Who Is Sky Pirate? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Sky Pirate is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Miles Lydecker, with over 8 comic issue appearances. The first Sky Pirate was an airship pirate and foe of the Justice Society. The second Sky Pirate was a hippie foe of the second Black Condor.

Who is Sky Pirate?

Sky Pirate I Sky Pirate I The first Sky Pirate is an enemy of Green Lantern Alan Scott , introduced in 1947. He owns the airship "The Flying Dutchman". The airship is positioned next to the intended target, preferably a penthouse apartment, allowing the crew to enter it, strip it of valuables and escape in minimal time. The Air Pirate is also armed with a modified flintlock pistol which fires knockout gas, sufficient to take down the Green Lantern. His hideout is a natural cave in the Catskills mountain range. The pirate feels supremely confident when flying or being far from the ground, even when inside buildings. He has sufficient skill in unarmed combat to face Alan Scott in his prime and also carries a sword. The Pirate's main weakness is his Terraphobia, a fear of being and/or feeling grounded.

Key facts

Sky Pirate is of human origin and first appeared in "The Freedom of the Skies!; The Lamb who Cried Wolf!; The Gambler Bets His Life!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Sky Pirate ranks among the most featured characters in comics.