The Knot Tops were a gang that operated in New York City.
History
Assassination of Eddie Blake
Steven Fine suggested that Eddie Blake was perhaps murdered by Knot Tops who broke into his apartment high on drugs.[1]
Attack on Dan Dreiberg and Laurie Juspeczyk
While walking over to Hollis Mason's home, Dan Dreiberg and Laurie Juspeczyk are attacked by a small group of Knot Tops in an alley. Dreiberg and Juspeczyk fight them off, severely injuring them. This instance has later repercussions for Hollis, as the Knot Tops later credit one of these gang member's paralysis to him.
Graffiti Art
On October 21, 1985, Knot Top gang members began making graffiti art of the Hiroshima lovers around Manhattan.[2]
Mistaken Identity and the Murder of Hollis Mason
On Halloween night, a group of Knot Tops gathered at Bernard's newsstand and mistakenly believe that Hollis Mason was the Nite Owl II that freed Rorschach from prison. The small group led by Derf later murdered Mason at his home. Those involved were under the influence of Katies at the time.[3]
Aftermath and Confrontation at Happy Harry's
A Knot Top is seen sitting at Happy Harry's and tells Nite Owl II apologetically that he has nothing to do with Hollis Mason's death (of which Nite Owl knew nothing until then). Enraged, Dan assaults him and threatens to kill every one of them.[4]
Squid Psyche Blast at Pale Horse Concert
On November 2, 1985, several Pale Horse concertgoers, most of them Knot Tops, died from the psyche blast generated by the Squid at Madison Square Garden.
Legacy
Members
| Name | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Derf | Deceased | |
| Derf's Girlfriend | Deceased | |
| Roxi | Deceased |