Flyman

Timothy Ferlanco has lost most people he cares for. His father died on an expedition to Africa, and was rumoured to be eaten by cannibals. His mother committed suicide after learning the rumours. His friend, Spider Murphy, was killed by Jack the Ripper, aka Mr Clown, and his name has become one of his aliases. Preston Jackson, another friend, spiralled into the gang boss known as The Silencer. Greg Venn, a Russian Lawyer, was scarred by Tax Collector and turned into Dospersona. Despite this, Ferlanco has formed a new centre stone of trustees and allies. Tick Acey, Paul Ease, Beeboy and Energyman are but a few of his new partners in defending Yuman City.

Origin-Inspirations and Motive
Timothy Ferlanco, having lost those he cared for, swore vengeance on the vermin that caused this to him. His first night in his first suit ended successful, and Paul Ease, despite peer pressure, allowed Flyman to continue his activities. Flyman has said he was inspired by Batman, Zorro and other black clad figures, and that he has incorporated them into how he works. Ferlanco began his training in the Underworld section of Yuman, working for mobsters while not doing much theft. Later, he learnt martial arts from the master artist known simply as Black-belt. It was not until Jack the Ripper came along that he had any real challenge.

Flyman Villains
When Flyman started his career, he only fought mobsters and gangsters, people with no power compared with what he would soon face. When Jack the Ripper underwent his transformation and became Mr Clown, the first of many villains had arrived. Magico, a major leader in the underworld, soon recruited Tax Collector to cause chaos for Flyman. Quickly following were Romulus, The Skull, The Enigma and Swamp Gator. Romulus was after money owed to him by Greg Venn, and hired Tax Collector to wipe out the lawyer. The Skull and the Enigma were badmouthing Flyman using a chat show. Swamp Gator was after cash and helped Magico steal from the Tower of London. Later, nearing Halloween, Fireman, Dr Icicle, Rockstake and Stickman came on the scene. Fireman had been caught in a fire, starting his obsession to turn the world into flames. Dr Icicle wanted to turn the world into reflections of him. Rockstake, a retired actor, wanted to kill those responsible for his retirement. The Stickman was obsessed with causing fear and doubt in the minds of those he stole from. Villains like this were becoming the norm in Yuman. Later, Cap’n Dagger, Jack and Dummy, Mr Slice, the Terrorist and Silencer appeared on the streets of Yuman. Cap’n Dagger was a Portuguese historian obsessed with Pirates. Dummy was a voice actor who was forced to retire. Mr Slice is a serial killer, who writes the name of each victim on the walls of his house with their blood. The Terrorist, Alexei Romanov, a Russian terrorist targeting Yuman. The Silencer, Preston Jackson, was once Timothy Ferlanco’s friend, now a gang boss. All of these, except Silencer, Terrorist and Magico and his gang are incarcerated in Torture Tower. Silencer and Terrorist are locked up on Prison Island. Magico is planning a breakout from Torture Tower, along with a new villain, Pummel. How Flyman will round them all up again is anyone’s guess.

Torture Tower
Torture Tower is run by and financed by psychiatrist Dr Morris Hardy. He is a friend of Timothy Ferlanco’s, and he firmly believes in finding out the source of insanity. Some of his more memorable patients include:


 * Mr Clown
 * Dospersona
 * Enigma
 * Dr Icicle
 * Vineoy
 * Stickman
 * Skull
 * Rockstake
 * Swamp Gator
 * Dummy
 * Cap’n Dagger
 * Mr Slice
 * Fireman
 * Riding Hood

They will all be released, with all of their weapons, when Magico busts them out. The fate of Dr Hardy is uncertain, however. Flyman might try to stop the escape but will be pummelled by new villain, Pummel. When they escape, villains requiring equipment stored in the tower will include Stickman (scythe and horse), Riding Hood (hood and cloak) among Cap’n Dagger, Fireman and Dr Icicle.

Titanium Industries
Timothy Ferlanco opened up Titanium Industries in the year 1995. Since then it has become the second largest Australian company in the world, rivalled only by Black Jack’s CARD Incorporated. Timothy Ferlanco uses it as a front though; inside he develops the weapons and vehicles he requires as Flyman. However, he also makes metals and has a section of his company put aside for charity. No one has targeted it yet, even villains such as Romulus and Silencer, who know Flyman’s secret identity. This is because they don’t want people realising that Ferlanco is Flyman. (Why else would they target the building?) Dr Susan White, after developing a way of controlling minds, was fired by her employer. Swearing revenge, she searched for Stickman to help her in her plans. Eventually going crazy and donning the name ‘Riding Hood’, she attacked Titanium Industries CEO Tech Wizaad. Flyman intervened and had her locked up in Torture Tower.