Who Is Trickster (Jesse)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Trickster (Jesse) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Giovanni Giuseppe, with over 307 comic issue appearances. The Trickster is a criminal mastermind who uses a deadly joke-bag of tricks to pull off his crimes

Who is Trickster (Jesse)?

This article is about the original and current Trickster, James Jesse. For the second and also current Trickster, see Axel Walker . Origin Born into a family of trapeze artists and acrobats, Giovanni Giuseppe was not interested in circus work, but in reading about the crimes of Jesse James , the famous outlaw. Following his departure from the circus he seduced a scientist and stole many of her designs, as well as using her work to design shoes that allowed him to walk on air. He began creating other gadgets, and continued to seek greater and greater thrills. Taking the name Trickster, he took up a life of crime. Creation Trickster was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino . He made his first appearance in The Flash #113 .

Key facts

Trickster (Jesse) is of human origin and first appeared in "Danger in the Air! / The Man who Claimed the Earth". The character is published by DC Comics. With 307 recorded issue appearances, Trickster (Jesse) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.