Who Is Union Jack? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Union Jack is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Joseph Chapman, with over 299 comic issue appearances. The son of a dockworker, Joseph Chapman became the costumed adventurer known as Union Jack. As a superhero, Union Jack is one of Britain's greatest defenders and a champion of the common man.

Who is Union Jack?

Origin Joseph Chapman was a studying at art school when he met Kenneth Crichton and discovered Crichton's great grandfather Montgomery Falsworth and his uncle Brian Falsworth had both been the war-time hero Union Jack. Also learning that Crichton's granduncle was the vampire Baron Blood who was returning to plague the United Kingdom, Chapman became the new Union Jack to aid Captain America in battling the vampire menace. Following the defeat of Baron Blood, Chapman continued to operate as Union Jack with the blessing of Captain America and the rightful successor to the mantle Kenneth. Creation Union Jack was created by Roger Stern and John Byrne and first appeared in Captain America #253. Character Evolution Union Jack has made sporadic appearances throughout the years since his debut, most often seen battling against Britain's vampires. During the heydey of Marvel's U.K. imprint, Union Jack appeared in Knights of Pendragon as a member of the eponymous team and also adopted several different costumes during this time. Following the dissolution of Marvel's U.K.

Key facts

Union Jack is of human origin and first appeared in "Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot". The character is published by Marvel. With 299 recorded issue appearances, Union Jack ranks among the most featured characters in comics.