Who Is Father Richard Craemer? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Father Richard Craemer is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Richard Craemer, with over 51 comic issue appearances. Father Craemer is a priest who was the chaplain at Belle Reve while it was the headquarters of the Suicide Squad. He later became a spiritual adviser to Jim Corrigan.

Who is Father Richard Craemer?

Origin Raised alongside at least one brother, who would go on to become a lawyer, Richard Craemer attended a seminary and became a priest. A caring and involved priest, he nonetheless fell afoul of his superiors, and was ultimately assigned to be the chaplain at Belle Reve . Creation Father Craemer was created by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell . He made his first appearance in Suicide Squad # 10 . Major Story Arcs Suicide Squad Craemer acts as spiritual counsel to the members of the Suicide Squad and, following the departure of Simon LaGrieve and Marnie Herrs , begins to offer psychological support as well. During this time he grows particularly close to Nightshade . On one occasion he joins the team on a mission, accompanying them to Africa in an effort to rescue a captured nun. He leaves Belle Reve some time after the final dissolution of the Squad.

Key facts

Father Richard Craemer is of human origin and first appeared in "Up Against the Wall". The character is published by DC Comics. With 51 recorded issue appearances, Father Richard Craemer ranks among the most featured characters in comics.