Who Is Artful Dodger? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Artful Dodger is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Jack Dawkins, with over 29 comic issue appearances. English pickpocket and criminal.

Who is Artful Dodger?

Origin Little is known about the Jack Dawkins' origin. He was probably an orphan raised in a workhouse, either in or around London . At some point early in his life he met Fagin , and became involved in pickpocketing. He was very skilled as a pickpocket, earning him the nickname by which he is best known, "The Artful Dodger", as well as his position as second in command to Fagin as the leader of Fagin's child gang of pickpockets. Creation The Artful Dodger was created by Charles Dickens . Major Story Arcs Oliver Twist Oliver Twist Dodger encounters young Oliver Twist , newly arrived in London, and offers the young boy free food and lodgings. He takes Twist to Fagin's hideout, where they attempt to pressgang the naive youth into participating in their theft ring. Dodger takes Twist, still unaware of Dodger's true occupation, on a trip into London where they steal a man's handkerchief.

Key facts

Artful Dodger is of human origin and first appeared in "Jokes and Pictures for the Home". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 29 recorded issue appearances, Artful Dodger ranks among the most featured characters in comics.