Trigger Twins

The Trigger Twins are the names of two sets of fictional Western themed comic book characters published by DC Comics.

Fictional character biography

Walter and Wayne Trigger

Trigger Twins
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	All-Star Western #58 (May 1951)
Created by	Robert Kanigher (writer) Carmine Infantino (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Walter and Wayne Trigger
Team affiliations	Justice Riders
Abilities	Excellent marksmen and hand-to-hand combatants

The Trigger Twins first appear in All-Star Western #58 (May 1951),^[1] the first issue of that title under its new name (previously known as All Star Comics), and was one of the features that replaced the previous stars, the Justice Society of America.^[2] The series was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino.

The series feature the adventures of a pair of twin brothers, Walt and Wayne Trigger.^[3] Walt is a sheriff, while Wayne is a civilian, but is more accurate and faster on the draw with firearms than his brother.^[4] Wayne impersonates Walt on various adventures as needed, through secretly wearing identical clothes and using a twin of Walt's horse, so that no one suspects that Wayne was covering for Walt.

The series ran through All Star Western #116 (1961) after which they were replaced by another feature, and were unseen until Showcase #72 (February 1968) when a story was reprinted under the banner, "Top Gun", a oneshot filler issue. In 1973 they were given a short-lived title.^[5] The Twins appeared in All-Star Squadron during Crisis on Infinite Earths, at which point it is revealed they reside on Earth-Two.

Tom and Tad Trigger

Trigger Twins
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Detective Comics #667 (October 1993)
Created by	Chuck Dixon (writer) Graham Nolan (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Tom and Tad Trigger
Team affiliations	The Society Black Lantern Corps

A modern pair of Trigger Twins are introduced in Detective Comics #667 (October 1993).^[6] They are Tom and Tad Trigger, a pair of criminals who resemble their Old West counterparts, although it is unknown if they are actually related. They first meet when they both decide, separately, to rob the same bank at the same time. Though shocked and confused at seeing how they look alike, they decide to work together in finishing the robbery and escaping.

During the Infinite Crisis storyline, the twins join the Secret Society of Super Villains. As part of an army, they are sent to destroy the city of Metropolis. During the Battle of Metropolis, the twins are shot and killed by a group of vigilantes that includes Vigilante and Wild Dog.^[7]

During the Blackest Night crossover, the Trigger Twins are among the many deceased villains who receive a black power ring, reanimating them as members of the Black Lantern Corps.^[8]

Other versions

Alternate universe variants of the Trigger Twins from Earth-18 appear in The Multiversity as members of the Justice Riders.^[9]

In other media

In the Arrowverse crossover "Elseworlds", John Deegan rewrites reality, turning Barry Allen and Oliver Queen into the Trigger Twins before they eventually defeat Deegan and restore reality.^[10]