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Cockroach Hamilton

Cockroach Hamilton

Fictional Marvel supervillain Comics character 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 Hamilton 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". Later in life, Hamilton turns to a life of crime, becoming a mob enforcer for Ray "Piranha" Jones. While investigating Hamilton, Power Man is attacked by Hamilton and Jones's men at the Harlem River docks. Power Man is eventually knocked out and carried back to Jones's penthouse, but breaks free and attacks Jones. Power Man and Jones fall