Mr. Dude

Origin

Very little is known about the Dude’s origin. Probably a native of Delta City, he became a regular at the skid-row diner Eats.

Creation

Mr Dude was created by Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum, and Mary Bierbaum. He made his first appearance in The Heckler #1.

Major Story Arcs

The Heckler

A patron of Eats, Mr Dude is approached by various people seeking his knowledge and advice, including a general of the US Army and a Monsignor of the Catholic church. He is also aware of Stu Mosely’s secret identity as the Heckler, and occasionally provides him with advice or support.

Powers and Abilities

The Dude has no known superhuman powers or abilities. He appears to be incredibly intelligent, and to have a great deal of knowledge in various areas, including theology and military tactics. It is unclear how he obtained this information, or how others know to seek him out, though he appears to be well known to at least some people in places of power.