Topsy Turvy Man
Context
During the 1970s, confectioner and cakes maker Hostess advertised in major comic books. The advertisements were full-page comics starring Marvel and DC Comics characters (and Hostess products).
These comics were nonsensical and a parody of the most absurd aspects of Silver Age comics. They’re still fondly remembered for their goofiness.
Powers and Abilities
He makes people think that everything’s topsy-turvy. In DC Heroes RPG terms, he uses 1 AP of Gravity Decrease on a large area to cause money and other lightweight objects to float up where he can catch them. He can also use all 2 APs in order to affect a character like Batman.
One thing which adds to the topsy-turvy illusion is the fact that when he uses his Air Walking power, he is upside down. In this position, his head is only a few feet off the ground.
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History
He appeared in The Whole World’s Upside Down, which appeared in Adventure #451.
Topsy-Turvy Man was menacing Gotham. Batman tried to stop him, but was thwarted momentarily when Topsy-Turvy Man turned him upside down. Batman still managed to beat him up, though. And everyone got their Hostess™ Fruit Pies back again.
Description
He is bald on top. He has brown hair on the sides of his head. He wears a green suit with brown shoes.
Personality
He just wants to steal stuff, like money and Hostess Fruit Pies.
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Topsy-Turvy Man
| Dex: 04 | Str: 03 | Bod: 04 |
| Int: 04 | Wil: 05 | Min: 05 |
| Inf: 04 | Aur: 04 | Spi: 03 |
| Init: 012 | HP: 030 |
Powers:
Gravity Decrease: 02, Air Walking: 01
Bonuses and Limitations:
- Gravity Decrease has a huge area of effect.
- Air Walking allows Topsy to walk upside-down on air.
Source of Character: The DC Universe Hostess Villains.
Helper(s): Andy Nystrom, Dave Oakes, Mark Ayen, JD.