I have no idea who this character is. I am just making my way through my graphic novel pile. Apparently this was a backstory of a big character. Interesting story with decent graphics. ( )

I've always wondered where Papa Midnite got his power, so I'm really glad that they decided to give him a mini-series and a proper backstory. His story traces all the way back to the origins of the New York settlement, where as a child magician he betrayed his own people who wanted to revolt against the slave masters. As a young boy who had taken his freedom thorugh the power of his magic Midnite clearly had no concept of the suffering of his people, so he earned himself the curse of everlasting life until he could reverse the world order. His attempt to do so a mere 10 years later was met with absolutelt disaster and his first "death;" he may have gained immense power by that time, but his arrogance and misunderstanding of the situation are not lessons easily learned. Even with the additional power and knowledge that he has gathered by the modern age he still has not freed himself of his curse - though black people in America no longer live in slavery. Maybe Papa Midnite has become content to be the powerful magician with neverending life, since he doesn't seem to be working on anything close to a major plan. Or maybe it's the long game? ( )

Origin of Papa Midnite