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Phone Ranger
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Real Name
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A. G. Bell
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First Appearance
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Marvel Age Annual #1 (1985)
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Creators
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Kurt Busiek, James Fry
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Team Affiliations
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None
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Aliases
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None
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Base of Operations
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New York City
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Powers
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Can interface to any telecommunications system
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Skills and Abilities
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Novice fighter
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Paraphernalia
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None
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Phone Ranger is a superhero in the Marvel Universe and claims the bizarre mission of protecting telephones.
Origin[]
A. G. Bell was a phone repairman who discovered alien technology in phone during one of his jobs. Using the technology, Bell learned to tap into all telecommunications technology as the Phone Ranger.
Biography[]
Very little is known about A.G. Bell's past, or even his full name. He was a phone repairman who was sent out to fix a phone, unaware that it had become a prison for the tiny alien race known as the Seltas. He found the technology, recreating it in his own home and using it to create a device that allowed him to directly interface with any form of communications technology. He then created the superhero identity of the Phone Ranger, using his communications-based powers to fight crime.
The Phone Ranger, seemingly being killed in battle with the Lethal Legion
Later, Phone Ranger nearly died after an assassination attempt by the mysterious figure known as the Scourge of the Underworld but was saved when the bullet was caught in the large phone on his costume. The Phone Ranger was later seen being arrested but was granted amnesty following the arrest of Captain America.
Personality[]
Information needed.
Powers[]
Telecommunications interfacing - Using his specially adapted suit, The Phone Ranger can use his technology to tap into any communication device, in particular phone lines.
Skills and Abilities[]
The Phone Ranger is adept with analog and physical communications technology. Bell went to technical college, with a masters in communication technology. He also has some fighting experience is not a particularly adept fighter, with more advantages with his special suit rather than combat.