The Hood

The Hood
Species:	Human
Place of origin:	Earth
First mentioned in:	The Menace of the Monstrons
First appearance:	Disaster!
Appearances:	PROSE: Steve Zodiac Alive!

The Hood was a criminal who, by November 2066, had been named as public enemy number one by both international and interplanetary security forces. (PROSE: Disaster!)

In 2065, the Hood, along with world scientists, was said to be excited by TV 21's discovery that Penelope Creighton-Ward had recieved an invisible ray torch. (COMIC: The Menace of the Monstrons) It was later found by county police investigating reports of gunfire at Creighton Mansion that "a man" was seen running from a wrecked car into the surrounding woods. Tracker dogs combed the area. (COMIC: Eve of War)

In November 2066, he was discovered as the cause of the misadventures plaguing Stingray, which was on its way to the Battle of Hastings millennium celebration, as part of an immense sabotage attempt. The Hood eventually revealed his true colours but thanks to prompt action by Phones Sheridan his bid to destroy the leading envoys of the world's navies failed. (PROSE: Disaster!)

In June 2067, the Hood "triumphed" when he finally obtained the location of Tracy Island, International Rescue's South Pacific base. His "cunning plan" brought him photographs of Thunderbird 2 after he crashed a massive passenger plane into the island. Soon afterwards, newspapers across the world bore headlines which exposed the secrets he had uncovered. Jeff Tracy appealed to TV 21 to combat the Hood's blow. It did so by bringing its readers the undercover story of Operation Cover Up, a move being implemented to disguise the IR headquarters. (PROSE: Steve Zodiac Alive!)

Behind the scenes

The Hood originates from the television series Thunderbirds, in which he was voiced by Ray Barrett.

External links

• The Hood at the International Rescue Database