Peacemaker
Creation & Design
Peacemaker was created during the Silver Age of Comics, originally appearing in Charlton Comics before being acquired by DC Comics. His character was designed to be a patriotic anti-hero who believed in achieving peace at any cost, even if it meant using violence.Early Years
Peacemaker first appeared in the 1960s and was part of the Charlton Comics universe. He was later integrated into the DC Universe, where he became known for his complex moral code and willingness to use extreme measures to achieve peace.Character Development
Over the years, Peacemaker has evolved from a straightforward patriotic hero to a more complex character, often portrayed as a tragic figure whose extreme methods raise questions about morality and justice.Cultural Reception
Peacemaker has received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising his unique approach to heroism and the moral ambiguity of his character.Character Details
Real Name:
Christopher Smith
Aliases:
The Peacemaker, Peacekeeper
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Suicide Squad, Task Force X
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master marksman, Tactical genius
Equipment:
Various firearms, Non-lethal weapons, Advanced technology
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Fightin' Five #40
Charlton
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1966
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Peacemaker
Fightin' Five #41
Charlton
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1967
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Peacemaker
Peacemaker, The #1
Charlton
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1967
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Peacemaker
Premiere issue of the first Peacemaker solo title
3rd appearance of Peacemaker
Premiere issue of the first Peacemaker solo title
Peacemaker, The #2
Charlton
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Pat Boyette
Peacemaker, The #4
Charlton
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Peacemaker
Peacemaker, The #5
Charlton
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Reprint of The Peacemaker #1, identified by the Modern Comics logo in the upper left corner
Sold in 3-packs in department stores
Reprint of The Peacemaker #1, identified by the Modern Comics logo in the upper left corner
Sold in 3-packs in department stores
Crisis on Infinite Earths #6
DC
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1985
•
Vol. 1
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 6
1st appearances of Charlton characters in DC continuity: Captain Atom, Judomaster, Nightshade, Peacemaker, The Question and Thunderbolt
1st cover and full appearance of the Anti-Monitor
1st appearance of Yolanda Montez as Wildcat
"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 6
1st appearances of Charlton characters in DC continuity: Captain Atom, Judomaster, Nightshade, Peacemaker, The Question and Thunderbolt
1st cover and full appearance of the Anti-Monitor
1st appearance of Yolanda Montez as Wildcat
Vigilante #36
DC
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1986
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Peacemaker and Vigilante
Death of the second Vigilante
Adrian Chase reclaims the Vigilante mantle
Introduction of the Agency, a team that would later become Checkmate
First meeting of Peacemaker and Vigilante
Death of the second Vigilante
Adrian Chase reclaims the Vigilante mantle
Introduction of the Agency, a team that would later become Checkmate
Peacemaker #1
DC
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1988
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Wolfgang Schmidt, the Peacemaker's father
1st team appearance of Project Peacemaker, a task force assembled to monitor Peacemaker
1st appearance of Wolfgang Schmidt, the Peacemaker's father
1st team appearance of Project Peacemaker, a task force assembled to monitor Peacemaker
Blue Beetle #3
DC
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2006
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of La Dama, Amparo Cardenas
Reintroduction of Peacemaker, new character design with t-shirt and baseball bat
1st cameo appearance of La Dama, Amparo Cardenas
Reintroduction of Peacemaker, new character design with t-shirt and baseball bat
Variant cover art by Ryan Brown
Variant cover art by Amanda Conner
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