Sing Sing, also referred to as New York State Penitentiary, is a maximum security prison in New York.
History[]
Walter Kovac's Imprisonment[]
Rorschach, identified as Walter Kovacs, is incarcerated after being captured by New York City Police Department, suspected of the murder of Edgar Jacobi. While incarcerated, Kovacs is interviewed and treated by Malcolm Long, a prison psychiatrist. Kovacs is also repeatedly threatened by many prisoners who have learned of his vigilante identity. While in the cafeteria line, a prisoner in line behind him, Otis, threatens Kovacs with an ice pick. However, before the hulking man can attack, Kovacs seizes a small vat of cooking fat and throws it on the prisoner, causing horrific burns.
Prison Break[]
Otis died from his injuries, prompting a long time enemy of Rorschach's, Big Figure, to start a prison riot. However, the riot is merely a distraction, allowing Big Figure and his henchmen, Michael Stephens and Lawrence Andrews, the opportunity to kill Kovacs in his cell. Kovacs smartly outwitted Big Figure's goons and chased the diminutive gangster through the prison. As the riot ensued, Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II both infiltrated the prison to free Rorschach. They located him just as he's closing in on Big Figure hiding in the bathroom. Thinking Rorschach merely needed to use the bathroom before they escape, they waited as Rorschach stepped inside the men's room and drowned Big Figure in a toilet.
Alternate Timelines[]
Snyder Timeline[]
Riot in Sing Sing[]
Rorschach and Nite Owl II helped to stop a massive riot in the prison. The riot turns out to be sabotage organized to help Underboss escape. However, even Underboss himself was part of a larger plan.
Known Prisoners[]
- Walter Kovacs †
- Walter Kovacs †
- Walter Kovacs †
- Walter Kovacs †
- Walter Kovacs †
- Anthony Rizzoli †
- Tom Ryan †
- Otis †
- Lawrence Andrews †
- Michael Stephens †
- Erika Manson
- Marcos Maez
