Manticore

Manticore

Background

History

Manticore is an arch-hero, a Task Force organizer in Brickstown, and a member of the Freedom Phalanx. Manticore's real name is Justin Sinclair.

Manticore's parents were murdered by the arch-villain, Protean right in front of Justin when he was a boy. Justin's father was the original Manticore super hero and Protean was exacting revenge on him for interference with his plans. While growing up, Justin was angry at the world, often getting into trouble. Eventually, Michael White, aka Back Alley Brawler was called in to help shape up Justin and helped train him to be a super hero. Michael White was the only person that Justin respected and that respect came from the fact that Michael had killed Protean.

Manticore is a billionaire, the sole beneficiary of a huge trust fund. He has received training in all manner of mental and physical pursuits, but excelled at archery. At some point, he took up his father's title of the Manticore super hero. He is currently a member of the Freedom Phalanx and the secret founder and funder of Wyvern.

Manticore is one of the Surviving Eight, dedicated to helping Paragon City rebuild after the Rikti War.

Manticore's sidekick is Swan although she has become a full-fledged hero in her own right as a member of the Vindicators. She is helping him battle the 5th Column in the search for her parents.

Manticore

Character Stats

Secret Identity: Justin Sinclair
Origin: Natural
Archetype: Defender
Primary Powers: Trick Arrow
Secondary Powers: Archery
Signature Power: Arrow Teleportation
Other Powers: Teleportation

Task Force

Level Range: 30 - 36
Notes: Requires 7 people
Zone: Brickstown
Location: To the left of the highway exit to Independence Port.
Primary Enemy: Crey
Name: Following Countess Crey
Badge: Manticore's Associate Badge
Description: Manticore was proud to present you with this medal, in recognition of the valor and honor you showed while helping him.

Comic Book

Manticore first appeared in Top Cow's City of Heroes #1. He has been featured prominently since Top Cow took over the comic. Manticore has a natural origin, but it is revealed in the comic that he gained the ability to teleport from Prometheus.

Out of Game

Manticore was created by Sean Michael Fish who also uses the Manticore name on the official forums.

Changes

Previously, the backstory of Manticore said that a villain named Doppleganger killed his parents rather than Protean. Manticore was unaware of this until he turned 18 when his nanny revealed his heritage to him. Manticore also used to be classified as a blaster rather than a defender.

Miscellaneous

• Manticore's Praetorian Earth counterpart is Chimera.