Who Is Knight (Sheldrake)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Knight (Sheldrake) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Cyril Sheldrake, with over 103 comic issue appearances. Knight is a British vigilante and member of the international crime-fighting group, "Batman, Incorporated". He is usually referred to as the Batman of England.

Who is Knight (Sheldrake)?

Origin Cyril Sheldrake was originally the Squire to his father Percy Sheldrake , the first person to go under the name of the Knight. After his father's death he adopted the mantle of Knight and took in Beryl Hutchinson as his Squire. Now after Cyril's death Beryl has become the new Knight. Creation As the Squire, Cyril Sheldrake was created by writer Bill Finger and penciler Bob Kane . His first appearance is in Batman #62 , released in December, 1950. Writer Grant Morrison reinvented Cyril as the Knight in JLA: Classified #1 , released in January, 2005. His death occurs in Batman Incorporated Vol 2 #6 , released in February, 2013. Major Story Arcs Knight Percy's son, who also received the magic armor his father once wore, was his father's Squire until his death.

Key facts

Knight (Sheldrake) is of human origin and first appeared in "The Secret Life Of The Catwoman!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 103 recorded issue appearances, Knight (Sheldrake) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.