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| “ | Nah ha ha ha! Avaunt, ye squares and fuddy-duddies! Punchinello has embarked upon a spree of crime! | ” |
– Aniceto as Punchinello.[1] | ||
Professor Aniceto, known by his alias Punchinello when he embarked upon his spree of crime, is a drama professor at Friedkin University who appeared in Mystery, Incorporeal and was defeated by Gwen as Lucky Girl.
Appearance
In his Punchinello disguise, Aniceto looks like a jester, with a nose made out of metal that shoots a red laser out of the hole. He possesses bronze bands around his wrists and neck that resemble revolver cylinders. His mask lip-syncs with his actual mouth and has sharp, jagged yellow teeth.
Personality
He is very dramatic, fitting for a drama teacher.
History
Omniverse
In Mystery, Incorporeal, he stole a strange artifact but was chased by Gwen as the Lucky Girl. She unmasked him and all the students recognized him. In the end, he escaped with the stolen object but when looking back, he collided with the Proto-TRUK and was taken to prison.
Powers and Abilities
As Punchinello, he can fire lasers from a mechanical part in his mask, on its nose. Punchinello is also very agile and managed to hold off Gwen as Lucky Girl for a short while in their fight.
Weaknesses
When Professor Aniceto's Punchinello costume's nose is attacked and destroyed, it leaves him unable to fire his lasers anymore.
Appearances
Omniverse
Season 5
- Mystery, Incorporeal (first appearance)
Season 8
Etymology
Professor Aniceto is named and modeled after Vincent Aniceto, who worked on the Original Series and in Omniverse as a line producer. His Punchinello disguise is named and based off the classical character of the same name.