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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 ⋅ 1966

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Fightin' Five #40
 
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1st appearance and origin of Peacemaker

Fightin' Five #41

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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2nd appearance of Peacemaker

Peacemaker, The #1

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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3rd appearance of Peacemaker

Premiere issue of the first Peacemaker solo title

Peacemaker, The #2

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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Cover art by Pat Boyette

Peacemaker, The #3

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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Cover art by Pat Boyette

Peacemaker, The #4

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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Origin of Peacemaker

Peacemaker, The #5

Charlton ⋅ 1967

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Peacemaker, The #5
 
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Final issue

Peacemaker, The #1

Reprint ⋅ Modern ⋅ 1978

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Reprint of The Peacemaker #1, identified by the Modern Comics logo in the upper left corner

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Crisis on Infinite Earths #6

DC ⋅ 1985

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Crisis on Infinite Earths #6
 
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"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 ⋅ 1986

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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 ⋅ 1988

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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 ⋅ 2006

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Blue Beetle #3
 
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1st cameo appearance of La Dama, Amparo Cardenas

Reintroduction of Peacemaker, new character design with t-shirt and baseball bat

Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1
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1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1
 
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Variant cover art by Ryan Brown

Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1

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Variant cover art by Amanda Conner

Peacemaker: Disturbing The Peace #1
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