Source of Character: DC Universe

Reasons: The People's Heroes are nearly forgotten, cookie-cutter Communists from the 80s. Here is a modernized versions with various non-continuity details added by me.

Hammer

Background

Alter ego: Filipp Korjev
Marital Status: Married
Known Relatives: Irina Eiermann Korjev (aka Sickle, wife)
Group affiliation: Former member of the People's Heroes
Base Of Operations: Mobile
Height: About 6'3" Weight: About 225 lbs
Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde

Powers and Abilities

Filipp "Hammer" Korjev has enough strength to easily lift heavy tanks over his head, and is immune to most conventional weapons short of artillery. He's also a highly skilled commando soldier, a formidable hand to hand combat, and especially proficient with hammers as melee weapons ; although he previously used a one-handed "power hammer", he's now mostly seen with a large sledgehammer made of a special titanium steel alloy.

Though he has a .50 machinegun that he can easily use as an assault rifle, Hammer prefers to use his fists and hammer.

History:

Korjev apparently gained his powers after the American Force of July was captured and analyzed by USSR forces ; it is thus quite likely his strength, speed and durability are based on similar abilities from the American agent Major Force.

The People's Heroes were a covert force under the direct command of the Soviet Premier, and their first known mission was to capture Batman and the Outsiders in Mozambia. They managed to defeat the Outsiders, but they escaped and later won a rematch. When they managed to go back home, they found their aura had tarnished and they were eclipsed by the all new Rocket Red brigade. They later were seen intercepting elements of the Suicide Squad, which had infiltrate the Soviet Union, but their successful trap was broken at the last minute by an armored gunship assault and several Suicide Squad reinforcements. They later attempted to capture Red Star in the United States, but where opposed by the New Titans. Most of their missions - domestic security details and black ops - are undocumented.

During Mikhail Gorbatchev's mandate, the People's Heroes became strongly tied to him, and faded into obscurity when he left ; they unofficially disbanded in the late 90s, although they often have drinks together when they can fit a rendez vous in Moscow in their schedules.

Both Korjev and his wife stayed close to their Navy roots, and went back to the Russia's military to act as special advisors. Currently, their activities are mostly as mercenary advisors, the Russian armed forces selling their services as a way to procure cash. They have served along a variety of forces, from the downright criminal and despicable (to their dismay) to more palatable and possibly honest freedom fighters. A recent, and widely publicized mission was in Afghanistan during the US-led war to overthrow the Taliban regime - where they were a very active symbol of the Russian participation to this operation.

Description:

See illustrations in database for Hammer's old People's Heroes costume. Nowadays, it's is more likely to find him in combat boots and military fatigues, proudly wearing the traditional striped blue and white T-shirt of the Russian marines.

Personality

Hammer was mostly an all-business fighter, with an attachment to the classic Communist discourse and doctrine. Now he's back to his roots as a military man, enjoying the rough life in various, sometimes exotic locales. A large part of his grimness has lifted after the victories in Afghanistan in the early 00s, allowing him to drop the burden of this war which weighted heavily on his shoulders. He's now more open about aspects of himself that were previously known only to his wife, such as his love and vast knowledge of poetry in several languages or his weakness for fine Cuban cigars.