Who Is Roderick Burgess? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Roderick Burgess is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Morris Burgess Brocklesby, with over 22 comic issue appearances. Roderick is a magician, who instead of capturing Death, captured Dream. He tried throughout his life to bargain with Dream, who didn't give in. Roderick eventually died of old age. He had a son, Alex.

Who is Roderick Burgess?

Roderick Burgess was born in 1863 as Morris Burgess Brocklesby. He became an infamous magician, even rivaling Aleister Crowley . In order for everyone to become immortal, he decided to capture Death via a magical circle. He enlisted the aid of Dr. John Hathaway , who gave him the Magdalene Grimoire . But when the spell was cast, it was Dream that was captured in a glass globe. But he made the best of the situation, and took Dream's helmet, ruby and pouch. Throughout the rest of his life, Roderick tries to bargain with Dream immortality for release, but Dream remains steadfast.

Key facts

Roderick Burgess is of human origin and first appeared in "Sleep of the Just". The character is published by DC Comics. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Roderick Burgess ranks among the most featured characters in comics.