Changes: Trickster

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"My plan was solid. I mean, what's so special about a disco of death? Heck with all of them. I'm an artist, they're just robbing banks."
— Trickster

The Trickster was a minor-league crook from Central City whose criminal exploits were frequently opposed by the Flash. His main M.O. involved a variety of 'gag' weaponry, often based on classic comedic props.

History

The Trickster was perhaps not so much evil as he was deluded, apparently suffering from a psychiatric disorder that could ordinarily be treated with medication. When off his medication, James Jesse would revert to his 'villainous' persona and begin wearing his Trickster costume (evidently without being fully aware of the fact). The Flash actually enjoyed a fairly friendly relationship with Jesse, and was able to reason with him even in his delusional state.

When the Trickster hooked up with three of Flash's other rogues to enact vengeance upon the speedster, Flash was able to 'talk him down' and get vital information on the others' plans. Jesse even agreed to return to the hospital at Flash's urging, raising his drink in a toast to the Flash's 'victory'. Flash promised he'd come see him and play soft-tip darts.

Background information

Voice actor Mark Hamill previously portrayed the Trickster in two episodes of the 1990 live-action television series The Flash. The animated character design blends elements of Hamill's costume (mainly the multicolored hair; Trickster is blond in the comics) from that series with the character's classic comic-book design; the animated version's facial features even suggest those of Mark Hamill.

Appearances

Justice League Unlimited

"Flash and Substance"

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+{{Member|FR}}
-{{Character|
+{{Character
-image=[[Image:Trickster.jpg|200 px]]|
+| name        = The Trickster
-bgcolor=#00r|
+| image       = The Trickster.png
-fgcolor=#000|
+| real name   = James Jesse
-name=The Trickster|
-species= Human|
+| species     = Human
+| hair        = Blond (with pink highlights)
-real name= James Jesse|
+| eyes        =
-hair= Blonde (with pink highlights)|
+| relatives   =
-eyes= unknown|
+| base        = [[Central City]]
-relatives= ''unknown''|
+| affiliation = [[Flash's Rogues' Gallery]]
-base= [[Central City]]|
+| rogue       = [[Flash]]
-affiliation= Flash's Rogues Gallery|
+| abilities   =
-voice actor= [[Mark Hamill]]
+| weaponry    = Deadly gimmicks
-}}
+| voiced by   = [[Mark Hamill]]
+|}}
+{{quote|My plan was solid. I mean, what's so special about a disco of death? Heck with all of them. I'm an artist, they're just robbing banks.|Trickster}}
-The '''Trickster''' was a minor-league crook from [[Central City]] whose criminal exploits were frequently opposed by the [[Flash]].  His main M.O. involved a variety of 'gag' weaponry, often based on classic comedic props.
+'''The Trickster''' was a minor-league crook from [[Central City]] whose criminal exploits were frequently opposed by the [[Flash]]. His main M.O. involved a variety of 'gag' weaponry, often based on classic comedic props.
+== History ==
-The Trickster was perhaps not so much evil as he was deluded, apparently suffering from a psychiatric disorder that could ordinarily be treated with medication.  When off his medication, James Jesse would revert to his 'villainous' persona and begin wearing his Trickster costume (evidently without being fully aware of the fact).  The Flash actually enjoyed a fairly friendly relationship with Jesse, and was able to reason with him even in his delusional state.
+The Trickster was perhaps not so much evil as he was deluded, apparently suffering from a psychiatric disorder that could ordinarily be treated with medication. When off his medication, James Jesse would revert to his 'villainous' persona and begin wearing his Trickster costume (evidently without being fully aware of the fact). The Flash actually enjoyed a fairly friendly relationship with Jesse, and was able to reason with him even in his delusional state.
-When the Trickster hooked up with several of Flash's other rogues to enact vengeance upon the speedster, Flash was able to "talk him down" and get vital information on the others' plans.  Jesse even agreed to return to the hospital at Flash's urging, raising his drink in a toast to the Flash's 'victory'.
+When the Trickster hooked up with three of Flash's other rogues to enact vengeance upon the speedster, Flash was able to 'talk him down' and get vital information on the others' plans. Jesse even agreed to return to the hospital at Flash's urging, raising his drink in a toast to the Flash's 'victory'. Flash promised he'd come see him and play soft-tip darts.
-== Behind The Scenes ==
+== Background information ==
-Voice actor [[Mark Hamill]] previously portrayed the Trickster in two episodes of the 1990 live-action television series ''The Flash''.  The animated character design blends elements of Hamill's costume from that series with the character's classic comic-book design; the animated version's facial features even suggest those of Mark Hamill.
+Voice actor [[Mark Hamill]] previously portrayed the Trickster in two episodes of the 1990 live-action television series ''The Flash''. The animated character design blends elements of Hamill's costume (mainly the multicolored hair; Trickster is blond in the comics) from that series with the character's classic comic-book design; the animated version's facial features even suggest those of Mark Hamill.
+== Appearances ==
-{{stub}}
+{{JLU}}
-[[Category:Supervillains]]
+* "[[Flash and Substance]]"
+[[Category:A to Z]]
+[[Category:Flash rogues]]
+[[Category:Residents of Central City]]