MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 203: BLACKBEARD

(Crack Comics 016, 1941)

I keep saying that space pirates are too thick on the ground to include every one despite my inclinations but Blackbeard here overruled me on several fronts, including:

-Overall look: that's basically a perfect look for a futuristic pirate (it's not obvious from this image but I reckon that he's shirtless under the coat, btw). Maybe swap the beret out for a more traditional hat but that would be the only thing I'd change.

-Name: can't go wrong with a classic.

-Henchmen:

Blackbeard's crew are the Outlaws of Jupiter, and their names are things like One-Arm Ganz, Patch-Eye Tork and Half-Face McGurk. And Gilene, of course, who seems not to have suffered any sort of nickname-worthy injury.

It's all great stuff, even though Blackbeard's only attempted crime - hijack a shipment of ray guns - is foiled immediately by the Space Legion.

MINOR SUPER-VILLAIN 084: BLACKBEARD

(Batman Comics 004, 1940)

What makes them a super-villain? I've already stated multiple times that pirates get a free pass. Old-timey cosplay pirates get double marks.

What is interesting about them? Blackbeard is actually a frustrated former actor turned gang boss, and if you don't think that I don't want more of that in comics you don't know me very well. Bring back Blackbeard and make him a method actor.