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The Trigger Twins are the names of two sets of fictional Western themed comic book characters published by DC Comics.

Fictional character biography

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Walter and Wayne Trigger

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Trigger Twins
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAll-Star Western #58 (May 1951)
Created byRobert Kanigher (writer)
Carmine Infantino (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoWalter and Wayne Trigger
Team affiliationsJustice Riders
AbilitiesExcellent marksmen and hand-to-hand combatants

The Trigger Twins first appear in All-Star Western #58 (May 1951),[1] the first issue of that title under its new name (previously known as All Star Comics), and was one of the features that replaced the previous stars, the Justice Society of America.[2] The series was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino.

The series feature the adventures of a pair of twin brothers, Walt and Wayne Trigger.[3] Walt is a sheriff, while Wayne is a civilian, but is more accurate and faster on the draw with firearms than his brother.[4] Wayne impersonates Walt on various adventures as needed, through secretly wearing identical clothes and using a twin of Walt's horse, so that no one suspects that Wayne was covering for Walt.

The series ran through All Star Western #116 (1961) after which they were replaced by another feature, and were unseen until Showcase #72 (February 1968) when a story was reprinted under the banner, "Top Gun", a oneshot filler issue. In 1973 they were given a short-lived title.[5] The Twins appeared in All-Star Squadron during Crisis on Infinite Earths, at which point it is revealed they reside on Earth-Two.

Tom and Tad Trigger

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Trigger Twins
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDetective Comics #667 (October 1993)
Created byChuck Dixon (writer)
Graham Nolan (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoTom and Tad Trigger
Team affiliationsThe Society
Black Lantern Corps

A modern pair of Trigger Twins are introduced in Detective Comics #667 (October 1993).[6] They are Tom and Tad Trigger, a pair of criminals who resemble their Old West counterparts, although it is unknown if they are actually related. They first meet when they both decide, separately, to rob the same bank at the same time. Though shocked and confused at seeing how they look alike, they decide to work together in finishing the robbery and escaping.

During the Infinite Crisis storyline, the twins join the Secret Society of Super Villains. As part of an army, they are sent to destroy the city of Metropolis. During the Battle of Metropolis, the twins are shot and killed by a group of vigilantes that includes Vigilante and Wild Dog.[7]

During the Blackest Night crossover, the Trigger Twins are among the many deceased villains who receive a black power ring, reanimating them as members of the Black Lantern Corps.[8]

Other versions

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Alternate universe variants of the Trigger Twins from Earth-18 appear in The Multiversity as members of the Justice Riders.[9]

In other media

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In the Arrowverse crossover "Elseworlds", John Deegan rewrites reality, turning Barry Allen and Oliver Queen into the Trigger Twins before they eventually defeat Deegan and restore reality.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 356. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ^ Schelly, William (2013). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1950s. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 9781605490540.
  3. ^ Markstein, Don. "Trigger Twins". Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Secret Origins (vol. 2) #48 (April 1990)
  5. ^ Sacks, Jason; Dallas, Keith (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 978-1605490564.
  6. ^ Greenberger, Robert (2008). The Essential Batman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 353. ISBN 9780345501066.
  7. ^ Infinite Crisis #7 (June 2006)
  8. ^ Blackest Night: Batman #1 (October 2009)
  9. ^ The Multiversity Guidebook one-shot (March 2015)
  10. ^ Burlingame, Russ (December 20, 2018). ""Elseworlds: Part Two" - Here's Our List of Easter Eggs and References". comicbook.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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