Hardware
Creation & Design
Hardware was created by Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan as part of the Milestone Media initiative to create diverse superhero characters.Early Years
Curtis Metcalf was a brilliant inventor and engineer who worked for the villainous company, Alva Industries. After realizing the unethical practices of his employer, he decided to use his intellect and technology to become a hero.Character Development
Throughout his journey, Curtis evolves from a corporate employee to a self-made hero, grappling with the ethical implications of his technology and the responsibilities that come with power.Cultural Reception
Hardware was well-received for its unique take on the superhero genre, particularly in its exploration of race, technology, and social justice.Character Details
Real Name:
Curtis Metcalf
Aliases:
Hardware
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Dakotaverse, Justice League of America
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Advanced technology manipulation, Combat skills
Equipment:
Powered armor suit, Various technological gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Hardware #1
Milestone
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Hardware, an inventor who created a battle suit to fight crime
1st appearance of Edwin Alva, a genius inventor
Debut title published by Milestone Media, an imprint of DC founded by black artists and writers
1st appearance of Hardware, an inventor who created a battle suit to fight crime
1st appearance of Edwin Alva, a genius inventor
Debut title published by Milestone Media, an imprint of DC founded by black artists and writers
Superman & Batman Magazine #7
Welsh Publishing Group
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1995
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Vol. 1
Origin of Static
Origin of Hardware
Origin of Icon
Milestone for Kids featured article with comic stories and publisher profile
Origin of Static
Origin of Hardware
Origin of Icon
Milestone for Kids featured article with comic stories and publisher profile
Hardware #48
Milestone
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1997
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Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,511
Hardware #49
Milestone
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1997
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Vol. 1
Second-to-final issue
Cover art by Moebius
Hardware #50
Milestone
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1997
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Vol. 1
Final issue
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,552
Comichron reports 4,945 estimated orders in February 1997 but reports 4,607 estimated orders in March for Hardware #51. Hardware #51 does not exist so the assumption is that product that shipped in March was actually #50
Final issue
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,552
Comichron reports 4,945 estimated orders in February 1997 but reports 4,607 estimated orders in March for Hardware #51. Hardware #51 does not exist so the assumption is that product that shipped in March was actually #50
Milestone Forever #1
Milestone
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2010
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Vol. 1
Part one of a two-part story that chronicles the end of the Dakotaverse focused on the original launch characters
Part one of a two-part story that chronicles the end of the Dakotaverse focused on the original launch characters
Milestone Forever #2
Milestone
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2010
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Vol. 1
Conclusion of a two-part story that dissolves the Dakotaverse and ushers in the Milestone characters to the DC Universe
Conclusion of a two-part story that dissolves the Dakotaverse and ushers in the Milestone characters to the DC Universe
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