Slipknot (Christopher Weiss) is a

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, published by

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. Created by

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and Rafael Kayanan, the character made his first appearance in ''

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'' #28 (October 1984).

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portrays Slipknot in the

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film ''

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''.

Fictional character biography

Slipknot is a former chemical developer and enemy of

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who is skilled in wielding ropes and developed a special chemical to make them indestructible. Slipknot later joins the

and helps battle the Manhunters during the ''

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'' event. However, he loses his left arm after its explosive implant detonates. In subsequent appearances in ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', Slipknot obtains a bionic arm before being killed by the

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. In ''

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'' continuity reboot, Slipknot is resurrected and joins the

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Slipknot II

An unidentified, second incarnation of Slipknot appears in ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #145.

Powers and abilities

Slipknot is a skilled martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant, and wields powerful indestructible ropes.

Other versions

An alternate timeline variant of Slipknot makes a minor appearance in '' Flashpoint: Legion of Doom'' #2 as a prisoner of Doom prison.

In other media

Slipknot appears in ''

'', portrayed by

. This version is a Native American mercenary who is recruited into

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program to defeat the Enchantress. However,

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initially believes the nano-bombs implanted into the squad members' necks to dissuade them from abandoning the mission are a ruse and Slipknot is subsequently killed while mounting an escape attempt.

References

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