

For the exclusive purpose of detaining Gentleman Ghost, Batman carries a set of brass knuckles and handcuffs fashioned from Nth Metal, the one object capable of affecting him. Batman, Plastic Man, and Fire were already in waiting and managed to defeat him. Gentleman Ghost's latest crime was in South America during Los Muertos, a celebration of the dead, a perfect cover for him.
To pass the time, he resorted to his past career as a thief.Īs Gentleman Ghost, Craddock finally encountered Batman but was caught and humilated. Soon after, he transcended death and rose from his grave at Brigands Hill Cemetary as Gentleman Ghost and swore he'd get revenge on Batman someday even if it meant centuries of waiting. Craddock was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death by hanging. However, Etrigan knocked Craddock unconscious and killed Asteroth with his mystical cane. When Batman revealed to Craddock that he would become a ghost in his time, Craddock was undaunted and was empowered by Asteroth. Holmes discovered this first and became the tenth victim. Convinced that Blood was innocent, Holmes reenacted Blood's ritual and summoned Batman for help.Ĭraddock's hideout was the old windmill, characterized by a mixture of red clay and wheat grain in the ground near it. This bizarre rash of thefts caught the attention of Sherlock Holmes. As Craddock extracted a soul, his victim was left in a ghastly catatonic state. In order to keep the authorities occupied, Craddock framed Jason Blood, an infamous occultist based in London. Asteroth instructed Craddock to find and use Wagner's Horn to capture and retain the souls and granted him the use of a mystical cane and ring to summon an ogre. In exchange for ten human souls, Asteroth would grant his wish. Through a mirror, Craddock made contact with a demon of the First Hierarchy, Asteroth, and made a deal. His search led to the world of the occult. In the 1800's, Craddock became obsessed with immortality and never dying. Gentleman Jim Craddock was a notorious gunslinger who robbed people on the English countryside. Powers/Skills: Theft, Knowledge of Occult, Intangibility, and Marksmanship Aquapathy: Aquaman can communicate with marine life telepathically.Real Identity: James "Gentleman Jim" CraddockĪppearances: Terror on Dinosaur Island!, Dawn of the Deadman!, Game Over for Owlman!, Trials of the Demon!, Mayhem of the Music Meister!, Death Race to Oblivion!, Sidekicks Assemble! (Simulation), Chill of the Night!, Crisis: 22,300 Miles Above Earth!, and Mitefall!.Aquaman called his friend the Atom and the two helped cure Batman and stop Chemo. While helping Batman take down Chemo, Batman was infected. Due to the intervention of Batman, Orm and Black Manta were stopped from taking over Atlantis. Because of this Orm always carried a grudge and attempted to kill him at one point. History Batman: The Brave and the Bold Īquaman was crowned king instead of his older brother, Orm.
