# Black Marcus — Continental Op Stories character guide

> Black Marcus in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Black, Black Marcus, Marcus

**First appearance:** 0004-bodies-piled-up

## Who they are

A criminal with a dark complexion, involved in underworld activities.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/viii)

The large black doorman in red fez and silk outfit who initially blocks entry, later attacks the Op from above, and is shot dead.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/v)

Serves breakfast and is ordered to pack after Sherry declares Kavalov finished.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/vii)

Arrested with Sherry, feigns poor English to avoid questioning.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/viii)

Released after Sherry's acquittal; held as material witness but not tried.

### [The Bungalow Shootout](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/x)

Advancing on Ringgo with a knife, wounded in the chest; the Op knocks him out.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xi)

Marcus stabbed Ringgo and later testified against him, leading to Ringgo's guilty plea.

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