History
Early Life
Jalome Beacher was a talented chemical engineer working in the design and development laboratory of Beemont Manufacturing who created a chemical coating that, when applied to any object, eliminated all friction between that object and surfaces. Beacher was about to unveil his discovery when Beemont was purchased by a larger organization and a man named Rockwall was placed in charge. The research and development lab was closed and Beacher was fired. He decided to build his own company founded on the non-stick chemical, but discovered that no bank would lend the money needed without a sizeable down payment.[1]
Slyde
Creating a special uniform coated with the chemical, Beacher could move at high speeds on foot by sliding with extreme maneuverability. He adopted the name Slyde and set out to steal the money he needed, as well as to force Rockwall out of business. Slyde began his criminal career by robbing a bank, successfully slipping through the arms of the guards and eluding both the police and Spider-Man. Next, Slyde broke into Beemont, where he wrecked his old laboratory and narrowly avoided capture. He escaped with a briefcase snatched from Rockwall's grasp.When Slyde discovered that the case contained proof that Beemont had become a front for distributing money stolen by a criminal organization, he called the New York district attorney and set up a "sting" operation to trap Rockwall. Slyde contacted Rockwall, offering to return the evidence in return for a large sum of money. They set up a meeting, and Rockwall in turn hired criminals to set up an ambush. Spider-Man learned of the plan, but knew nothing of the police involvement. He arrived on the scene in time to warn Slyde of the danger, and stopped Rockwall's escape just as the district attorney arrived. At the last minute, Slyde grabbed the ransom money and escaped.[1][2]
Mid-Life Crisis
He later re-designed his costume with a more "ninja-esque" look as part of a mid-life crisis.He made an attempt at robbing a bank with henchmen but it was all a ploy to lure Spider-Man out in order to fight him.He was defeated and thrown in jail, were he thought that he "went toe to toe with Spider-Man", he is entirely all right with middle age.[3]
Civil War
During the recent Civil War, Slyde was among the army of villains recruited by Baron and his Thunderbolts to serve as hero-hunters.[4][5]
Slyde was approached by the crimelord Hammerhead, who wanted to rally other supervillains to oppose the superhero registration act. Suspecting that Hammerhead was really trying to take over the imprisoned Kingpin's territories, Slyde refused to join Hammerhead's crew. As he railed against Hammerhead's plans, Slyde was brutally shot in the back of the head by Underworld. Slyde's body was later dumped in the middle of Hell's Kitchen as a message to the Kingpin and his associates.[6]Attributes
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See Also
- 28 appearance(s) of Jalome Beacher (Earth-616)
- 5 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Jalome Beacher (Earth-616)
- 2 minor appearance(s) of Jalome Beacher (Earth-616)
- 4 mention(s) of Jalome Beacher (Earth-616)
- 13 image(s) of Jalome Beacher (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Amazing Spider-Man #272
- ↑ Marvel Tales (Vol. 2) #282
- ↑ Spider-Man Unlimited #6
- ↑ Thunderbolts #104
- ↑ Thunderbolts #107
- ↑ Civil War: War Crimes #1
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #10
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Vol. 2) #12
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Spider-Man: Back in Black #1
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 10