✨ Pronouns: He/Him | Height: 5'10 | Eye Color: Blue | Hair: Brown/Blond | Favourite colors: Green and Yellow | Always wearing: A water-squirting flower boutonniere | Loves: His mustache.
✨ Famous comedian, former host of the children's variety series ‘The Uncle Oswald Show’ which was canceled (FOR A STUPID REASON!) by WGBS.
✨ (headcannon to reconcile different iterations of the character) He has bipolar disorder.
'The Prankster' represents his mania personality: a histrionic, manic trickster seeking to unleash his twisted brand of laughter upon the world, he seems 'more athletic' and enjoys creating and using high tech gadgets and weaponry, which retain a comical theme; whilst wreaking havoc in Metropolis. This one worked with Lex Luthor or the Joker in the past and still holds grudges against the latter for betraying him in a scheme. He is also the one who fought Nightwing in the past.
'Uncle Oswald' represents his hypomania personality: More public facing, this one is far-less harmful and ill-intentioned. Even considered 'funny' by some stil and allowed in socialite/starlet spaces. A lot of his schemes are more a distraction-for-hire, where he gets hired by criminals to distract Superman and the police with his pranks while other criminals commit their crimes. Still, he is a criminal and conman who uses elaborate practical jokes and publicity campaigns to commit those crimes but has enough money to have several lawyers on retainer and avoid spending time in actual jail.
'Hubert' represents his depressive personality: the one full of regrets and heartbroken over having lost his show. When Hubert, he mostly feels sad or hopeless and loses interest or pleasure in most activities. He is a recluse who does not leave his house.
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✨About the MUN: She/They | Over 21 | Does not know the character so well but really wanted to play a villain muhahaha | Aiming for a SFW Blog | Can do Silly to Semi-Lit to Lit RPs
✨Rules: No Omegaverse | No MPREG | No incest (including step-family, adoption and whatever Bruce/Barbara had going on) | Magic Anons are still welcomed! | Multiverse Shenanigans are a-okay! I don't mind interacting with several of the same character! Or with crossover characters! | Canon DC characters and OCs are welcomed!
“Lois, Lois, Little Lois, Big Miss Lane, we had so much fun together you and I... So I'll let you in on a secret: I have a... prank... hahaha! in the works! Will you look for me? Will you find all the trouble? Or will somebody else encounter it first? Ahahahaahahah!„
✨ @the-funnier-prankster
...
Uhmmm...
Should I call someone?
911?
Superman?
Justice League?
Also, don't call me "Little Lois" or "Big Miss Lane"
He indulged in a grouchy, cavernous voice, trying to sound faux serious as he said her name. Since she seemed to take it so seriously.
“Or is it mine, you specifically don't like? Because I've got plenty! I'm sure there's one in there you'd find funny! But will you find it before it's too late though? Who knows...„
“Why if I tell you, it won't be a funny prank no more, will it?„
The man pouted, tapping his chin.
“I guess, I could give you a clue: The city hall was just a first strike, but I'm not out of the field yet am I? There's two left, and it's only going up up up in intensity! Ha hahahaha!„
“Oh Miss Lane, I hope you won't think worse of me for this, but in light of the unpredictability of the hazards of live tv...„
The prankster rolled his eyes, visibly upset.
“Well I must change my plans. But, this is merely a temporary setback. I'll be back, I promise. Ha! Hahahaha! Meanwhile, think on it. Because when I'll swing, oh it'll be biiiiig swing. No miss. Straight for the homerun..."
Please, before reacting/responding, read the piece in full as there are several different paths possible such as: home newsviewer, on-scene spectator, or first responder.
Furthermore, first responder has 3 different routes, depending on who you choose to rescue.
PS: OCs and Canon characters may interact with the post. No response length is expected, even just side commentary is fine on this post. However, seen as there is a main story, we ask of those engaging with the first responder routes to coordinate effort. What we mean is, if three people pick the same responder route, which each have their respective starter, please make it a joint effort. As much as possible, of course. If that makes sense?
📺 — Earlier at the GBS News HQ
"I still can't quite believe we did this..." A masculine voice let out from the redaction bullpen. "We went on air, to take a stand against the whole vigilante community... This is not, gonna make us popular..."
Mara sighed. "No, it isn't." The researcher agreed. "But we had to protect our own, didn't we?"
"Didn't we just escalate the whole thing though? Gothamites already can't fucking stand us and here we are taking a shot at some of their most proeminent figures for positive change, for hope..."
"And Blüdhaven, don't forget Blüdhaven! They love their Nightwing over there!"
"And Central City, likely, they love the Flash. I mean, who doesn't love The Flashes actually? All of them are so cool! And sweet!"
"Yeah well, good thing we're not trying to win a popularity vote but making a point. We've been dealing with relentless threats for weeks. And we barely just got Dan back. This was obviously the straw that broke the camel's back." Another journalist intervened, starring into the distance and sighing. "And I remember being actually happy when the Sokovia Accords were repealed..."
"Yeah well, there was never really going to be a way to control or regulate vigilantism or enhanced individuals anyways." Mara pragmatically pointed out. "Go try to tell Superman he can't just save people from a flood and threaten a corrupt government leader for the safety of their people, or Batman that he can't punch his way through every corrupt individual in Gotham to enact any change. It'd be pretty fucking hypocritical considering that, we, made Superman our symbol of hope because he just does good and Batman basically is the last rampart Gotham has in the way of its complete decay. He signifies hope too, for the Gothamites who choose to stay and fight to make a life. And we all know that. And now we have to make peace with the fact that we knew that and still chose to follow the editorial line pointing fingers because the finger had to be pointed. It's fine. We're not the first to bring forth the debate of how much we can really trust vigilantes and we won't be the last. And I stand by our work, by our words, because we did it to establish that GBS News protects their people. We no longer are the corrupt organisation with a shady leadership. And I'm proud of that. At least."
"I guess that's true. We have been getting better. And, coincidentally, we have been getting a loooot of threats..." Another guy pointed out, before chuckling. Soon enough several did the same, the laughter in the previously tense bullpen feeling cathartic.
"D'you think they deal with the same thing over at the Daily Planet?"
"Nope. But folks at the Daily Planet are shagging Superman so..." That remark earned a few snorts.
"The Super harem really is just the Daily Planet redaction bullpen huh? Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen..."
"Hmm, Jimmy Olsen." A feminine voice let out, earning a few glances. "What? He's got a... je ne sais quoi, that gets me going."
"Jesus Christ Marnie, aren't you married?"
"And pregnant!?"
"Hey, it's not because I don't plan to buy that I can't window shop now, is it?"
"Fair enough." Mara let out eyebrows raising, then snorted, the whole group falling back into an easy fit of much needed laughter.
At least until no one other than M. Matthew Matheson, who'd been live minutes ago still was rushing through the bullpen with a wild sort of gaze.
"Hey Matt good—" The junior hire was entirely ignored by the man who raced through the bullpen, to head for the nearest emergency exit stairs, making the remaining employee exchange confused looks. "Okay..." The blond woman let out. "Does anybody know what's—"
Suddenly the ground shook and the lights flickered, just as the fire sprinklers took off.
"Earthquake?" Marnie asked, standing up from her chair.
"Right now? I don't think..." Roman, one of the employee declared, taking off his glasses to wipe the water away. "We'd have heard something from our meteorological services no?"
"What the..?" Frowning, Mara stood up from her desk and slowly made her way towards one of the meeting rooms, noticing the first spark of what turned out to be the beginning of the explosion of their office water dispenser. And ended up projected backwards, barely having the sense to cover her eyes as shards of glass flew in all directions at the second explosion Which seemingly triggered a chain reaction, that culminated in a fire well-fed by a convenient gas pipe leak somewhere below in the building whilst another explosion took place higher up in the building.
Route 1: Rescuing M. Matthew Matheson, who is trapped beneath some rubbles and cannot feel his legs.
Route 2: Rescuing Mara, who hit her head and is trapped in an air pocket somewhere, asking for help.
Route 3: Rescuing a trapped firefighter and reuniting them back with the rest of their unit on ground or evacuating them. (potentially, bonus in case of solid activity)
Special Live Edition Following the Attacks at the GBS News HQ:
Several explosions took place in the building right after the whole redaction team returned to office to make a special edition in support of a threatened social media team employee.
Tune in to GBS 24/7 Live right now to hear the first words of a rescued reporter Henry Cha filmed by a fellow rescued cameraman. Cha's first declarations seemed to question the timing of the attacks. Right after the broadcast questioning vigilantes' actions, and in the midst of many other bombing threats. Did somebody take advantage or is that how outlaws chose to respond to their behavior being contested? Furthermore, is the absence of Superman on ground a message that he stands with his fellow vigilante community? Or where is the savior of Metropolis when the city is on fire and in dire need of hope? More information to come later, for now the first responders are still on ground, and many GBS employees have yet to be rescued...
'Villains' who might be deemed 'responsible' for the bombings: @the-funnier-prankster / @jokerwithcrowbar / @jokergotaway / @give-me-your-cells / @luthorcorps-ceo
'Heroes' who might get accused of the bombings: @thegirlblunder-spoiler / @redhoodisalive / @heart-of-the-bat / @lildickiebird / @sleep-deprived-tim
Please reach out if you do not wish to tagged, and it will be removed asap! Please also reach out if you'd like to be tagged and we'll add you asap!
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“I can perfectly execute a bombing! Not all of us are flamboyant, gaudy, amateurs!
As for my pranks, I won't go into details you, little sewer rat thief. You'd be far too happy to snatch away a good idea having so few of your own. We all know how redundant your short short playbook is!
And no. I had something more elaborate in mind. I even started playing with Miss Lane! Oh it was gonna be so lovely! And now... Hmph! All gone! For what?!„
“Now stop bothering me little cockroach! Return to your Gotham sewers before I stomp on you! You usually like it when goes 'splat', right?„
Please, before reacting/responding, read the piece in full as there are several different paths possible such as: home newsviewer, on-scene spectator, or first responder.
Furthermore, first responder has 3 different routes, depending on who you choose to rescue.
PS: OCs and Canon characters may interact with the post. No response length is expected, even just side commentary is fine on this post. However, seen as there is a main story, we ask of those engaging with the first responder routes to coordinate effort. What we mean is, if three people pick the same responder route, which each have their respective starter, please make it a joint effort. As much as possible, of course. If that makes sense?
📺 — Earlier at the GBS News HQ
"I still can't quite believe we did this..." A masculine voice let out from the redaction bullpen. "We went on air, to take a stand against the whole vigilante community... This is not, gonna make us popular..."
Mara sighed. "No, it isn't." The researcher agreed. "But we had to protect our own, didn't we?"
"Didn't we just escalate the whole thing though? Gothamites already can't fucking stand us and here we are taking a shot at some of their most proeminent figures for positive change, for hope..."
"And Blüdhaven, don't forget Blüdhaven! They love their Nightwing over there!"
"And Central City, likely, they love the Flash. I mean, who doesn't love The Flashes actually? All of them are so cool! And sweet!"
"Yeah well, good thing we're not trying to win a popularity vote but making a point. We've been dealing with relentless threats for weeks. And we barely just got Dan back. This was obviously the straw that broke the camel's back." Another journalist intervened, starring into the distance and sighing. "And I remember being actually happy when the Sokovia Accords were repealed..."
"Yeah well, there was never really going to be a way to control or regulate vigilantism or enhanced individuals anyways." Mara pragmatically pointed out. "Go try to tell Superman he can't just save people from a flood and threaten a corrupt government leader for the safety of their people, or Batman that he can't punch his way through every corrupt individual in Gotham to enact any change. It'd be pretty fucking hypocritical considering that, we, made Superman our symbol of hope because he just does good and Batman basically is the last rampart Gotham has in the way of its complete decay. He signifies hope too, for the Gothamites who choose to stay and fight to make a life. And we all know that. And now we have to make peace with the fact that we knew that and still chose to follow the editorial line pointing fingers because the finger had to be pointed. It's fine. We're not the first to bring forth the debate of how much we can really trust vigilantes and we won't be the last. And I stand by our work, by our words, because we did it to establish that GBS News protects their people. We no longer are the corrupt organisation with a shady leadership. And I'm proud of that. At least."
"I guess that's true. We have been getting better. And, coincidentally, we have been getting a loooot of threats..." Another guy pointed out, before chuckling. Soon enough several did the same, the laughter in the previously tense bullpen feeling cathartic.
"D'you think they deal with the same thing over at the Daily Planet?"
"Nope. But folks at the Daily Planet are shagging Superman so..." That remark earned a few snorts.
"The Super harem really is just the Daily Planet redaction bullpen huh? Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen..."
"Hmm, Jimmy Olsen." A feminine voice let out, earning a few glances. "What? He's got a... je ne sais quoi, that gets me going."
"Jesus Christ Marnie, aren't you married?"
"And pregnant!?"
"Hey, it's not because I don't plan to buy that I can't window shop now, is it?"
"Fair enough." Mara let out eyebrows raising, then snorted, the whole group falling back into an easy fit of much needed laughter.
At least until no one other than M. Matthew Matheson, who'd been live minutes ago still was rushing through the bullpen with a wild sort of gaze.
"Hey Matt good—" The junior hire was entirely ignored by the man who raced through the bullpen, to head for the nearest emergency exit stairs, making the remaining employee exchange confused looks. "Okay..." The blond woman let out. "Does anybody know what's—"
Suddenly the ground shook and the lights flickered, just as the fire sprinklers took off.
"Earthquake?" Marnie asked, standing up from her chair.
"Right now? I don't think..." Roman, one of the employee declared, taking off his glasses to wipe the water away. "We'd have heard something from our meteorological services no?"
"What the..?" Frowning, Mara stood up from her desk and slowly made her way towards one of the meeting rooms, noticing the first spark of what turned out to be the beginning of the explosion of their office water dispenser. And ended up projected backwards, barely having the sense to cover her eyes as shards of glass flew in all directions at the second explosion Which seemingly triggered a chain reaction, that culminated in a fire well-fed by a convenient gas pipe leak somewhere below in the building whilst another explosion took place higher up in the building.
Route 1: Rescuing M. Matthew Matheson, who is trapped beneath some rubbles and cannot feel his legs.
Route 2: Rescuing Mara, who hit her head and is trapped in an air pocket somewhere, asking for help.
Route 3: Rescuing a trapped firefighter and reuniting them back with the rest of their unit on ground or evacuating them. (potentially, bonus in case of solid activity)
Special Live Edition Following the Attacks at the GBS News HQ:
Several explosions took place in the building right after the whole redaction team returned to office to make a special edition in support of a threatened social media team employee.
Tune in to GBS 24/7 Live right now to hear the first words of a rescued reporter Henry Cha filmed by a fellow rescued cameraman. Cha's first declarations seemed to question the timing of the attacks. Right after the broadcast questioning vigilantes' actions, and in the midst of many other bombing threats. Did somebody take advantage or is that how outlaws chose to respond to their behavior being contested? Furthermore, is the absence of Superman on ground a message that he stands with his fellow vigilante community? Or where is the savior of Metropolis when the city is on fire and in dire need of hope? More information to come later, for now the first responders are still on ground, and many GBS employees have yet to be rescued...
'Villains' who might be deemed 'responsible' for the bombings: @the-funnier-prankster / @jokerwithcrowbar / @jokergotaway / @give-me-your-cells / @luthorcorps-ceo
'Heroes' who might get accused of the bombings: @thegirlblunder-spoiler / @redhoodisalive / @heart-of-the-bat / @lildickiebird / @sleep-deprived-tim
Please reach out if you do not wish to tagged, and it will be removed asap! Please also reach out if you'd like to be tagged and we'll add you asap!
Also, so sorry if this is unclear/messy, we're sort of testing out an interactive format ahah 😅 👉👈 But yeah, we really encourage everyone to interact!!! In whatever way you want!!! No pressure!!!
“Lois, Lois, Little Lois, Big Miss Lane, we had so much fun together you and I... So I'll let you in on a secret: I have a... prank... hahaha! in the works! Will you look for me? Will you find all the trouble? Or will somebody else encounter it first? Ahahahaahahah!„
✨ @the-funnier-prankster
...
Uhmmm...
Should I call someone?
911?
Superman?
Justice League?
Also, don't call me "Little Lois" or "Big Miss Lane"
He indulged in a grouchy, cavernous voice, trying to sound faux serious as he said her name. Since she seemed to take it so seriously.
“Or is it mine, you specifically don't like? Because I've got plenty! I'm sure there's one in there you'd find funny! But will you find it before it's too late though? Who knows...„
“Why if I tell you, it won't be a funny prank no more, will it?„
The man pouted, tapping his chin.
“I guess, I could give you a clue: The city hall was just a first strike, but I'm not out of the field yet am I? There's two left, and it's only going up up up in intensity! Ha hahahaha!„
If my favouritest superhero in the whole entire world (minus my beloved Tempest) prefers Oreos over Biscoff I'm either going to Cry or Change Everything About My Me
“None! I just find it funny when people hurt Superman! Ha hahahahaha! Besides we just got back in touch birdy, I'm still makin' nice with your siblings! Pranking is for later ha ha ha ha!„
“Boring, Utterly boring little blond thing. Not worth a penny. So you won't get a coin. But I might draw you a line to. Or heck, two!„
He held up his closed fist to his forehead before lifting up his index. “One.„ And then extending his thumb. “Two. Ha Hahahah!„ The man held up the looser sign for a beat before turning it into a gun and fake shooting at the girl.
The man made a display of sticking his hand in his ear and shaking the digit for a bit before he removed the finger with a popping sound.
"Ah! Wait! There's still something in there! I think...„
This time he brought his thumb and index to his ear and started to pull, and pull, and pull, revealing different colors scarves tied together. He laughed once he was done.
“Right! Much better! So, what did you say? Perhaps I didn't hear quite right... Or perhaps I didn't care. Ha hahahahaha!„
“Lois, Lois, Little Lois, Big Miss Lane, we had so much fun together you and I... So I'll let you in on a secret: I have a... prank... hahaha! in the works! Will you look for me? Will you find all the trouble? Or will somebody else encounter it first? Ahahahaahahah!„
✨ @the-funnier-prankster
...
Uhmmm...
Should I call someone?
911?
Superman?
Justice League?
Also, don't call me "Little Lois" or "Big Miss Lane"
He indulged in a grouchy, cavernous voice, trying to sound faux serious as he said her name. Since she seemed to take it so seriously.
“Or is it mine, you specifically don't like? Because I've got plenty! I'm sure there's one in there you'd find funny! But will you find it before it's too late though? Who knows...„
If my favouritest superhero in the whole entire world (minus my beloved Tempest) prefers Oreos over Biscoff I'm either going to Cry or Change Everything About My Me
“None! I just find it funny when people hurt Superman! Ha hahahahaha! Besides we just got back in touch birdy, I'm still makin' nice with your siblings! Pranking is for later ha ha ha ha!„
“Boring, Utterly boring little blond thing. Not worth a penny. So you won't get a coin. But I might draw you a line to. Or heck, two!„
He held up his closed fist to his forehead before lifting up his index. “One.„ And then extending his thumb. “Two. Ha Hahahah!„ The man held up the looser sign for a beat before turning it into a gun and fake shooting at the girl.
Mr Loomis, please remember that your contract with us ended and we chose not to renew it for audience reasons. Nothing personal. We hope your next venture is going well. We also offered to keep you on retainer for new medias content and you declined because for you it was 'tv or nothing else'...
“I heard you were prowling around my city these days... The act was already stale in Gotham but you and I both know you're not made for the Metropolis spotlight. This city only needs one prankster. Me. So gloves off, or I'll hose your silly clown makeup away with my boutonniere and expose you as the batsy-brained joke you are.„
✨ @the-funnier-prankster
I ONLY show up in that miserable clean-air granola-eating Superman-pilled fluff-brained atrocity you call Metropolis when I am desperate to see Lex Luthor for IMPORTANT CLOWN BUSINESS reasons, y'two bit no account failed theatre kid! Always shuffling along behind me with y'bad acts and y'corndog shtick outta the 1920s!! You wouldn't know a joke if it pulled a gun on you. I'm gonna come over there and shave your mustache!!!!!
Also, joke's on you, this clown makeup doesn't come off!!!
“Important and clown business in the same sentence... Antonymous. I, was famous before I committed a single felony. Nothing about you is important or relevant. Also I am so very unapologetic about the fact that I care about craft, you sludge-covered slapstick-misusing sad sad excuse for a wannabe clown! You're so dainty your lungs wouldn't be enough to blown a proper dog-shaped balloon! And yet, somehow, everyone know you're full of hot air! If you touch the mustache, I'll use your own gloves to slap you with! That'll teach ya' some comedy!
Also the biggest prank truly is the one you pulled on yourself by making whatever's going on on your face indelible. Couldn't even make it worse if I tried...„
If my favouritest superhero in the whole entire world (minus my beloved Tempest) prefers Oreos over Biscoff I'm either going to Cry or Change Everything About My Me
“None! I just find it funny when people hurt Superman! Ha hahahahaha! Besides we just got back in touch birdy, I'm still makin' nice with your siblings! Pranking is for later ha ha ha ha!„
If my favouritest superhero in the whole entire world (minus my beloved Tempest) prefers Oreos over Biscoff I'm either going to Cry or Change Everything About My Me
“None! I just find it funny when people hurt Superman! Ha hahahahaha! Besides we just got back in touch birdy, I'm still makin' nice with your siblings! Pranking is for later ha ha ha ha!„
If my favouritest superhero in the whole entire world (minus my beloved Tempest) prefers Oreos over Biscoff I'm either going to Cry or Change Everything About My Me
“Awn, Supes, why are you like that? I thought we had fun with Lana, and Lois and Perry and hahahahaha!„
The man threw his head back, indulgent and spectacular with his laughter.
“Just kidding! I was asked to keep you busy so here's a secret: The bomb in the city hall? It's all paint in there, no C4, no big kaboom, just a big splash on the suit! I hope you like green! Because I do ha hahahahaha!„
Two bank robberies back to back, someone tried to blow up the natural history museum, the mayor was temporarily kidnapped, and a 12 car pile up all before 3pm.
The man sighed heavily, chest moving and shoulders slumping in a dramatic spectacle. “I used to be...„ He let out softly, forlorn. “But these damn execs at GBS fired me!„ He huffed. “Oh whatever! I'm making more money now than ever hahahaha! But back to us, you, did not answer my question. Why is that? Kids don't like pranks anymore?„ He made a display of exaggeratedly pouting, whilst faking a tear drop with his index.
Thoughts on Toyman and Prankster? It feels like Prankster’s had more success than Toyman.
Like them both enough to do separate posts for them, so I'll only talk about one here. Of the two, Prankster is indeed the one who "works" better thanks to Kurt Busiek.
Prankster is one of Superman's oldest foes dating all the way back to the Golden Age, but historically he's just been a nuisance. Unlike other long-running foes such as Metallo, Parasite, Mxyzptlk, Luthor, or even Toyman, Oswald Loomis has never been able to increase his threat level to a point where we can take him seriously, Prankster isn't on the same level as the heavy hitters, and he knows it just as much as we do. Busiek however had an ingenuous idea for Prankster: make him the rent-a-villain. There's no way he can possibly beat Superman, but he's not trying to. Instead he's serving as a distraction for Superman, keeping his attention occupied while other villains go about their business covertly. Oswald runs a classic supervillain scheme where he puts peoples lives at risk, forcing Superman to intervene to save everyone, while at the same time the serious supervillains and criminals move fast to either execute or cover up their activities while Oswald has everyone paying attention to him.
It's the kind of concept that only works in an already established superhero universe where people have gotten genre savvy about the "rules". Prankster knows he can't win, but he's found out a way to not lose. Even when Superman stops his schemes, Prankster still gets paid and still gets to build up his reputation in the criminal underworld as someone useful to be respected. Operating any kind of criminal enterprise in Metropolis is fraught with risk, and everyone knows they might need to hire Prankster's services one day, so he's become something of a respected figure.
Origin wise I think the classic background works fine. Oswald Loomis was once a media persona who lost his job when the public no longer found him entertaining. Being a TV host makes sense and explains his obsession with recapturing the public's attention, no matter what lengths he has to go to. To Prankster, if supervillains are what the public wants to see then a supervillain is what he will become. You could potentially get something out of comparing the struggles Prankster had in keeping his TV career afloat with the struggles the Daily Planet goes through to stay solvent, or the efforts Clark has to make to get people to pay attention to his journalism. However I don't mind if Prankster is just a dick who doesn't have any real depth to him, not every villain needs to act as a thematic foil or character contrast for the main hero.
Characterization wise, I want Prankster as a sort of halfway point between "Silver Age" and "Alan Moore" Joker. Loomis has secret lairs, outrageous death traps, minions in matching outfits, and he absolutely revels in the fun of being a supervillain. Prankster isn't out to kill people (in mass numbers anyway), but he's not bothered by people dying either, especially if they die in amusing ways. That's showbiz kids! At his core he's a massive attention whore who wants to be in the spotlight, loves constructing elaborate schemes/pranks to draw everyone's attention, and gets a kick out of "performing" with Superman. Not that he would ever admit it, but Prankster has a fondness for Superman seeing the two of them as a classic double act. Without Superman around there wouldn't be anyone to serve as the straight man, plus Superman is his main source of income!
Superman meanwhile fucking hates this guy. Every time he shows up it means something big is going down somewhere else, and that Prankster is distracting him from that angers him severely. Especially since Prankster really goes out of his way to try to make him look stupid or embarrass him. Clark doesn't appreciate the "pranks" or the way Loomis always seems to slip out of his fingers. In a Prankster story, the real mystery is always who has hired Loomis and why? Figuring that out is the core drive of any Superman vs. Prankster story, and it's not as simple as beating the answer out of Oswald even when he's captured. Prankster refuses to give up his clients no matter how much Superman pressures him for names, or how long the authorities threaten to lock him away in Stryker's Station. He knows his reputation would be destroyed if he were to squeal, and his reputation is everything to him.
Pretty much the only change I'd want to make to where Busiek left him is maybe have an artist take another crack at redesigning him. His current outfit is just kind of "meh", it doesn't really let you know anything about him at first glance, and a simple suit should be Lex's thing. If I had any talent whatsoever for drawing, I'd probably model him after one of those old corporate mascots that used to be everywhere like Michelin Tyre Man, or I'd combine his look with an old long forgotten Superman villain called "Funnyface". Trick is to avoid making him look clownish, Prankster isn't the Joker, he can actually take a prank being played on him.
Well... maybe.
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