Jester (Quality Comics)

This article is about the Quality/DC Comics character. For the Marvel Comics character of the same name, see Jester (Marvel Comics).
The Jester
The Jester as depicted in Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #11 (January 1986).
Publication information
PublisherQuality Comics
DC Comics
First appearanceSmash Comics #22 (May 1941)
Created byPaul Gustavson
In-story information
Alter egoCharles "Chuck" Lane
Team affiliationsAll-Star Squadron
Freedom Fighters
AbilitiesOlympic-level athlete
Brilliant hand-to-hand combatant
Skilled detective

Jester (Charles "Chuck" Lane) is a fictional character, a Golden Age superhero created by Paul Gustavson and published by Quality Comics. He first appeared in Smash Comics #22 (May 1941).[1] Like most of Quality's characters, the Jester was later purchased by DC Comics and incorporated into their universe. Though little used by the company, he appeared in All-Star Squadron #31 and #60 and Starman #46. The character's last Golden Age appearance was in Smash Comics #85 (Oct 1949).[2]

  1. ^ Koolman, Mike; Amash, Jim (2011). The Quality Companion. TwoMorrows Publishing. pp. 135–137. ISBN 978-1605490373.
  2. ^ Brunner, Frank (2006). The All-Star Companion: An Overview of the Justice Society of America and Related Comic Series, 1935-1989 (Volume Two). TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 87. ISBN 9781893905375.