| FIDDLER (Isaac Bowin) | BIOGRAPHY |
| Created by Robert Kanigher and Lee Elias |
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PERSONAL DATA
Real Name: Isaac Bowin
Status: Deceased
Citizenship: American
Known Relatives: Unnamed brother; Virtuoso (alleged granddaughter)
Base of Operation: Mobile, but usually focusing on Keystone City
Group Affiliation(s): Injustice Society of the World; Crime Champions; Injustice Unlimited; Secret Six III
Gender: Male
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 178 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Originally Blond; later Bald (but wears a silver wig)
First Appearance: All-Flash #32/3 (December 1947-January 1948): "Duet of Danger"
Creators: Robert Kanigher and Lee Elias
HISTORY
In the early 1930s, thief Isaac Bowin was tossed into a small dank cell in India. His only cellmate was an elderly fakir who no one else would stay with for very long. Hoping to find something to pass the time, Bowin learned many secrets about music from the wizened man. Taking his own skills, the two built a violin that would allow them to escape. Making good his escape, he killed the fakir and made his way to America, where he used his skills to make money through various nefarious schemes, one of which was impersonating his brother, a popular classical violinist. Coming into conflict with the original Flash, he devised an arsenal of fiddles which could create force fields, shatter solid objects or hypnotize people through musical vibrations.
More prone to working with others, he often teamed with other foes of the Justice Society of America, even forming a small subgroup that sent Keystone City into limbo for decades. This act eventually lead to first the original Flash, then the rest of the Justice Society coming out of retirement, much to his detriment.
He remained a villain for many years but was eventually killed when opposing the 'Society' of villains that sprung up in the wake of revelations regarding the Justice League's actions in wiping the minds of various villains. His role has been taken over by a woman named Virtuoso, who may be his granddaughter.
 | BLACK LANTERN: FIDDLER |
During the event known as the Blackest Night, a black ring descended upon his corpse located in Belle Reve. The ring downloaded all of the Fiddler's memories and created a duplicate of his body that rose from the grave as a member of the Black Lantern Corps to prey upon the Suicide Squad and the Secret Six. Black Lantern Fiddler was destroyed by the explosion of a Manhunter which released spectrum energy. -Secret Six Vol. 3 #18
POWERS AND WEAPONS
The Fiddler used a variety of violins that could emit sonic blasts, cause listeners to dance uncontrollably, and other effects that would allow him the chance to rob them.
The Fiddler also used a giant violin getaway car, the Fiddle Car, that could also fly.
CHRONOLOGY
For a definitive list of appearances of Fiddler in chronological order click here
PROFILE REFERENCES
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #8 (October 1985)