Who Is Gentleman Ghost? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gentleman Ghost is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Jim Craddock, with over 244 comic issue appearances. A 19th century ghost with a grudge against Hawkman and Hawkgirl.

Who is Gentleman Ghost?

Origin Gentleman Ghost, Jim Craddock James "Jim" Craddock grew up in 1800's England . His mother was poor, and he lived in poverty. He soon turned to robbery to support himself. He eventually immigrated to the United States, where he was falsely accused of a violent crime and killed by Nighthawk , a masked cowboy. Craddock soon discovered that he would remain a ghost until the spirit of the man who murdered him moved on to "the next plane of existence." He also quickly discovers that Nighthawk is actually an incarnation of ancient Egyptian royalty, meaning that his soul, and therefore Craddock's, will never pass on. Nighthawk is later reincarnated as Hawkman , who Craddock finds he is unable to truly kill. He becomes Gentleman Ghost and begins antagonizing superheroes in order to pass the time. Creation Jim Craddock was created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert .

Key facts

Gentleman Ghost is of other origin and first appeared in "The Case of the Vanished Year!; Cruise into Danger!; The Map that Wasn't There!; The Ghost". The character is published by DC Comics. With 244 recorded issue appearances, Gentleman Ghost ranks among the most featured characters in comics.