First Appearance: Wonder Woman 263 (1979)
Creators: Gerry Conway and Jose Delbo
Abilities: Trick Bolas each with a different menacing ability from deafening sound to smoke, to explosions, a flying robot horse faster than a jet, an electric lariat, pistol sized missile launcher, and an army of trained attack Rhea.
Backstory: The terror of the Pampas. El Gaucho is the greatest assassin of South America. A menace who has foiled not simply law enforcement, but the armies of nations.
Armed with an array of specialized gadgets which fit to his gaucho theme, El Gaucho is one of the operatives for ‘the Cartel’ An international assassination operation which for the right price will ensure the death of anyone for their employer. Boasting among their number the most skilled hit men of every continent.
El Gaucho in particular was a skilled and talented assassin. Unlike his fellow assassins who might operate with stealth and cunning in order to take care of their target, El Gaucho is loud and boisterous. Having no compunction with riding through the skies, carving his way through any defenses his targets may have and making a show of his efforts. Leaving corpses in his wake.
