Who Is Cavalier? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Cavalier is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Mortimer Drake, with over 139 comic issue appearances. Two people have taken up the mantle of the Cavalier. The first being a superhero and the other being a villain.

Who is Cavalier?

The Original During Batman 's early years, a stunt man named Hudson Pyle wanted to be a superhero. At first, his reasons were selfish since he wanted to gain fame but began to change into more honorable ones. During his time, he was famous for his sharp swords and quick wits and even his handsome smile. However, his superhero days began to come to an end when he fell in love with a young woman who was being blackmailed by some gangsters. The gangsters learned about her connection to Cavalier and blackmailed him into committing crimes for them. The Cavalier's fame began to deteriorate and driven to the edge, he killed his blackmailers. This led to a fight with Batman and the police where he was gunned down by the police. Note: This Cavalier appears in Legends of the Dark Knight #32 in the Blades story arc.

Key facts

Cavalier is of human origin and first appeared in "The Cavalier". The character is published by DC Comics. With 139 recorded issue appearances, Cavalier ranks among the most featured characters in comics.