Origin
Little is known about William Babcock, save that he was originally from New Orleans, and grew up alongside Ed Long, with whom he travelled the world after completing his college education. Shortly after he completed his apprenticeship as an architect he requested to be allowed to take control of the recently commissioned Reichuss Manor.
Creation
Puwallip was created by Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen. He made his first appearance in House of Secrets #7.
Major Story Arcs
House of Secrets
Babcock quickly finds himself to be completely unable to complete his preliminary sketches. Ordered to finish the drawings or find himself without work, Babcock steals the work of another architect in desperation. His lies are not believed and, sinking into madness, he sacrifices his young niece Maddie Babcock in an effort to stir creative energies. Her death immediately allows him to begin creating again, but he soon grows to hate and fear his dark inspirations. Hoping to prevent the building of this House, he writes a letter to the head builder Ed Long, but before it can be sent he is struck by a carriage in the streets, and dies.
Powers and Abilities
Babcock has no known superhuman powers or abilities. He appears to be an occultist of some minor knowledge. He is also an architect of some training.
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