I've been fighting since I was eight years old. Had to. You know, that's Harlem all day. Survival of the fittest. You know, like... You know, like Prodigy said.Cockroach Hamilton
Dontrell Hamilton, also known as Cockroach Hamilton, was a criminal previously arrested by Misty Knight and Rafael Scarfe. As Scarfe's unethical methods had tainted his conviction, Hamilton's sentence was voided and was released, immediately returned to crime with confidence that nobody would dare arrest him. In the midst of making a name for himself through an unlicensed casino and almost getting even more money from Luke Cage through legal action, Hamilton was murdered by Bushmaster, who displayed his severed head on a pike at the Shirley Chisholm Complex entrance to send a message to Mariah Dillard.
Biography
Fabricated Arrest
Framed by Rafael Scarfe
Story of my life. Running from the police. Slapped up by the police. Beat up by the police. Framed by the dirty police. Thrown in jail by Rafael Scarfe for some shit I didn't even do.Cockroach Hamilton
While he was at his Apartment from working hours at a job, Cockroach Hamilton was arrested for an accused firearm possession. Having been handcuffed by the New York City Police Department, Hamilton told the cops that he did not do anything and claimed that knows his rights. While Rafael Scarfe searched for the place, Hamilton told him and Misty Knight that there was no gun in his home but was told to be quiet. Hamilton then expressed that he preferred to be called Cockroach rather than Dontrell, which both Knight and Scarfe agreed to his request.
As Scarfe went into one of the rooms of his apartment, Hamilton spent his time handcuffed to talked to Knight and expressed how good-looking she was and wanted her hips to come closer to him. Being told to be quiet, Hamilton told Knight that she would not have anything against him, only for Scarfe to frame him for a weapon that he was carrying and claimed he found on a headboard. Hamilton told the police that it was not his gun but was taken into custody by the cops, much to anger for set up.[3]
Freedom
They tossed my conviction, thanks to your man Scarfe."
"What?"
"I know, right? I was ecstatic. I would take the nig*a out for a drink, like back in the day, but... Ah, yeah.Cockroach Hamilton and Misty Knight
While Hamilton was in prison, Rafael Scarfe was exposed for working with Cottonmouth, leading to every single one of his arrests being called into question. Among the chicanery discovered in the investigation was the weapon Scarfe planted in Hamilton's apartment; as a result, Hamilton's conviction was declared null and void. Now a free man, Hamilton went back to Harlem to settle his business.[1]
Gun Deal
Meeting Mariah Dillard
I don't even want your whole business. Just controlling interest. So we can get money together. Forever. Keep Harlem black... the way it should be. Southern black. I ain't talkin' about no cigar-smokin' black, ganja-smokin' black. Black black. I think you know what I'm talkin' about.Cockroach Hamilton to Mariah Dillard
During the evening, Hamilton and Comanche were watching a performance by Joi, before Mariah Dillard asked for the deal for their weapons trading. While another song plays, Hamilton commented on how Joi was good-looking, describing her as svelte. Being questioned by Comanche, Hamilton explained that Joi was thick and thin at the same time before asking what he was reading when imprisoned at Seagate Penitentiary. Having knowledge of how Tupac Shakur had written a book, both Hamilton and Comanche shared a laugh before taking drinks.
Once he had a drink, Hamilton explained that Shades quickly came to Harlem while he and Comanche were imprisoned, noting that it was obvious that the streets might be complicated but not rocket science. Hamilton told Comanche to never underestimate a man's stature quickly while they were in a relationship with someone older can reach a higher recognition. Having another drink, Shades called Hamilton up for a meeting with Dillard, leaving the public eye. As Dillard and Shades stood by in the meeting, Arturo Rey III and Nigel Garrison discussed a partnership to get ahold of Dillard's guns, putting protection around New York City.
While the group expressed their values of the deal, Hamilton laughed at Garrison for his mannerism and confidently expressed his desire to take up a controlling interest in Dillard's business and how much they could continue making money together. Bringing another suggestion, Cockroach expressed that through a potential partnership with Dillard, they both could focus on keeping Harlem black instead of working with Dominican Mob or Yardies. The meeting was then interrupted by the arrival of Luke Cage, as the others came out, Hamilton drew his guns until Dillard threatened the life of Claire Temple.[1]
Surprise Visit
Got to love the loopholes. Make America great again if you ask me.Cockroach to Misty Knight
While heading out of his apartment, Hamilton was approached on the sidewalk by Misty Knight, telling him he wasn't eligible on parole. Hamilton informed Knight that his imprisonment was tossed away by conviction and told to be released after the case was overturned once her partner Rafael Scarfe was found to be corrupted. As she was static, Hamilton told Knight that he would like to take Scarfe out for a drink before he died. Once he commented on arresting him illegally, Hamilton noticed Knight had a missing arm and started teasing her for her good looks before she walked away.[1]
Rivalry with Luke Cage
Defeating Luke Cage
Think that's gonna help you?"
"Actually, yeah.Luke Cage and Cockroach Hamilton
During his usual business with illegal gambling inside of a warehouse, Hamilton organized a party with numerous guests were arrived to have company. While Luke Cage searched for information about Hamilton, he was informed by Callahan on where to find him, resulting into his arrival. Once he noticed Cage had entered inside the place, Hamilton ordered one of his bodyguards to attack him with a taser, but Cage became unaffected from the shock. As the bodyguard had tazed him from the neck, Cage threw the guard away across the room and landed on a table.
Once the crowd had a sudden attention on Cage and were told to stay if they want, Hamilton saw the crowd running out of the warehouse which prompted him to sneak out but was caught by Cage, being told to stop buying guns from Mariah Dillard. With nowhere else to go, Hamilton took steps backwards and pulled out a six-barrel firearm from one of the speakers. Undeterred by the weapon, Cage arrogantly asked Hamilton if he thought that the firearm could help him, and Hamilton replied it would. Hamilton then shot Cage in the shoulder at close range, knocking him out a window and dislocating his shoulder as he landed on a car. Victorious, Hamilton took the opportunity to escape to the warehouse. Cage had already been dealing with anger issues, and this humiliating defeat angered the superhero even more.[4]
The Wrath of Luke Cage
Bet you a man now, boy, huh? Want some of this?"
"I want some.Cockroach Hamilton and Luke Cage
Once he realized that Luke Cage had followed him from the warehouse, Hamilton decided to go to his Apartment and proceeded to assault his girlfriend, Drea Powell. As he grabbed her from the shoulder, Hamilton expressed his belief that Powell had ratted out his location to Cage, unaware it was actually an elderly neighbor who had done this. While choking Powell, Hamilton was interrupted by C.J. Powell, who tried to pull his father off of his mother. Hamilton easily overpowered his son, smacking him to the floor. Unbeknownst to Hamilton, Cage received a call from Callahan and was informed that Hamilton was hurting his family. Enraged at both the abuse and seeking vengeance for his earlier humiliation at Cockroach's hands, Cage immediately headed to their apartment.
Angered at the interruption, Hamilton was ready to beatdown his son for confronting him and showed off his fist, while asking C.J. if he wanted "some of this". Just as Hamilton said this, Cage broke through the door of their apartment and entered the room, while boasting to Hamilton that he wanted "some of this", much to the dismay of Hamilton. Once he was starting to attack Cage, Hamilton was sent flying against a bookshelf by Cage, as his family crawled into a corner and watched in terror.
As he recovered from being thrown across the room, Hamilton kicked Cage in the groin, but the blow had no effect on Cage and only hurt Hamilton himself. Cage then smacked Hamilton across the face. Hamilton tried to shove the massive man away, but Cage twisted his arm and then tossed him across a table. Hamilton next tried to defend himself by using a stool, but Cage ripped it to pieces and grabbed his throat, throwing him down to the ground. As Cage began to become more furious, Hamilton was choking from his grasp, causing him to pass out from his concussions. Knowing the situation was now worse, Cage called Claire Temple for assistance, resulting in an ambulance taking Hamilton into a hospital.[4]
Visited By Misty Knight
I don't know why Luke _targeted me. I'm the victim in all of this."
"Oh. Not yet. But you will be.Cockroach Hamilton and Misty Knight
Once he was given medical aid and taken into a hospital, Hamilton was resting on his bed with massive bruises on his face. As Misty Knight went inside the room, Hamilton was greeted by her after his sleep, being told she used to get domestic violence calls while she was on parole. Knight further told Hamilton that she used to hear that same woman getting the same calls and telling the cops to not hurt their abusers. Knowing that it was the same address as his, Knight would get the same victim being chalked and photographed.
Knight asked Hamilton why Luke Cage was attacked and why he attacked his girlfriend and son. Hamilton then asked for a lawyer, but Knight asked about the exotic shotgun outside his warehouse that was sold by Mariah Dillard, in which he denied. Mockingly asking Knight, Hamilton said that he had no idea why Cage attacked him, saying that he was the victim. Being told that he will be guilty, Hamilton started to mock her with a mention of Rafael Scarfe and began to tease her before calling her a bitch. Having Knight be completely furious, Hamilton chuckled at the detective's actions.[5]
Suing Luke Cage
Cockroach is suing you?"
"Yeah. 'Dontrell'. If I don't come up with 100 grand, I have to go to court.Misty Knight and Luke Cage
Having his injuries being treated for moments noticed, Hamilton had filed a sue for being assaulted in his own home by Luke Cage. While Cage was attempting to assist Drea Powell, Hamilton hired a lawyer named Benjamin Donovan. Sitting down across from Cage and his defense lawyer, Foggy Nelson from Hogarth, Chao & Benowitz, Donovan had requested that the lights be dimmed as he claimed Hamilton's injuries had made him sensitive, which Cage said was an exaggeration.
As the group settled, Hamilton was told to speak his truth with the support of Donovan. Hamilton expressed that he had been fighting all his life while growing up in Harlem before comparing that Cage's attack against him to being mauled by a bear, claiming that he had been helpless against Cage. When Cage tried to argue that Hamilton was beating his girlfriend, Hamilton yelled at him by saying that it was hearsay before Nelson broke them up. As Hamilton noted how he and Powell often argued, he insisted that Cage had no right to burst inside his home and assault him for his claims of domestic abuse.
Furthering his story, Hamilton then claimed that Cage's assault was the story of his life, noting how he had been beaten up by the New York City Police Department multiple times before being sent into prison by Rafael Scarfe for crimes that he did not actually commit. As Hamilton's claims annoyed Cage to the point that he then broke the table with his enhanced strength, leading to Donovan then making his final offer to Nelson for a payment of one hundred thousand dollars to put the case to rest, which forced Cage to work for Piranha Jones in order to try and make payment.[3]
Faking His Injuries
Ain't nobody faking shit. Now that cheap-ass Tin-Man-from-The-Wiz-looking bullshit you got where your arm used to be."
"You need to drop that lawsuit against Luke."
"Or what? You gonna find you another super to do your dirty work now that Scarfe ain't here to help you?Cockroach Hamilton and Misty Knight
Relaxing in his Apartment with his reading essentials, Hamilton heard a knock that caused him to notice who was being invited. Taking a sip of his beer, Hamilton told Drea Powell to open the door with a verbal look on his face that threatened her. Once Powell opened the door, Misty Knight came to visit Hamilton and spotted him faking his injuries. As Knight exposed of his alleged injuries, Hamilton put on his cast and stood up with his cane, noting that he was faking anything and insulted her prosthetic arm after seeing being absent from her.
As Knight told him to drop the lawsuit against Luke Cage, Hamilton rejected her request and wonders if another enhanced individual could sort out her work just like how Rafael Scarfe did. Hamilton then told her that he was going to visit Scarfe in his grave with Powell and might urinate on it. Hamilton was then threatened by Knight with her arm which prompted him to insult again. Knight called Hamilton a piece of shit, which he responded that Powell should get the camera to record a fight between them. Knight left the apartment before Hamilton mockingly apologized to her and swore to bring dead flowers for Scarfe's grave, insulting Powell for opening the door for a cop.[3]
Killed by Bushmaster
They cut off Ray Ray's head and placed it in front of Chisholm Complex."
"What?"
"Bushmaster. He killed Cockroach, too.Comanche and Shades
While he was sitting on his couch in his apartment, Hamilton was found by the Stylers and killed by Bushmaster, who chopped his head off and impaled it on a spike. The Sylers then placed Hamilton's decapitated head in front of the Shirley Chisholm Complex in order to derail Mariah Dillard's grand opening for the memorial.[3]
Personality
You got the fire in your eyes, girl. But you like to be handled when no one else is watching. Most bitches do.Cockroach Hamilton to Misty Knight
Cockroach Hamilton can best be defined as smug and abusive; the latter applying to both his girlfriend and son from not being afraid to attack him. Cockroach isn't above taunting at every chance that comes to him whether mocking Rafael Scarfe after his death or likewise for Misty Knight's amputated arm.
Abilities
- Marksman: Cockroach used a six-barrel firearm with enough proficiency to hit and push Luke Cage out of a window.
Equipment
Weapons
- Revolvers: Hamilton drew his twin revolvers in self-defense when Luke Cage entered the private area of Harlem's Paradise while he attended a meeting with Mariah Dillard. However, knowing the guns would have no effect on Cage and he would not physically harm them, Dillard told him to put the gun down while they spoke.
- Josh: Upon his first confrontation with Luke Cage, Cockroach held and fired a six-barrel firearm that pushed Cage out of a window and dislocated his shoulder.
Facilities
- Dontrell Hamilton's Apartment: To be added
Relationships
Family
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Trivia
- In the comics, Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton was a hitman based in New York City who, alongside his employer Piranha Jones, fought against Luke Cage.
