Origin
Raised Catholic, the young Tony was sexually abused by a priest from the time he was a child. He suppressed his distress around this abuse by turning to alcohol, eventually becoming an alcoholic. At some point he met and married Angela, who encouraged him to seek help for his addiction.
Creation
Tony was created by Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Fegredo. He made his first appearance in House of Secrets #6.
Major Story Arcs
House of Secrets
Attempting to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting after nine days without drinking, Tony is seized by the Juris and dragged to the House of Secrets to stand trial for the secret of omission. Following the trial he is found by his wife, who attempts to get the details of his mysterious disappearance out of him. He gives an account of the trial, but resists revealing the truth of his sexual abuse to her.
Powers and Abilities
Tony has no known superhuman powers or abilities.