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| Image = Christopher Smith Prime Earth 001.jpg |
| Image = Christopher Smith Prime Earth 001.jpg |
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| RealName = Christopher Smith |
| RealName = Christopher Smith |
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+ | | MainAlias = Peacemaker |
| Aliases = |
| Aliases = |
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| Identity = Secret |
| Identity = Secret |
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| Alignment = Neutral |
| Alignment = Neutral |
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− | | Affiliation = [[ |
+ | | Affiliation = [[Task Force X II (Prime Earth)|Task Force X II]]; Formerly [[Suicide Squad (Prime Earth)|Suicide Squad]], [[Living Assault Weapons (Prime Earth)|L.A.W]], [[United States Army]] |
+ | | Relatives = Unnamed mother (deceased)<br>Unnamed father<br>Unnamed twin siblings (deceased)<br>Krissie Smith (sister, deceased)<br>Unnamed stepfather (deceased)<br>Unnamed foster father (deceased) |
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| Universe = Prime Earth |
| Universe = Prime Earth |
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Belle Reve]] |
| BaseOfOperations = [[Belle Reve]] |
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| Weight = |
| Weight = |
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| Eyes = Blue |
| Eyes = Blue |
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+ | | Hair = Brown |
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| UnusualFeatures = |
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| Citizenship = American |
| Citizenship = American |
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| MaritalStatus = Single |
| MaritalStatus = Single |
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− | | Occupation |
+ | | Occupation = [[:Category:Vigilantes|Vigilante]]; Formerly [[Soldier]], [[Government Agent]], Diplomat |
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| Creators = Joe Gill; Pat Boyette |
| Creators = Joe Gill; Pat Boyette |
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| First = Doomsday Clock Vol 1 9 |
| First = Doomsday Clock Vol 1 9 |
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− | | Speaker = |
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+ | | Quotation = My name is Christopher Smith. I used to be a diplomat. I came to [[Washington, D.C.|D.C.]] in pursuit of one thing, and one thing only. '''Peace.''' And when I couldn't find it... my new life began. Peacemaker isn't just a name. It's my mission. Whatever it takes. Whatever the cost. |
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− | | Overview = '''Peacemaker''', real name '''Christopher Smith''', is an operative of [[Suicide Squad (Prime Earth)|Task Force X]], who has dedicated his life to the elimination of war. His motives are driven by an extremist form of pacifism, which makes him want peace so much he would kill for it.<ref name=IF-V2-01>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 1}}</ref> |
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+ | | Speaker = [[Christopher Smith (Prime Earth)|Peacemaker]] |
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+ | | Overview = The '''Peacemaker''' (real name '''Christopher Smith''') is a hardened and driven vigilante who has dedicated his life to the elimination of war. He has been an operative of [[Task Force X II (Prime Earth)|Task Force X II]], the [[Suicide Squad (Prime Earth)|Suicide Squad]], and [[Living Assault Weapons (Prime Earth)|L.A.W.]] as part of his pursuit for peace. |
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+ | ===Origin=== |
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+ | Christopher Smith used to be a career diplomat, he traveled to [[Washington, D.C.]] in pursuit of the elimination of war. When he realized that he couldn't achieve peace as a diplomat, he became the "Peacemaker", an extremist vigilante that was willing to kill anyone if it meant achieving peace.<ref name=SS-V7-02>{{c|Suicide Squad Vol 7 2}}</ref><ref name=IF-V2-01>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 1}}</ref> |
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+ | Smith's condition was made worse after an the [[Dominators|Dominator]] Invasion, where he fought in the front lines along with the [[Justice League (Prime Earth)|Justice League]] and many other heroes, but this left Smith on a erratic and almost suicidal state.<ref name=IF-V2-01/> |
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+ | ===[[Inferior Five Vol 2|Inferior Five]]=== |
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+ | {{Expand}} |
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+ | ===[[Suicide Squad Vol 7|Suicide Squad]]=== |
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+ | {{Expand}} |
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* {{Aviation}}<ref>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 4}}</ref> |
* {{Aviation}}<ref>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 4}}</ref> |
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* {{Diplomacy}}: Before becoming Peacemaker, Christopher was a career diplomat.<ref name=IF-V2-01/> |
* {{Diplomacy}}: Before becoming Peacemaker, Christopher was a career diplomat.<ref name=IF-V2-01/> |
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+ | * {{Firearms}}: Peacemaker is a highly trained marksman, skilled with various firearms.<ref name=PMDTP>{{C|Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace Vol 1 1}}</ref> |
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* {{Gadgetry}}<ref>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 3}}</ref> |
* {{Gadgetry}}<ref>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 3}}</ref> |
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* {{Leadership}}<ref name=SS-V7-01>{{C|Suicide Squad Vol 7 1}}</ref> |
* {{Leadership}}<ref name=SS-V7-01>{{C|Suicide Squad Vol 7 1}}</ref> |
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− | * {{Martial Arts}}: Peacemaker is a highly trained combatant, capable of |
+ | * {{Martial Arts}}: Peacemaker is a highly trained combatant, capable of keeping up with highly skilled fighters, such as [[William Cobb (Prime Earth)|Talon]],<ref name=SS-V7-01/> and [[Brick Pettirosso (Prime Earth)|Red X]].<ref name=SS-V7-04>{{C|Suicide Squad Vol 7 4}}</ref> |
** {{Martial Arts|Eskrima}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
** {{Martial Arts|Eskrima}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
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+ | ** {{Martial Arts|Muay Thai}}<ref name=SS-V7-04/> |
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** {{Stick Fighting}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
** {{Stick Fighting}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
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+ | * {{Military Protocol}}: Peacemaker is an elite soldier with several years of Special Ops experience. He has served with the U.S. Army infantry, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Special Air Service, as well as Delta Force.<ref name=PMDTP/> |
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− | * {{Military Protocol}}<ref>{{C|Inferior Five Vol 2 2}}</ref> |
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+ | * {{Peak Human Condition}}: Peacemaker has trained his body to the peak of human potential. He is very strong, as he was able to knock a [[Kryptonite]]-poisoned "[[Match (Prime Earth)|Superboy]]" down to the ground with a single punch.<ref name="SS-V7-02"/> |
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* {{Stealth}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
* {{Stealth}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
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* {{Tactical Analysis}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
* {{Tactical Analysis}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
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* {{Weaponry}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
* {{Weaponry}}<ref name=SS-V7-01/> |
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+ | | Equipment = * '''Helmet''' |
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| Transportation = |
| Transportation = |
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+ | | Weapons = * '''Escrima sticks''' |
+ | * '''Pistols''' |
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| Notes = |
| Notes = |
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| Creator1 = Joe Gill |
| Creator1 = Joe Gill |
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| Creator2 = Pat Boyette |
| Creator2 = Pat Boyette |
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+ | | First = Fightin' 5 #40 |
| NewIssue = Doomsday Clock Vol 1 9 |
| NewIssue = Doomsday Clock Vol 1 9 |
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| Creator4 = Geoff Johns |
| Creator4 = Geoff Johns |
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+ | | Recommended = * {{v|Inferior Five Vol 2}} |
+ | * {{v|Suicide Squad Vol 7}} |
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+ | * {{c|Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace Vol 1 1}} |
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The Peacemaker (real name Christopher Smith) is a hardened and driven vigilante who has dedicated his life to the elimination of war. He has been an operative of Task Force X II, the Suicide Squad, and L.A.W. as part of his pursuit for peace.
History
Origin
Christopher Smith used to be a career diplomat, he traveled to Washington, D.C. in pursuit of the elimination of war. When he realized that he couldn't achieve peace as a diplomat, he became the "Peacemaker", an extremist vigilante that was willing to kill anyone if it meant achieving peace.[1][2]
Smith's condition was made worse after an the Dominator Invasion, where he fought in the front lines along with the Justice League and many other heroes, but this left Smith on a erratic and almost suicidal state.[2]
Inferior Five
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Suicide Squad
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Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Aviation[3]
- Diplomacy: Before becoming Peacemaker, Christopher was a career diplomat.[2]
- Firearms: Peacemaker is a highly trained marksman, skilled with various firearms.[4]
- Gadgetry[5]
- Leadership[6]
- Martial Arts: Peacemaker is a highly trained combatant, capable of keeping up with highly skilled fighters, such as Talon,[6] and Red X.[7]
- Military Protocol: Peacemaker is an elite soldier with several years of Special Ops experience. He has served with the U.S. Army infantry, Army Rangers, Green Berets, Special Air Service, as well as Delta Force.[4]
- Peak Human Condition: Peacemaker has trained his body to the peak of human potential. He is very strong, as he was able to knock a Kryptonite-poisoned "Superboy" down to the ground with a single punch.[1]
- Stealth[6]
- Tactical Analysis[6]
- Weaponry[6]
Other Characteristics
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Helmet
Weapons
- Escrima sticks
- Pistols
Notes
- Peacemaker was created by Joe Gill and Pat Boyette, first appearing in Fightin' 5 #40. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Peacemaker first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Doomsday Clock #9 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank.
Recommended Reading
Related
- 71 Appearances of Christopher Smith (Prime Earth)
- 57 Images featuring Christopher Smith (Prime Earth)
- 10 Quotations by or about Christopher Smith (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Christopher Smith (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
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