Blackguard
Blackguard was a short-lived solo super-villain and operative for *The 1000*. He was deemed a failure and The Directer of the 1000 with the aid of Mindancer attempted to kill him (Booster Gold 1986 #3)
Name:
Blackguard
Publisher:
Real name:
Richard Hertz
Aliases:
- Richard Hertz
- Dick Hertz
Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Energy Based Constructs
- Energy-Enhanced Strike
- Energy Shield
- Gadgets
- Power Suit
- Super Strength
First issue:
Origin
Blackguard was an unknown common criminal recruited by the 1000 and given his powers. His career proved less than acceptable to his new masters, particularly when he clashed with Booster Gold. Finally, the 1000 planned to execute Blackguard at the same time as they were planning to kill Booster. With the assistance of the Thorn, Booster and Blackguard both escaped death at the hands of the 1000.
Blackguard would later join the Suicide Squad. He lost a battle with the White Dragon in a training exercise. When The General began his betrayal, he grabbed Blackguard by the neck and popped his head off.
Powers
Blackguard has super-strength and wields an energy mace and shield. The energy mace and shield are similar to something a Green Lantern would make, including the color.
Other Media
Blackguard is being played by Pete Davidson in the movie The Suicide Squad
