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	== Enemy Of Avenger ==		== Enemy Of Avenger ==

	When [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]] eventually renounced the ~~Secret Swords~~ and rejected their philosophy, Tarantula viewed the act not merely as betrayal, but weakness.		When [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]] eventually renounced the Eight-Headed Shadow and rejected their philosophy, Tarantula viewed the act not merely as betrayal, but weakness.

	To Roberto, abandoning the clan meant abandoning the only honest truth about power:		To Roberto, abandoning the clan meant abandoning the only honest truth about power:
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	And believed morality existed primarily to restrain people too frightened to seize power openly.		And believed morality existed primarily to restrain people too frightened to seize power openly.

	Despite his cruelty, Tarantula possessed a strict internal code rooted partly in the teachings of the ~~Secret Swords~~. He respected skill, honored capable opponents, and rarely acted impulsively.		Despite his cruelty, Tarantula possessed a strict internal code rooted partly in the teachings of the Eight-Headed Shadow. He respected skill, honored capable opponents, and rarely acted impulsively.

	His hatred of [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]] stemmed partly from the belief that Avenger had rejected the truth they both learned together.		His hatred of [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]] stemmed partly from the belief that Avenger had rejected the truth they both learned together.

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	== The ~~Secret Swords~~ ==		== The Eight-Headed Shadow ==

	Through extensive underworld contacts and extraordinary determination, Roberto eventually succeeded in locating and convincing [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]] to train him.		Through extensive underworld contacts and extraordinary determination, Roberto eventually succeeded in locating and convincing [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]] to train him.

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	'''Tarantula''' was the feared assassin identity of '''Roberto Velazquez''', the youngest son of a brutal South American dictator who abandoned aristocratic privilege in pursuit of mastery through violence. Trained by the legendary ninja organization known as [[Crucible:~~The Secret Swords~~\|the ~~Secret Swords~~]], Tarantula became one of the deadliest covert operatives of the modern era and eventually the greatest enemy of his former comrade [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]].		'''Tarantula''' was the feared assassin identity of '''Roberto Velazquez''', the youngest son of a brutal South American dictator who abandoned aristocratic privilege in pursuit of mastery through violence. Trained by the legendary ninja organization known as [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]], Tarantula became one of the deadliest covert operatives of the modern era and eventually the greatest enemy of his former comrade [[Crucible:Avenger\|Avenger]].

	Cold, patient, and relentlessly disciplined, Tarantula combined political ruthlessness, ninja training, and cartel power into one of the most dangerous criminal figures operating across the Americas.		Cold, patient, and relentlessly disciplined, Tarantula combined political ruthlessness, ninja training, and cartel power into one of the most dangerous criminal figures operating across the Americas.
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	== The Secret Swords ==		== The Secret Swords ==

	Through extensive underworld contacts and extraordinary determination, Roberto eventually succeeded in locating and convincing [[Crucible:~~The Secret Swords~~\|the ~~Secret Swords~~]] to train him.		Through extensive underworld contacts and extraordinary determination, Roberto eventually succeeded in locating and convincing [[Crucible:Eight-Headed Shadow\|the Eight-Headed Shadow]] to train him.

	The ~~Secret Swords~~ were notoriously selective and deeply suspicious of outsiders, particularly wealthy political heirs. Yet Roberto’s discipline, cruelty, intelligence, and willingness to endure brutal training earned their reluctant respect.		The Shadow were notoriously selective and deeply suspicious of outsiders, particularly wealthy political heirs. Yet Roberto’s discipline, cruelty, intelligence, and willingness to endure brutal training earned their reluctant respect.

	Under their instruction, Roberto evolved into a master assassin specializing in stealth, infiltration, close combat, and psychological intimidation.		Under their instruction, Roberto evolved into a master assassin specializing in stealth, infiltration, close combat, and psychological intimidation.

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'''Real Name:''' Roberto Velazquez

'''Background: '''Roberto Velazquez was the youngest son of a famous South American dictator. Trained as an assassin, he convinced the infamous ninja clan known as the [[The Secret Swords|Secret Swords]] to train him. He became one of their most feared operatives and was the partner of [[Avenger]] for a time. Later, after [[Avenger]] foreswore the ninja clan, Tarantula became his worst foe.

Tarantula later became a kingpin in the South American drug trade, pursued by [[the Strong Persuaders]].

'''Group Affiliation:''' Former member of [[the Secret Swords]]

'''Status:''' Presumed dead

'''Skills: '''Tarantula is a master of martial arts, stealth and evasion.

'''Technology:''' In combat, Tarantula favored a pair of matching sais.

'''Creator:''' Ed Messina

'''First Appearance: '''AVENGER #4
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