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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
Milestone Apr 1993

Hardware #1

Hardware #1
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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
Milestone Apr 1997

Hardware #50

Hardware #50
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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

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