Who Is Shadowman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Shadowman is a Valiant/Acclaim comic book character, the alter ego of Jack Dominique Boniface, with over 248 comic issue appearances. "I am the lord of deadside, walker between the worlds, immortal Voodoo warrior, the horror, the horror, I embrace it."

Who is Shadowman?

Current Events Free from the shackles of Master Darque and released by MI6 after preventing the Gates of Heaven from being breached by Babel ; Jack now tries to atone for his mistakes from the violent urges of his Loa while saving New Orleans from the deadly horrors that lurk beneath the shadows with former lover now self-taught Mambo Priestess, Alyssa Myles . Origin Jack Boniface was a jazz player who became empowered by a mysterious organization, the Coven, with the "Darque" power to fend off the sinister, Master Darque . When the night falls he becomes the Shadowman gaining super-strength, fearlessness, and is driven to help others. Initially he does not know what but he feels more comfortable in the dark. Nettie gave him a present: his new uniform as Shadowman. Boniface eventually sacrifices his life to stop Master Darque. Valiant Universe (VH1) - Pre-Unity The city of New Orleans has been a history of wild nightlife and VooDoo lore. Now, the superstitious folk whisper of a man in a carnival mask who prowls the night, savagely attacking members of the New Orleans underworld.

Key facts

Shadowman is of human origin. The character is published by Valiant/Acclaim. With 248 recorded issue appearances, Shadowman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.