Who Is The Scarlet Pimpernel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Percival Blakeney, with over 17 comic issue appearances. The Scarlet Pimpernel is most recently seen as a member of the 18th Century League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

Who is The Scarlet Pimpernel?

Origin Scarlet Pimpernel During the French Revolution in 1792 the Scarlet Pimpernel rescues aristocrats who were being sent to their deaths. During this time whole families are being sent to their death by guillotine. He has literally saved hundreds of lives. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a master of disguise and gets the families out posing as an old woman or a French military officer. He has even posed a Jewish man in order to pray on the racism of many of the French at this time. Being one of the most wealthy men in England he is able to fund his rescues by paying people off and having the best equipment and horses of his day. This includes his fastest and best horse named Sultan and his Yacht called the Day Dreamer. A few years prior to 1792 he meets and eventually marries Mrs.

Key facts

The Scarlet Pimpernel is of human origin. The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 17 recorded issue appearances, The Scarlet Pimpernel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.