Who Is Sleeper? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
Sleeper (Creator-Owned): Croyd Crenson is a Wild Carder, an Ace whose body changes every time he sleeps.

Sleeper is a Creator-Owned comic book character, the alter ego of Croyd Crenson , with over 10 comic issue appearances. Croyd Crenson is a Wild Carder, an Ace whose body changes every time he sleeps.
Who is Sleeper?
Origin Croyd Crenson was caught in the first Wild Card outbreak in New York City in 1946 and drew an Ace, gaining superhuman powers. He stays awake for weeks at a time, then falls into a deep coma-like sleep for up to several months, during which time his body transforms. Creation Croyd Crenson, the Sleeper, was created by author Roger Zelazny for George R. R. Martin's Wild Cards anthology series, and first appeared in the short story "Sleeper", published in the first Wild Cards novel in 1987.
Key facts
Sleeper is of infection origin and first appeared in "Diamond in the Rough". The character is published by Creator-Owned. With 10 recorded issue appearances, Sleeper ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sleeper?
Croyd Crenson is a Wild Carder, an Ace whose body changes every time he sleeps.
What is Sleeper's real name?
Sleeper's real identity is Croyd Crenson .
When did Sleeper first appear?
Sleeper first appeared in "Diamond in the Rough".



