| Blackbeard | |
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Real Name |
Edward Teach or Thatch |
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Born |
c. 1680 |
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Died |
November 22, 1718 |
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 Appearances[]
Public Domain Comic Appearances[]
- Real Life Comics #6
- Real Clue Crime Stories vol.3 #12
- Feature Comics #51
- Captain Kidd #24: The true story of Blackbeard.
- Operation: Peril #6: The true story of Blackbeard.
- Airboy Comics vol. 8 #10: An adventure taking place during Blackbeards time.
- Slam-Bang Comics #3: Blackbeard encounters the time travelling Mark Swift.
- All Top Comics #8: Blackbeard brought to the 20th Century. Fights Blue Beetle alongside Jack the Ripper.
- Kid Eternity #15: Blackbeard was summoned to the 20th Century by Kid Eternity's enemy Master Man (Quality).
- Airboy Comics vol. 3 #6 [29]: Blackbeard sits on a jury of infamous villains summoned by the Devil to judge Skywolf.
- Prize Comics vol. 3 #3 [27]: The spirit of Blackbeard (misidentified as "Bluebeard") is summoned by Mephistopholes to battle the Green Lama.
Public Domain Appearances of Modern Blackbeards[]
A modern criminal who adopted the Blackbeard identity.
- 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.
- Ken Stuart #1: 20th century sea adventurer Ken Stuart encounters a ship of murderous criminals playing Blackbeard and the crew of the Revenge for a movie. They use real pirate tactics in their quest for treasure.
- Crack Comics #16: A criminal from the future uses the Blackbeard identity and battles Rock Braddon.