Teen titans, which was a crossover between teen titans go. Wein, novick and bob smith are the creative team on the tale itself, which plays up the element of batman refusing to believe that the gentleman ghost is really a spirit. Gentleman ghost, formerly known as gentleman jim craddock was originally. An anecdote claims jim met two fortune telling sisters. James craddock is also known as the notorious highwayman. He grew up 1800s england, his family was poor, and he turned to robbery to support himself. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. If his oath is to be believed he continues his life of crime as the gentleman ghost. During world war ii, a group of costumed mystery men formed the first superteam. The gentleman ghost is a thief with a special interest in jewels and gives the. But lets try to bolster the integrity of this thread. Help out a fellow comics nerd by disabling your adblocking software on.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. This is the only time he appears in a lineup of batman villains. Gentleman ghost next appears in the episode death race to oblivion, where he, along with several other heroes and villains, are forced by the villain mongul to compete in a race to determine the. Ben templesmith is a new york times best selling artist and writer most widely known for his work in the comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the international horror guild awards as well as the industrys top prize, the eisner award. Religion of gentleman ghost james craddock ghost of the groups. Gentleman ghost jim craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother. I wanted a marvel ghost type character and thought of cloak or ghost rider. Dc universe classics hawkgirl vs gentleman ghost collector. Comic book heroes, comic books, dc comics characters, comic character, character reference, english countryside, dc universe, occult. Grabbag, pencils by bill benulis, inks by jack abel. Abandoned as a young boy by an english gentleman, he grew up to become a highwayman, robbing individuals in the process of gaining a reputation as the criminal gentleman jim.
James craddock the brave and the bold dc database fandom. Created by writer robert kanigher and artist joe kubert, the character. Pictures has released a new, extended television spot for the lego batman movie, and it starts with the joker getting upset when the dark knight wont acknowledge that hes his. Day of wrath, script by dan mishkin, pencils by ed hannigan, inks by don heck. Everyones favorite super heroes and villains from the dc universe team up in sets that include 2 comic book style figures in 6 scale. Oct 30, 2019 dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it just wouldnt be a complete list without him. Dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it just wouldnt be a complete list without him. It is an adaptation of james craddockgentleman ghost. Feb 16, 2016 dapper, polite and sinister, hes been haunting dc superheroes for decades. When jim was twelve, his mother died of pneumonia and his grandfather told jim he would no longer be welcoming a bastard child in his home. Today, the justice society of america lives again, as the surviving original members fight alongside a new generation of heroes near the end of infinite crisis, power girl learns of a golden age adventure in which batman and superman battled the gentleman ghost. He was the child of an affair between a onearmed man and a farmers daughter. Secret society of super villains, the injustice society.
For fans of the comic book industry, halloween is a time to reflect on the strange, supernatural, and horrifying stories and creatures that fill the pages of these great comic books. Welcome to and today we will explore the comic book orig. Talia also has no interest in killing batman, but has to fight her way out. New cover by kaare andrews this issue includes three new stories. The 10 most important characters vertigo introduced to the dc comics universe. The book of gentleman ghost c3g dc super secret exclusive 39 super smashup comic pdf mini pdf the figure used for this unit is a heroclix figure from the origin set. Jim craddock made his first comic book appearance in october 1947 in. He wore a white suit and pipe hat and used a variety of ghostlike weapons including twin pistols and a staff. Revived as a ghost, he became not just the archenemy of hawkman, but also a supervillain to stand against every superhero out there. James craddock, better known as gentleman ghost, is a supervillain from dc comics who varies between being a criminal who pretends to be a ghost or an actual spirit in both forms he is a criminal and can perform a number of spectral abilities that make him tricky to combat such as his ability to phase through solid matter.
Dc universe justice league unlimited 6 pack 412 inch tall villain action figure mutiny in the ranks with tala, devil ray, psychopirate, dr. Gentleman ghost was created by robert kanigher and joe kubert. He became an immigrant to the usa, got falsely accused of a violent crime there, and was killed by a masked. Information and translations of gentleman ghost in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
He grew up 1800s england, his family was poor, and he. Dcs gentleman ghost is definitely more of a supervillain than a superhero, but hes such an iconic aspect of this supernatural comic book trope it. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. He wore a white suit and pipe hat and used a variety of ghost like weapons including twin pistols and a staff. One year later, the members one year later, the members during world war ii, a group of costumed mystery men formed the first superteam. See more ideas about comics, dc comics and gentleman. Aug 23, 2015 the gentleman ghost is back, and once again gets a kubert cover, inked by giordano, in batman 319 jan. Two students stumble upon the haunted halfway house where gangsters used to meet and mingle. Brave and the bold action league batman vs gentlemen ghost. The gentleman ghost is a hawkman villain, but had fought batman twice in his own book.
James jim craddock was born in a small village known as argleton. Gentleman ghost is a villain from the cartoon network series, teen titans gohe first appeared in the crossover movie, teen titans go. Jim craddock gentleman jim james craddock the ghost. Since hawkman wasnt featured in the episode with him, its unclear as to how or if they. Dapper, polite and sinister, hes been haunting dc superheroes for decades. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Gentleman ghost, formerly known as gentleman jim craddock was originally a hawkman foe, though the spectral charlatan also battles batman several times. In the comics, gentleman ghost started out as an enemy of hawkman.
John wilson is an independent comic book writer and illustrator and he has. Hawkman is able to rescue hawkwoman from the netherdimension, but lorraine frazier and gentleman ghost must stay. Jul, 2016 cosplays of jim craddock, the gentleman ghost in dcs comic books. Gentleman ghost is a dc comics character and supervillain. But i think both of those would defeat the gentleman ghost. Golden age gentleman ghost james gentleman jim craddock. Dc universe classics fates intertwined hawkgirl vs. The phantom is a comic strip created by lee falk also creator of mandrake the magician, recounting the adventures of a costumed crimefighter called the phantom. First, he was a living man who stole a magical item called the mortis orb, which gives him the power to resurrect and control the spirits of the dead. Welcome to my new underrated comics series where ill take a look at characters who are not as known as they should be. Drew hunts down the missing explorer leander miles, who is. The witchs doll, script by marilyn mercer, pencils by jerry grandenetti and will eisner. Near the end of infinite crisis, power girl learns of a golden age adventure in which batman and superman battled the gentleman ghost. The gentleman ghost is back, and once again gets a kubert cover, inked by giordano, in batman 319 jan.
See more ideas about dc comic books, gentleman and cosplay. Spiderbobs comic book encyclopedia is sponsored by advertising revenue. Mar 27, 2007 ben templesmith is a new york times best selling artist and writer most widely known for his work in the comic book industry where he has received multiple nominations for the international horror guild awards as well as the industrys top prize, the eisner award. The religious affiliation of comic book religion database. Upon his demise, he returned as gentleman ghost, a villain who fights his killers, the resurrected hawkman and hawkgirl. These 2packs include 2 classically styled dc comics figures, highly detailed and in 6 scale. As a creator, his most notable works have been 30 days of night. Comic book supervillain owned and published by dc comics.
Catwoman watches, but takes no part in the meeting. Called simply the ghost here, and alluded to be nothing more than trickery, the gentleman ghost would be one of the more recurring villains for hawkman trough the remaining of the decline of the golden age of comics. Nov 28, 2017 welcome to my new underrated comics series where ill take a look at characters who are not as known as they should be. Welcome to and today we will explore the comic book origin of the gentleman ghost. In a recently released scene from the film, gentleman ghost is robbing a bank before the titans swoop in to thwart his scheme. Gentleman ghost is a slippery thief and only has a weakness for nth metal. The gentleman ghost was impressed with her powers and thought that she was the best body to possess. Oct 26, 2019 the foe in question is gentleman ghost, aka james craddock. A former highwayman and overall criminal in 19th century england, his travels to the united states saw him falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Below is the definitive list of appearances of gentleman ghost in chronological order. James craddock, better known as gentleman ghost, is a supervillain from dc comics who varies between being a criminal who pretends to be a ghost or an actual spirit in both forms he is a criminal and can perform a number of spectral abilities that make him tricky to combat such as his ability. Gentleman ghost jim craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother, forcing them into poverty. The series began with a daily newspaper strip on february 17, 1936, which was joined by a color sunday strip in may of 1939. Ghosts, ghouls, and spirits are the most plentiful of the mystical entities to wander the earthly realm.
Supervillain supervillains of the united underworld from. Upon his demise, he returned as gentleman ghost, a villain who fights his killers, the resurrected hawkman. Wein, novick and bob smith are the creative team on the tale itself, which plays up the element of batman refusing to believe that the. Despite his name, the gentleman ghost is a supervillain that lived in 1800s england as a thief and later entered the u. James craddock is the son of an english gentleman who abandoned both jim and his mother, forcing them into poverty. Gentleman ghost is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by dc comics.
The gentleman ghost learned that robins body was far too weak to sustain any damage, so he switched over to starfires body. Gentleman ghost is a slippery thief and only has a weakness for nth. Hasbro marvel legends 2020 black widow walmart gray suit. Suggested links for further research about this character and the characters religious affiliation. Gentleman ghost was one of the many assassins pursuing batman. Cover pencils by ed hannigan, inks by dick giordano. Having lost his wife on the operating table, doctor renick loses faith in his abilities. Flashback sequences or story entries will be followed by a flashback note. In the clip below, weird al yankivoc plays classic dc villain gentleman ghost, who comes face to monocle with the teen titans go. During the illregarded 2011 reboot of the dc universe called the new 52, the gentleman ghost got two different origin stories. A group of girls is being haunted by the ghost of a mysterious evil woman, whose stylish accessories came into the girls possession. Raven used her dark magic to stop the gentleman ghost in his tracks. Gentleman ghost is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by dc comics publications.