| Knickknack | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Captain America #317 (May 1986) |
| Created by | Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Nicholas 'Nick' Grossman |
| Team affiliations | Death-Throws The Hood's criminal syndicate |
| Abilities | Master juggler using various bladed weapons |
Knickknack (Nick Grossman) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Captain America #317 (1986) and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary.
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Knickknack appeared Captain America #317 (May 1986), Avengers Spotlight #23-25 (October–November 1989), Captain America #411-414 (1993), Union Jack Vol.2 #2 (December 2006), Avengers: The Initiative #27 (2009) and Dark Reign: The Hood #1 (2009).
Knickknack also appears as part of the Death-Throws entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #3 (1985) and Dark Reign Files #1 (2009).
Nicholas "Nick" Grossman was born in Secaucus, New Jersey. He later became a circus performer and juggler. Grossman then went to become a juggling supervillain known as the Knickknack and a member of the supervillain team, the Death-Throws.
Knickknack was hired along with the Death-Throws by Crossfire to help him escape from prison. The Death-Throws complete their mission, but decide to hold Crossfire hostage instead. The group are defeated and arrested by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Captain America.[1] Later, Knickknack and the rest of the Death-Throws, along with various other supervillains, attempt to claim the bounty put on Hawkeye's right arm by Crossfire. However, all of the supervillains looking to claim the bounty are defeated by Hawkeye, Mockingbird and Trick Shot.[2]
Later, Knickknack and the Death-Throws are hired by R.A.I.D to take part in a terrorist attack on London. They attack civilians from the top of Tower Bridge, but soon come into battle with Union Jack and Sabra.[3]
Knickknack appears as a member of Hood's crime syndicate.[4]
In flashback, Knickknack appears alongside Ringleader as he turns down Johnny Guitar and Doctor Sax for membership into the Death-Throws on the basis that the two music-themed supervillains couldn't juggle.[5]
Knickknack is an expert juggler. He juggles with a range of bladed weapons of different shapes and sizes. Knickknack generally carries a hunting knife, a meat cleaver, a small hatchet, a hacksaw, and a dagger, attached to his belt. He often wields other bladed weapons, and chainsaws, and uses a small briefcase for carrying his juggling implements. Knickknack also has an extensive knowledge in judo, karate, and street-fighting.
Due to his short stature and stocky physique, Knickknack has difficulty utilizing certain facilities designed for average-sized adults.
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