The Spoon
HISTORY
The Spoon wasn't always the utensil wielding crime fighter that we all know and love today! No! Marvin Wilkins was once an ordinary man, living an ordinary life... but it was not to be. Even in childhood, Marvin had an unnatural affinity for cutlery of all types. In middle school, his science fair project was a diagram featuring the many uses of various silverware. Much to his surprise, he didn't even place in the contest.
If there was anything that Marvin loved more than utensils, it was comics and the rea-life superheroes that he got to hear about everyday growing up; Defender, Witchcraft, and the other Champions. He swore from a young age that he too would join those heroes and fight crime, making the world a better place! So he starting saving all his lunch money, all his allowance, and everything he could scrounge from between seat cushions. He saved for thirteen years straight! And when the time came- he broke open his piggy banks and went on a shopping spree, buying everything he could that a hero would need. But what to do for a name?... Well, what better name than that of MISTER FORK - The Pronged Presucutor of Justice!... Turned out that name was taken already, so he became... THE SPOON. Stainless Steel Silverware Sentry of Freedom!
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The real story of Marvin Wilkins is much less fantasy filled. Marvin wasn't gifted in anyway, much less including the use of utensils. He was just an average kid, a little on the chubby side, that cruised through the early years of his schooling, nether failing nor succeeding in any way. The only bright part of his life consisted of his computer and the artwork he created in his spare time. Sure, he liked the idea of superheroes and the wonderful things they did, but that wasn't the life for him. He knew the likelyhood of a meteor striking him, or being transformed in some industrial plant by toxic waste was extremely slim to none. He didn't save people, he just delivered pizza for a meager living.
The turning point in his life was when his faithful computer of seven years finally kicked the virtual bucket. With a single blank screen, Marvin's world came crashing down around him. His computer was his best friend and unfortunately he didn't make enough to repair or replace it. He didn't know why, but he spiraled into a dark place. With the only anchor in his life gone, he pretty much lost interest in everything. His work suffered too and eventually he was fired. Marvin had officially hit rock bottom.
He locked himself away in his apartment, away from the world. It wasn't until one of his few real life friends decided to step in that everything started to change for the better. He invited Marvin to join him and another friend of his to come to Club Caprice. They were going as the Silverware Sentinels, a group of Utensil-Themed heroes. Marvin agreed and the friend gave him the purple outfit of The Spoon. When the day came around, Marvin dressed in the provided gear - becoming The Spoon for the first time. Adjusting his fedora, he made his way out to Club Caprice.
Once inside, he waited for his friends to show up, but they never did. Feeling quite awkward being surrounded by these real heroes, he made his way to the bar for a drink to calm his nerves. He was minding his own business when someone tapped him on the shoulder, asking for him to step to the side and make room. Of course, it was a girl. Carmen Cadaver, Necromancer Extraordinare. Marvin was never much with the ladies, but tonight he wasn't Marvin... he was The Spoon. Filled with a confidence he'd never felt before, he shared a drink with Carmen, as she asked about his outfit, his name, and what he did. This is where to story of The Spoon was born; in the attempts to impress a girl.
Since that day, Marvin has been branching out more- mingling with other capes and helping out when he can under his Spoon persona. And that is the true Origin story of The Spoon.
APPEARANCE
The Spoon stands around 6'0", weighing in at around 135 pounds. He cuts a semi-imposing figure when fully dressed in his costume, his very being filled with a confidence provided by the use of his mask.
The Spoon's costume is very ordinary compared to other superheroes. It consists of purple overcoat and matching hat, accented with a green band. Under the coat, he dons a plain white dress shirt and tie, complimented with a pair of black dress pants. Hidden under his sleeves and within the lining of his coat are various spoons of various sizes and styles. These serve within both offensive and defensive roles.
PERSONALITY
POWERS
- The Spoon possesses no abilities classified as 'Super'. He is just an average man.
EQUIPMENT
- Hero Costume: A simple in appearance costume consisting of a dress shirt, tie, and pants covered by a long purple overcoat. The Spoon hides his features using a mask and purple fedora.
- Spoon Lined Coat: The Spoon's Coat's lining is a housing place for many different spoons.
- Spring Loaded Spoon Launcher: A wrist mounted launcher that flings out... spoons.
- Spoon-Hook: A grappling hook in the style of a spoon.
- Pho'oon: Spoon Shaped Phone
WEAKNESSES
- ((To be filled out))
ALLIES
- ((To be filled out))
NEMESIS
- Currently... None.
COMMENTS
Feel free to leave an In-Character comment above on what you think of The Spoon!
ROLE PLAY HOOKS
- ((To be filled out))
TRIVIA
- The Spoon was created for the sole purpose of using the Silverware Weapons.
- ((To be filled out))
THEME MUSIC
- ((To be filled out))
ART GALLERY
"Eat Silverware, Criminal Scum!"
The Spoon Animated by AchromaticYang
