genetic experiments on reptiles. Danny is captured and infused with a gecko DNA graft. After a battle with Iguanaguy and the scientist, Danny escapes and along with his best friend, Hogie, teams up to become the yellow and green clad hero The Gecko. Now he strives to protect Faraway City, whilst protecting his identity from his policeman father.
Comments: Created by Darren Clarke. He also kindly provided additional information on the character.
CLARIFICATIONS: Not to be confused with
Gekko Kamen, Japanese vigilante
Any Additions/Corrections? Please let me know.
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