Horror Villain of the Week: Matthew Cordell

Name: Matthew Cordell

Portrayed by: Robert Z’Dar

Origins: Matthew Cordell is a respected police officer despite his sometimes brutal tactics that may not follow protocol.  When he gets too close to a crime that involves the corrupt mayor Jerry Killium, he is arrested on false charges and sent to Sing Sing Prison, where he is attacked and killed by several inmates.  Coming back as a vengeful zombie, Cordell begins a killing spree against those who wronged him and anyone else who gets in his way.

Powers: Superhuman strength and invulnerability, police tactics and weapons knowledge

Weapon(s) of Choice: Police baton, guns, knives

Main Adversaries: Jack W. Forrest Jr, Theresa Mallory, Sean McKinney, Susan Riley

See Cordell in Action:

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