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Watched Blue Beetle Showcase
As u can see I really liked it
Today in JSA History: First Appearance of Charles Halstead the Original Psycho-Pirate
Charles Halstead, the original Psycho-Pirate, made his first appearance in All-Star Comics #23, published on June 7, 1944. He was created by Gardner Fox and Joe Gallagher.
Halstead was a bitter and jealous linotyper for the Daily Courier newspaper. Resentful of his successful publisher, Rex Morgan, he turned to crime under the alias Psycho-Pirate, orchestrating a series of emotionally-driven heists. His goal was to manipulate powerful emotions like despair to destroy Morgan, and others to challenge the Justice Society of America.
It was The Atom (Al Pratt) who ultimately uncovered Halstead’s identity. While in prison he passed on all his knowledge of human emotion—and details about the mystical Medusa Masks discovered by archaeologists Kent and Inza Nelson (Doctor Fate)—to his cellmate Roger Hayden.
Hayden eventually stole the Medusa Masks and became the second Psycho-Pirate, using their power to manipulate emotions on a massive scale. He was eventually defeated by Doctor Fate and Hourman (Rex Tyler).
It’s unclear exactly how or when Charley Halstead died, but it seems as though he passed away in prison after mentoring Hayden. Interestingly, the emotion-themed masks shown on the cover of All-Star Comics #32 evoke imagery that feels visually similar to the emotional spectrum later introduced in the Green Lantern mythos. It’s easy to imagine a modern reinterpretation tying these early concepts into that larger lore.
Interior art above is from JSA: Classified #4 written by Geoff Johns, pencils by Amanda Conner, and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti.
DC Dimensions project plan: The Hellblazers (Vol. 1)
This series is not an assured project. It is a concept that can still be changed or scrapped.
Synopsis
After years of fighting demons wanting to take his soul, John Constantine has found some semblance of a happy life. He lives in Shadowcrest Manor with his wife Zatanna, his son Zachary, and his adopted daughter Rachel. However, a forgotten enemy has returned to torment the family by putting them into a fantasy
Characters
John Constantine - A retired occult detective and former member of Justice League Dark. He has many enemies on Earth and in Hell.
Zatanna Zatara - A retired stage magician and former member of Justice League Dark. She is the inheritor of Shadowcrest Manor.
Rachel Roth/Zee Constantine/Raven - The daughter of the interdimensional demon Trigon. She was adopted by John Constantine and Zatanna. She used to be a member of the Teen Titans.
Zachary Constantine - The son of John Constantine and Zatanna. He has a talent for the magical arts and an interest in the darker side of magic.
Charlie Halstead - A villain that once crossed paths with John Constantine and Zatanna. He is a telepath and was humiliated by John, who defeated him just by knocking him out in one punch. He has returned to get revenge by trapping Constantine and his family in a pleasurable fantasy world created by the Black Mercy.
More Information
The inspiration for this story did not come from Marvel Studios "WandaVision," but rather the episode "For the Man Who Has Everything" of DCAU show "Justice League Unlimited."
"Ah, the sense of fear and dread in the air. It's glorious!"
-Psycho Pirate, Lego DC Super Villains
I've always thought Psycho-Pirate has a lot of untapped potential. I wanted to give him a more pirate-y look, combined with some theatrical influences. I ended up using Venice Carnival costumes and Commedia Dell'Arte as influences. Turns out, masked witty characters that break the 4th wall are incredibly appropriate for a character known to be tragically self-aware of his fictional nature.
I am redesigning Psycho Pirate because his current look seems a bit too stuck in the past. What do you guys think?
