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Jesse James
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Real Name

Jesse Woodson James

Born

September 5, 1847 in Kearney, Missouri

Died

April 3, 1882 in St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.

Historical Background[]

Jesse James and his brother Frank were famous outlaws, who were a part of several gangs, including their own "James Gang." They are often romanticized as "Robin Hoods" of the old west. James was highly successful in armed robbery. He was involved with both bank and train robberies, as well as a number of killings.

Public Domain Comic Appearances[]

  • Star Ranger #1
  • (as ghost) Blue Bolt Comics vol. 1 #5-7
  • Top-Notch Laugh Comics #42
  • Hit Comics #46
  • Western Fighters #v1#1
  • Cowboy Western Comics #17-25, 31, 34, 38, 39, 50-58
  • The Texan #1
  • Western Adventures (1948 series) #4
  • Jesse James #1-9, 15-29
  • Blazing Six Guns #1
  • Badmen of the West #1-2
  • Tim Holt #39
  • Outlaws of the West #11
  • Real Life Comics #55
  • Six-Gun Heroes #46

Notes[]

  • The English names of Pokemon antagonists Jesse and James of Team Rocket are inspired by the outlaw Jesse James.

See Also[]

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