Born in the Bronx, New York, he was a bright but angry African-American teenager who got fired from his window washer job. Traumatized by the events, the shaken Hobie made his escape to the building's roof, only to be confronted by Spider-Man. Each one relies on a suite of technical gimmicks.

He then heads home, where he is last seen conflicted about his own identity. The second version first appeared in Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #47 (October 1980), and was created by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He hid the books on an information chip and put the information chip on the chalice, where no one would look for it. Following the fight against Zodiac's Pisces Sect, Peter tells Hobie to change into his Prowler costume and that they'll retrieve the Webware together before Zodiac undoes his encryption. In his first appearance, he broke into Oscorp's abandoned lab to steal a small red box and other rare items from a safe but Oscorp's genetically altered spider crawled into his duffel bag without his knowledge. Prowler has been known to use hypnotic aids and conventional hand-held weapons. [47] When the alarm goes off and all the clones start breaking down from clone degeneration, Prowler leaves Haven and tries to find the individual set off the system that has been killing the clones. [24] In follow-up appearances,[25] he began regaining movement of his paralyzed limbs- evidence suggests that his paralysis was more a result of mental rather than physical damage, as he was feeling frustrated over the recent theft of his costume, eventually regaining full mobility. He has a brief fight with the original Prowler at Stilt-Man's funeral. Hobie was eager to join the search for the thieves, but Spider-Man insisted that he stay home so he would not get into trouble, since the second Prowler had committed a felony murder. Nathaniel James Potvin stars as Ryan Walker, a Bay City High freshman who is a technopath with the amazing ability to control technology with his mind.
Quite a memorable role for budding star Nathaniel James Potvin! Davis uses his winged suit in a vain attempt to kill Scorpion. Using his weapons, the gift shop and his strategic thinking, Prowler manages to defeat the simple-minded Electro. Eventually, Spider-Man captures both Bella Donna and the Prowler, cleared both his and the original Prowler's name, and returns Hobie's stolen equipment. He later wakes up to find that Spider-Man managed to defeat the head of Fairgray Pay with help from Iron Man who bought the company and turned into a division of Stark Unlimited. Hobie Brown is the original iteration of Prowler. Video Games: Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth • Iron Man 3: The Official Game • Disney Infinity: 2.0 Edition • Disney Infinity: 3.0 Edition • Marvel: Contest of Champions • Marvel: Avengers Alliance • Marvel vs. Capcom series (Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite), Villains: Red Skull • MODOK • Abomination • Loki Laufeyson • Ultron • Whiplash • Venom • Doctor Octopus • Leader • Doctor Doom • Nighthawk • Doctor Spectrum • Power Princess • Speed Demon • Super-Adaptoid • Annihilus • Destroyer • Grim Reaper • Crimson Dynamo • Green Goblin • Lizard • Taskmaster • Sandman • Electro • Hydro-Man • Kraven the Hunter • Baron Strucker • Ronan the Accuser • Galactus • Thanos • Viper • Enchantress • Magneto • Mystique • Baron Zemo • Nebula • Korath • Surtur • Fire Demons • Michael Korvac • Maestro • Morgan le Fay • Black Widow II • Batroc • Shocker • Vulture • Ghost • Seeker • Growing Man • Dormammu • Dracula • Ultimo • Sandgirl • Hala • High Evolutionary Donning his green and purple Prowler costume for the first time, Hobie set out to rob the payroll office of the Daily Bugle, figuring that would garner him quick publicity. This version acquired his equipment from his brother, Abraham Brown. Television: The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes • Ultimate Spider-Man (Episode List) • Avengers Assemble (Episode List) • Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. During one of his crimes, Prowler accidentally kills a guard. In the episode "Bring on the Bad Guys" [Pt. 669 Followers, 1,708 Following, 120 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from A Hater? [7], Hobie took Spider-Man's advice to heart and gave up his criminal ways. Hobie angers Julia by severing a connection from looking more into New U Technologies. Realizing his nephew is Spider-Man, Prowler kills the Tinkerer to keep this a secret. The Prowler's various iterations have no superhuman powers, although Hobie Brown is naturally inventive, especially in the field of pneumatics despite no formal education in that science. Prowler tells Julia what New U Technologies has accomplished and tries to get Julia to join them but refuses and escapes in a puff of black smoke. He teamed up with Spider-Man to defeat Silvermane. [33] Kaine later tells Spider-Man that the clones of Prowler and Jean died while fighting the villains.[32]. Prowler accuses Julia of being the culprit. After Miles passes out and regains consciousness, Jefferson forbids Aaron to spend time with Miles on account of his criminal life.

When the second Prowler was subsequently defeated by Spider-Man, the stolen equipment was returned to Hobie. Prowler's body then starts failing due to not taking his New U Pills for an extended period of time as he questions what he's doing with his life.
[44], When Spider-Man and Spider-Woman of Earth-65 are escaping from New U Technologies, Prowler helped the two out by diverting the cloned villains to another part of the city. [32] During the final battle, Prowler and DeWolff battle the villains outside. He has gas cartridge bracelets, wrist-mounted projectiles, steel darts, gas bombs, grenades, and electric nets. Contact Info View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro STARmeter. Bendis, Brian Michael (w), Pichelli, Sara (a), Marquez, David (p), Ponsor, Justin (i). Center, which was re-established by May Parker. [26] While recovering, Brown provided Spidey with a jetpack used when assuming the Hornet identity during the Identity Crisis storyline. [9] Hobie eventually married his love Mindy S. McPherson, and settled down into a career as a construction worker. [27], Prowler was captured by S.H.I.E.L.D. The next day, Aaron confronts his nephew about being Spider-Man. The Hobie Brown incarnation of Prowler has appeared in several media adaptations, including animated series and video games. After his redemption, Hobie became a superhero and a viable ally of Spider-Man. [41], After stopping a bank robbery that a clone of Madame Web foresaw, Prowler returns to New U Technologies to stop a fight between clones of Jack O'Lantern, Kangaroo, Massacre, Mirage, Montana, and Tarantula. [23], Later, Hobie was paralyzed during the Great Game. When Electro gets the upper hand on Julia, Prowler sacrifices himself to stop Electro and dies in Julia's arms. Fun Fact: The very first time Nate ever kissed a girl was in front of 739 people –on stage at the Mark Taper Forum! He has gas cartridge bracelets, wrist-mounted projectiles, steel darts, gas bombs, grenades, and electric nets. Books: Ultimate Spider-Man: Why I Hate Gym • Ultimate Spider-Man: Flight of the Iron Spider! Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Prowler was chased around by Electro and was accidentally killed. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. • Ultimate Spider-Man: Great Responsibility • Ultimate Spider-Man: Great Power [46] When the Jackal orders the villains in the "Haven" part of New U Technologies to kill Spider-Man, Prowler works with Spider-Man to fight the villains off. During their conversation, Prowler is offered a job as the new head of Fairgray Pay, which he quickly accepts. [21] Prowler then formally joined the Outlaws to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Canadian official. [70], The debut of the Prowler (Hobie Brown). He then claims Tinkerer's various tech for himself: an electric suit, a winged suit and electric gauntlets.