Clock King facts for kids

Walter Slezak as the Clock King in the 1960s Batman show.

The Clock King is the name for two different characters in DC Comics. Both of them are supervillains. They often fight against heroes like Green Arrow and Batman.

Who is the Clock King?

The first Clock King appeared in July 1947. He was originally just called "the Clock." This villain did not have any superpowers. He was known for being very organized and always on time. He wore a blue suit, an orange hat, glasses, and a red tie with a clock on it.

The second Clock King was first an enemy of Green Arrow. He also does not have superpowers. He wears a mask that looks like a clock. His blue suit has many clock drawings on it.

Both Clock Kings are very good at planning. They sometimes use special gadgets that look like clocks.

Clock King's Story

William Tockman's Past

The first Clock King's real name is William Tockman. He spent his younger years taking care of his sister. One day, he became worried about his sister's future. He decided to try and rob a bank to get money for her.

William Tockman planned the robbery very carefully. He watched the bank's vault timing. But he accidentally set off a silent alarm. Green Arrow caught him during the robbery.

While William was in jail, his sister passed away. He also found out that the doctors had made a mistake about his health. This made him very angry. He escaped from jail. After that, he tried to get revenge on Green Arrow, but he was not successful.

Clock King's Powers and Gadgets

• The first Clock King, William Tockman, does not have any special powers. But he is very athletic and extremely smart. He uses many clever gadgets that look like clocks or are related to time. He uses these to cause big problems for heroes.
• The second Clock King has a unique ability. He can always see what is going to happen about four seconds into the future. This helps him know what his opponents will do next. He is also a super smart inventor. He creates amazing devices like teleporters and equipment that can block communications. He even made a platform that can float in the air. All of his inventions are designed to look like timepieces.

Images for kids

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  Robert Knepper as William Tockman in Arrow.

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  Temple Fugate/The Clock King as seen in Batman: The Animated Series.

See also

In Spanish: Rey Reloj (DC Comics) para niños