Jack Slash
The theatrical leader whose actions align with a precognitive forecast of the apocalypse.
Jack Slash serves as the theatrical leader of the Slaughterhouse Nine, a notorious group of parahumans that includes serial killers as well as forcibly recruited members like Bonesaw, a child parahuman conditioned into the role. Operating within the fictional city of Brockton Bay, Jack is infamous for his role in inviting catastrophic events onto the world stage. After learning of Dinah's prophecy, Jack decides to fulfill it and end the world.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Leader of the Slaughterhouse Nine
Lore & Background
Jack Slash leads the Slaughterhouse Nine, a group distinct from other villainous organizations due to its focus on terror and violence, though not all members are serial killers—some, like Bonesaw, were child parahumans forcibly recruited and conditioned. The gang's presence in Brockton Bay marked a turning point for the city's parahuman community.
Reader's Guide
Jack Slash is characterized by his leadership of the Slaughterhouse Nine and his specific relationship with Bonesaw, whom he views as a prized protégé. The city's parahumans fail to kill Jack or his protege Bonesaw. He is driven by a prophecy that he chooses to embrace, using his team's capabilities to ensure his survival long enough to trigger the end of the world.
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