Who Is Patriot? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Patriot is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 5 comic issue appearances. Mythical incarnation of America.

Who is Patriot?

Patriot is the manifestation of all the ideals of America, as envisioned by the founding fathers. When America was founded, the founding fathers, lead by Benjamin Franklin, decided that they should create an iconic America a mythical entity to support the fledgling new country. To this end they joined with an alchemist Taylor Samuel Hawke, who succeeded in forging a talisman which embodied everything good and every ideal about America. Hawke took the talisman and went to deliver supplies to Washington. When they were intercepted by the British, Hawke was called out by the talisman, and, embracing its power, became the Minuteman, the first incarnation of America. Later, the talisman took another another host, becoming Brother Johnathan. Later still he was once again reborn as Uncle Sam. But as the country approached a moral crossroads and as the American dream became blurred, the talisman fragmented itself into thirteen pieces, reflecting the nation fragmented by hate and intolerance.

Key facts

Patriot is of god/eternal origin and first appeared in "Fallen Dreams". The character is published by DC Comics. With 5 recorded issue appearances, Patriot ranks among the most featured characters in comics.