Crucible:Bazooka

Real Name: Joseph Paluka

Background: Sergeant Joseph Paluka was cashiered from the US Army for crimes of grand larceny. Facing years in the stockade, he smuggled out an advanced weapon system and began using it to make himself rich. Later, he became a mercenary with the weapons team S.W.A.T.

Group Affiliation: S.W.A.T.

Status: Active

Skills: Bazooka is a somewhat skilled tactician and combatant. 

Technology: The "Megazook" is a powerful, atomic-powered bazooka that fires a variety of shells over a long range.

Creator: Jeff Messina    

First Appearance: PROTECTOR #134