MULTI-PHASE ELECTRONIC SKELETON KEY
Classification: Terrestrial technology
Creator: Peter Petruski
User/Possessors: The Trapster (Peter Petruski)
First Appearance: Fantastic Four I#265 (April, 1984)
Powers/Abilities/Functions: The Multi-Phase Electronic Skeleton Key emits a sonic signal designed to override security locks.
History:
(Fantastic Four I#265) - In an attempt to burgle the Baxter Building,
the Trapster landed on the roof of the building and used a Multi-Phase
Electronic Skeleton Key to override the security locks around a panel
which opened into the hangar deck of the Baxter Building. However, the
Trapster was ultimately found and expelled by H.U.B.E.R.T.
and Roberta.
Comments: Created by John Byrne.
This profile was completed on
1/7/2026 but its publication was delayed, as it was intended for the
Appendix's 25th anniversary celebratory event.
Profile by Prime Eternal.
CLARIFICATIONS:
This should not be confused with:
images: (without ads)
Fantastic Four I#265, page 3, panel 6 (main)
Fantastic Four I#265, page 3, panel 5 (Trapster pulling the Key from his
belt)
Appearances:
Fantastic Four I#265 (April, 1984) - John Byrne (writer, artist), Bob
Budiansky (editor)
First posted: 09/03/2026
Last updated:01/07/2026
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