


We Can Rule Together: His first appearance had him offer Aquaman a chance to join his crew.When this didn't work, later encounters had him try other means of killing his enemy, such as draining all the oxygen from a room or setting him on fire. Taught by Experience: In his first encounter with Aquaman, he threw him overboard.Talk Like a Pirate: Affects this as part of his A Pirate 400 Years Too Late act.Sword and Gun: Carries a cutlass and a pair of pistols, and is an expert with both of them.

Ruthless Modern Pirates: For all that he dresses like A Pirate 400 Years Too Late, his men are armed with modern weapons, and in his first appearance he plans to kill everyone on board the yacht he robs.A Pirate 400 Years Too Late: He dresses like a Caribbean pirate from the Gold Age of Piracy.Dressed to Plunder: He wore several different costumes, but all of them are variations on classic pirate outfits.Beard of Evil: He was recognizable by his beard, to the point that Aquaman knew it was him from a description including said beard.Arch-Enemy: The Golden Age Aquaman's main recurring foe, and the dislike was mutual.Black Jack is considered Aquaman's first arch-nemesis, and the only recurring villain he fought during The Golden Age of Comic Books. He was able to take control of Pearl Island and its inhabitants. "Think we'll let the likes of you run home to tell about us, you swab? Overboard with him lads-then scuttle the yacht!"Ī modern day pirate who dressed like an old-fashioned one, Black Jack sails the seas and plunders wantonly.
