Hector Ruiz (Earth-616)

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Windeagle

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Real Name

Hector Santiago Ruiz

Current Alias

Windeagle

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Dragon Circle

Universe

Earth-616

Base Of Operations

Formerly New York City; formerly Georgia

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Black

Status

Citizenship

Dominican, American

Origin

Origin

Human

Place of Birth

Dominican Republic

Creators

Don McGregor, Rich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Ed Hannigan

First appearance

Last appearance

Jungle Action #24 (November, 1976)

Marvel Premiere #52

History

Hector Santiago Ruiz was the only son of poor immigrants from the Domican Republic. He joined the local street gang in New York, but eventually struck out on his own, becoming an armed robber and a drug addict.

Hector was in and out of institutions until finally committing an adult charge of assault, and was sent to prison. There he began seeing visitors from a street mission, the Spiritual Light Society (apparently another name for the Dragon Circle). He became a model prisoner and was eventually parolled into the SLS's custody, at which point he was lost to further follow-up.

The Dragon Circle somehow acquired the technology used in the Falcon's costume (Wakandan design), and created a similar costume for Ruiz, who became their agent and enforcer -- Windeagle.

As the Black Panther was investigating the death of Angela Lynne (and the possible involvement of the Dragon Circle), he was attacked by Windeagle. However, as they struggled, members of the Dragon Circle ambushed T'Challa, running him down with their car.

The Black Panther was strapped to a water wheel, intended to kill him. The Black Panther broke free, but was again confronted by Windeagle. The Black Panther was defeated and recaptured, either by Windeagle, the Dragon Circle, or both. The Dragon Circle brainwashed T'Challa to remove his memory of them, and sent him back to Wakanda.

Monica Lynne and Kevin Trublood came to Manhattan to see what had happened to the Black Panther. Windeagle followed them. Windeagle confronted and attacked the Black Panther at the Wakandan embassy. The Panther fought him off, and his agents (including Taku) captured Windeagle in a net. Windeagle soon gassed his guards and escaped to attack T'Challa again. However, as the two fought outside the embassy, a sniper across the street shot and killed Windeagle.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

None

Abilities

None known.

Strength level

Normal Human

Weaknesses

None known.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: Windeagle wore an anti-gravity costume which enabled him to fly and glide on wind currents. This costume was based on the same technology as that used to create the Falcon's costume. He possessed some fighting experience, and could spray knockout gas from his gloves. He preferred to use this gas only to prevent others from interfering, and apparently believed in the honor of single combat (at times).
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

Notes

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Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Appearances of Hector Ruiz (Earth-616)
• Character Gallery: Hector Ruiz (Earth-616)
• Fan-Art Gallery: Hector Ruiz (Earth-616)
• Quotations by Hector Ruiz (Earth-616)

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