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Psycho-Pirate

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Psycho-Pirate
The Roger Hayden incarnation of Psycho-Pirate as depicted in Detective Comics #1051 (February 2022).
Art by Fernando Blanco.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceCharles Halstead:
All-Star Comics #23 (December 1944)

Roger Hayden:
Showcase #56 (June 1965)
Created byCharles Halstead:
Gardner Fox
Joe Gallagher

Roger Hayden:
Gardner Fox
Murphy Anderson
In-story information
Alter ego- Charles Halstead
- Roger Hayden
Team affiliationsRoger Hayden:
Secret Society of Super Villains
Black Lantern Corps
AbilitiesRoger Hayden:
  • Emotional psychic vampirism
  • Control over emotions through use of the Medusa Mask
  • Ability to create life-like duplicates
  • Regeneration through the Medusa Mask

The Psycho-Pirate is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Bob Frazer portrayed the character for his live action debut during The CW's 2018 Arrowverse crossover "Elseworlds". Additionally, Armin Shimerman and Geoffrey Arend have voiced Psycho-Pirate in animation.

Publication history

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The Charles Halstead incarnation of Psycho-Pirate first appeared in All-Star Comics #23 (December 1944), and was created by Gardner Fox and Joe Gallagher.[1]

The Roger Hayden incarnation of Psycho-Pirate first appeared in Showcase #56 (June 1965), and was created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson.[2]

Fictional character biography

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Charles Halstead

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Charles Halstead is a linotyper for the Daily Courier who is jealous of his boss's success and becomes the criminal mastermind Psycho-Pirate. He plans crimes based on emotions, hoping to ruin his boss.

Halstead later shoots the Atom, who works with the Justice Society to expose him. He is sentenced to a lengthy prison term and eventually dies in the 1960s.[3]

Roger Hayden

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The first appearance of the second Psycho-Pirate as he is confronted by Doctor Fate and Hourman. Cover to Showcase #56. Art by Murphy Anderson.

Roger Hayden is a gangster and cellmate to Halstead on Earth-Two who obtains the Medusa Mask, which enables him to manipulate emotions.[3] Ultra-Humanite later recruits him into the Secret Society of Super Villains before the group is imprisoned in Limbo.

In Crisis on Infinite Earths, Psycho-Pirate is kidnapped by the Anti-Monitor and becomes his accomplice. After the multiverse is destroyed, Psycho-Pirate is among the only beings who remember it.[4]

Psycho-Pirate's death at the hands of Black Adam. Art by Phil Jimenez.

During the Infinite Crisis event, Psycho-Pirate is killed by Black Adam.[5] In Blackest Night, Psycho-Pirate is resurrected as a Black Lantern before Superboy kills him.[6][7]

Psycho-Pirate is resurrected following The New 52 continuity reboot and depicted as having gained his psychic abilities from a virus created by Brainiac.[8]

Powers and abilities

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The Charles Halstead incarnation of Psycho-Pirate has no superhuman powers; however, he is a brilliant criminal mind knowledgeable in psychology and emotions.

The Roger Hayden incarnation of Psycho-Pirate can manipulate, drain, and amplify the emotions of others using the Medusa Mask. Furthermore, he can fly and create psychic constructs and illusions.

Other versions

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In other media

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Television

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Film

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The Charles Halstead incarnation of Psycho-Pirate appears films set in the Tomorrowverse, voiced by Geoffrey Arend.[12] An alternate universe incarnation of Halstead named the Advisor appears in Justice Society: World War II, while the main universe incarnation appears in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths.[12][16][17]

Video games

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Miscellaneous

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References

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  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 239. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
  2. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains. New York: Facts on File. p. 280. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
  3. ^ a b Showcase #56 (June 1965)
  4. ^ Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (March 1986)
  5. ^ Infinite Crisis #6 (May 2006)
  6. ^ Blackest Night #3 (September 2009)
  7. ^ Blackest Night: Superman #3 (December 2009)
  8. ^ Superman (vol. 3) #23 (October 2013)
  9. ^ Flashpoint Beyond #2 (August 2022)
  10. ^ Flashpoint Beyond #5 (November 2022)
  11. ^ JSA: The Golden Age #4 (May 1994)
  12. ^ a b c d "Psycho Pirate Voices (DC Universe)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 3, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  13. ^ Agard, Chancellor (November 2, 2018). "Arrowverse 'Elseworlds' crossover to feature DC villain Psycho-Pirate". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  14. ^ Behbakht, Andy (June 16, 2021). "Why The Flash Revived An Abandoned Crisis On Infinite Earths Character". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  15. ^ Damore, Meagan (June 16, 2021). "The Flash's Cecile Breaks Down Her Metahuman Journey With Mental Health". CBR. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  16. ^ Harvey, James (December 5, 2023). "Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths, Part One Arrives January 2024, Press Details". The World's Finest. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  17. ^ Couch, Aaron (January 7, 2021). "DC's Justice Society: World War II Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  18. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Justice League Adventures #20 - Emotional Baggage (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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