Who Is Captain Kidd? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Captain Kidd is a Non-Fictional comic book character, the alter ego of William Kidd, with over 49 comic issue appearances. A Pirate

Who is Captain Kidd?

William Kidd (c. 1645 - 1701) was a Scottish privateer hanged for activities as a pirate. While sources of his time depict him as rather inept in either case, his reputation has grown in legend. Ironically Kidd has arguably become among the most famous pirates in legend. His early life and career is shrouded in legend. From 1689 to 1695 he seems to have been involved with pirating in the Caribbean and then privateering on behalf of William III of England. By the end of the period he retired to the Colony of New York. On December 11, 1695, Kidd was hired to resume privateering duties against French ships and also hunt down various pirates.

Key facts

Captain Kidd is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 49 recorded issue appearances, Captain Kidd ranks among the most featured characters in comics.