Who Is John Wilkes Booth? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

John Wilkes Booth is a Non-Fictional comic book character, with over 92 comic issue appearances. The man who shot Abraham Lincoln.

Who is John Wilkes Booth?

Origin John Wilkes Booth was the ninth child of acclaimed English actor Junius Brutus Booth and his mistress Mary Ann Holmes. He was born on May 10th, 1838 and raised in rural Maryland . Like several of his brothers (most notably Edwin), he followed in his father's footsteps and became an actor at the age of 17, finding much acclaim on the American stage. Prior to the Civil War he was strongly opposed to abolitionist actions, even becoming a member of the volunteer militia. He was vocally pro- Confederate , and equally vocal in his hatred for President Abraham Lincoln throughout the war. Booth blamed the president for the problems suffered in the South, and for dividing the country in civil war. Though he had initially been formulating a plan to kidnap Lincoln, Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House drove Booth to instead consider assassination.

Key facts

John Wilkes Booth is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 92 recorded issue appearances, John Wilkes Booth ranks among the most featured characters in comics.