Blackbeard

Historical Background
Blackbeard is probably the most notorious pirate in history, well known for his ruthlessness. He was an Englishman who operated primarily in the West Indies and the Caribbean. He captured a French ship and renamed it the "Queen Anne's Revenge." He eventually awarded himself the title commodore after building a small pirate fleet. In his final battle, he was found to have been shot 5 times, and cut about 20. His decapitated head was hung from a bowsprit.

Public Domain Comic Appearances
Captain Kidd #24: The true story of Blackbeard. Slam-Bang Comics (1940 series) #3 Blackbeard encounters the time travelling Mark Swift. Thrilling Comics #16: Blackbeard battles the time travelling Ghost. Startling Comics #8: Blackbeard encounters the time travelling Ace Buckley. Feature Comics #51 Exciting Comics #22: Blackbeard brought to the 20th Century and enhanced to cause chaos and fight the American Eagle. All Top Comics #8: Blackbeard brought to the 20th Century. Fights Blue Beetle alongside Jack the Ripper.

Appearance of Modern Blackbeards
Pep Comics #51: A 20th century criminal using the Blackbeard identity battles the Black Hood. Modern Comics #72: A 20th century criminal using the Blackbeard identity battles Blackhawk. Crack Comics #16: A criminal from the future uses the Blackbeard identity and battles Rock Braddon.