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For his predecessor, also known under the same alias, see Sebastian Blood.

Clinton Hogue (died April 24 2014) was the leader of the Church of Blood and the former bodyguard of the late Sebastian Blood. Sometime after Slade Wilson was imprisoned by A.R.G.U.S., and after Sebastian and Isabel Rochev were killed, Clinton became the new leader of the Church of Blood, he also took up the mantle of Brother Blood.[1]

Biography

Taking up the mantle of Brother Blood

Sometime after Sebastian's death, Clinton took up the mantle of Brother Blood and began to recruit new initiates.[2] Soon after, he watched the news as a member of the Church, Hoshaw Tolibao, began preaching his devotion to Brother blood from a rooftop, only to be taken down by The Arrow. Clinton insisted that his subordinate, Abel, address him by his given name.[1]

Clinton had an artist draw depictions of John Diggle and Felicity Smoak based on descriptions given by him, hoping to find them. Though taking a bit, eventually she came out with illustrations almost identical to the people themselves.[3]

After The Arrow entered St. Walker's Church, where the Church was situated, Brother Blood confronted him, claiming that although Sebastian Blood had died, their "religion" was definitely not the first to be based around resurrection. The Arrow insulted the Church's followers and Brother Blood watched on as they attacked him.[4] However, he and John Diggle eventually escaped, which angered Clinton. He threatened Abel for allowing it to happen, making him beg for mercy.[5] However, eventually Abel captured Felicity Smoak. He entered and began talking to her. She deduced that he obviously wasn't Sebastian Blood, as he had died, but she was still freaked out by the mask. Before they could go on, they were interrupted by a commotion caused by Caleb Green outside the room. He killed Abel before leaving to find Oliver Queen.[6]

Soon after, Hogue took Felicity to an air hangar, where he called and bargained with Oliver, forcing him to exchange himself for Felicity. Felicity, unsure of his identity or motives, questioned Hogue. He revealed himself and hoped that she would be scared. That night, they met with Oliver on the roof of Kord Industries, claiming that he'd have to go with them for Felicity.[7] Once they were in the air, Hogue revealed that it was in fact a setup, but once Oliver threatened to genuinely kill him, the helicopter was redirected. Once they'd arrived, Hogue expressed his belief that Oliver would not win, due to there being four men guarding Felicity.[8] Oliver attempted to threaten Hogue, but he in return tried to take back the gun. He retrieved the gun, but Oliver had taken all of the bullets (though there was one left, unbeknownst to him). He pounced on him and knocked him over.[9] They returned to the helicopter a short while later with Felicity, but Hogue had already made his way back on to it. He attempted to murder Roy and the two were knocked out, hanging only by Roy holding on to the helicopter. Ridding them of Hogue permanently, Roy kicked him in the face, causing Clinton to plummet 10000 feet to his death.[10]

Personality

Clinton was calm, level-headed and composed. However, he was powerless against mental torture, and also had little tolerance for incompetence, as he threatened Abel for his incompetence.

Abilities

  • High tolerance for pain: Clinton once mentioned to John Diggle that he had taken a beating previously, hinting that Clinton had a high tolerance for pain.
  • Expert tactician/leader: Clinton was a capable tactician and leader, he was able to reform the Church of Blood, after the organization was left in chaos.

Equipment

  • Brother Blood mask: Clinton wore a skull mask as his villainous alter ego, Brother Blood, to hide his identity from a good majority of the Church of Blood.

Appearances

Arrow

Season 2

Comics

Arrow Season 2.5


Trivia

  • Clinton's social security number is 306-00-3894.

Behind the scenes

  • In the DC comics, first appearing in Animal Man volume 2 #21, Clinton Hogue is the leader of the Splinterfolk and is also an agent of Brother Blood.

References

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