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{{about|the DC Comics villain}}
{{about|the DC Comics villain}}
'''Crazy-Quilt''' is the name of several characters in [[DC Comics]].
'''Crazy-Quilt''' is the name of several characters in [[DC Comics]].

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==Publication history==
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The Earth-Two Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Boy Commandos]]'' #15 (March 1946) and was created by [[Jack Kirby]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=98}}</ref>

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The Paul Dekker version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Blackhawks]]'' #180 and was created by artist Dick Dillon and an uncredited writer.

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The unidentified female version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Villains United]]'' #2 and was created by [[Gail Simone]] and [[Dale Eaglesham]].

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==Fictional character biography==
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==Publication history==
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The Earth-Two Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Boy Commandos]]'' #15 (March 1946) and was created by [[Jack Kirby]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=98}}</ref>

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The Paul Dekker version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Blackhawks]]'' #180 and was created by artist Dick Dillon and an uncredited writer.

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The unidentified female version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in ''[[Villains United]]'' #2 and was created by [[Gail Simone]] and [[Dale Eaglesham]].

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==Fictional character biography==
===Earth-Two Crazy Quilt===
===Earth-Two Crazy Quilt===
Crazy Quilt is an unnamed noted painter who leads a double-life as a master criminal. He gives the plans for his crimes to various henchmen through clues left in his paintings. His criminal empire crashes to a halt when one of his henchmen double-crosses him. Blinded by a gunshot wound, he volunteers for an experimental procedure that restores his vision, but is left unable to see anything but bright colors.<ref>''Boy Commandos'' #15 (1946)</ref> In his second published appearance, this is combined with a special helmet that emits bright colored lights, enabling him to see under most circumstances.<ref>''Boy Commandos'' #18 (1946)</ref>
Crazy Quilt is an unnamed noted painter who leads a double-life as a master criminal. He gives the plans for his crimes to various henchmen through clues left in his paintings. However, he is blinded by a gunshot wound after one of his henchmen betrays him. Subsequently, he volunteers for an experimental procedure to restore his vision, but is left unable to see anything but bright colors.<ref>''Boy Commandos'' #15 (1946)</ref> In his second published appearance, he largely regains his vision using a special helmet that emits bright colored lights.<ref>''Boy Commandos'' #18 (1946)</ref>


===Paul Dekker===
===Paul Dekker===
In a 1963 issue of ''Blackhawk'' taking place on Earth-One, a fence named '''Paul Dekker''' uses the name Crazy Quilt, but the title heroes capture him.<ref>''Blackhawk'' #180 (December 1963)</ref> As a result of this appearance, some resources report the original Crazy-Quilt's true identity as Dekker. This includes at least one comic, the [[Kevin Smith]]-penned ''Batman: The Widening Gyre'' #4. However, the earlier ''Batman Encyclopedia'', another official source endorsed by DC Comics, states that Dekker is a separate character from the original Crazy Quilt.<ref>''The Essential Batman Encyclopedia'', p. 98</ref>
In a 1963 issue of ''Blackhawk'' taking place on Earth-One, a fence named '''Paul Dekker''' uses the name Crazy Quilt, but the title heroes capture him.<ref>''Blackhawk'' #180 (December 1963)</ref> As a result of this appearance, some resources report the original Crazy-Quilt's true identity as Dekker. This includes at least one comic, the [[Kevin Smith]]-penned ''Batman: The Widening Gyre'' #4. However, the earlier ''Batman Encyclopedia'', another official source endorsed by DC Comics, states that Dekker is a separate character from the original Crazy Quilt.<ref>''The Essential Batman Encyclopedia'', p. 98</ref>


In the Post-Crisis, Paul Dekker's history is similar to the Earth-Two Crazy Quilt. Crazy Quilt's sight is restored briefly for a time after he kidnaps a surgeon to assist him. Batman and Robin intervene. In self-defense, Robin reflects the madman's light beams back into his newly restored eyes. Unintentionally, Quilt is permanently blinded. Obsessing over his young adversary, he becomes one of the few bat-villains to hate Robin more than his mentor.<ref>''Batman'' #316</ref>
In the Post-Crisis, Paul Dekker's history is similar to the Earth-Two Crazy Quilt. Crazy Quilt's sight is restored briefly after he kidnaps a surgeon to assist him. Batman and [[Dick Grayson|Robin]] intervene, during which Crazy Quilt is blinded again after Robin reflects his light beams at him. Obsessing over his young adversary, he becomes one of the few bat-villains to hate Robin more than his mentor.<ref>''Batman'' #316</ref>


Later, thinking to enact his revenge upon [[Dick Grayson|Grayson]], he mistakenly takes out his aggression on [[Jason Todd]], who was new to the role at the time. Todd is nearly beaten to death. Again, it is Robin who is pivotal to stopping Crazy Quilt's plans.<ref>''Batman'' #368</ref>
Later, attempting to enact revenge upon Robin, Crazy Quilt mistakenly takes out his aggression on [[Jason Todd]], nearly killing him.<ref>''Batman'' #368</ref> He later fought Jason Todd again after knocking Batman unconscious.<ref>''Detective Comics'' #535</ref>


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When [[Ra's al Ghul]] caused a mass prison break at Arkham Asylum and Blackgate Penitentiary, Crazy Quilt was among the freed inmates that worked for Ra's al Ghul by abducting [[Alfred Pennyworth]], [[Jim Gordon (character)|Commissioner James Gordon]], [[Vicki Vale]], [[Harvey Bullock (character)|Harvey Bullock]], and Julia Pennyworth.<ref>''Batman'' #400</ref>
Crazy Quilt later fought Jason Todd after knocking Batman unconscious.<ref>''Detective Comics'' #535</ref>

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When [[Ra's al Ghul]] caused a mass prison break at Arkham Asylum and Blackgate Penitentiary, Crazy Quilt was among the freed inmates that worked for Ra's al Ghul by abducting [[Alfred Pennyworth]], [[Jim Gordon (character)|Commissioner James Gordon]], [[Vicki Vale]], [[Harvey Bullock (comics)|Harvey Bullock]], and Julia Pennyworth.<ref>''Batman'' #400</ref>


Crazy Quilt was later seen in Arkham Asylum when Batman was Arkham Asylum's latest patient.<ref>''Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #3</ref> He joins the other inmates in attacking Batman who ends up defeating them.<ref>''Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #4</ref>
Crazy Quilt was later seen in Arkham Asylum when Batman was Arkham Asylum's latest patient.<ref>''Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #3</ref> He joins the other inmates in attacking Batman who ends up defeating them.<ref>''Batman: Shadow of the Bat'' #4</ref>
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During the ''[[Underworld Unleashed]]'' storyline, Crazy Quilt was among those who were offered a carved black candle of [[Neron (character)|Neron]].<ref>''Underworld Unleashed'' #1</ref>
During the ''[[Underworld Unleashed]]'' storyline, Crazy Quilt was among those who were offered a carved black candle of [[Neron (character)|Neron]].<ref>''Underworld Unleashed'' #1</ref>


Crazy Quilt appears in the Belle Reve riot in ''Justice League'' #34, lugging around the eviscerated body of the prison warden. The prisoners, along with much of humanity, were being affected by the entity Mageddon. It had affected fellow prisoner, telepath [[Hector Hammond]], who then altered the minds of the inmates.<ref>''Justice League'' #34 (1999)</ref>
Crazy Quilt appears in the Belle Reve riot in ''Justice League'' #34, lugging around the eviscerated body of the prison warden. The prisoners, along with much of humanity, were being affected by the entity Mageddon and the mind control of [[Hector Hammond]].<ref>''Justice League'' #34 (1999)</ref>


Crazy Quilt also has a role in one of the many reincarnations of the [[Secret Society of Super Villains]]. He and dozens of villains gather in response to the [[Justice League|JLA's]] new moonbase and extended team efforts. During the meeting, Quilt has his outfit insulted by the [[Monocle (comics)|Monocle]]. The meeting turns out to be a JLA trap and all the villains are captured.<ref>''JLA-80 Page Giant'' #1 (1998)</ref>
Crazy Quilt also has a role in one of the many incarnations of the [[Secret Society of Super Villains]]. He and dozens of villains gather in response to the [[Justice League|JLA]]'s new moon base and extended team efforts. During the meeting, Quilt has his outfit insulted by the Monocle. The meeting turns out to be a JLA trap and all the villains are captured.<ref>''JLA-80 Page Giant'' #1 (1998)</ref>


In ''[[The New 52]]'' (a 2011 reboot of the DC Comics universe) during the story arc ''[[Batman: Endgame]]'', Dr. Paul Dekker appears as insane ex Wayne Enterprises geneticist Batman suspects supplied the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] with his newest serum filled with Dionesium, but is found out to not be guilty. He is also a member of the ''Doctors Three'' along with [[Doctor Death (comics)|Doctor Death]] and [[Hugo Strange]]. Dekker calls out claiming that the Joker has given him the opportunity to become one of the "Dionesium Men" as well and gleefully injects himself with a syringe despite Batman's warnings. Almost immediately, Dekker's tissues begin to decay and rot from his body and he drops from the window into the waiting crowd of infected who tear what remains of him to pieces.<ref>''Batman'' (vol. 2) #38</ref> In a nod to his [[Pre-Crisis]] alter ego, Dekker is found covering his nude body with a patchwork quilt.
In ''[[The New 52]]'' (a 2011 reboot of the DC Comics universe) during the story arc ''[[Batman: Endgame]]'', Dr. Paul Dekker appears as insane ex-Wayne Enterprises geneticist who Batman suspects supplied the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] with his newest serum filled with Dionesium, but is found out to not be guilty. He is also a member of the ''Doctors Three'' along with [[Doctor Death (character)|Doctor Death]] and [[Hugo Strange]]. Dekker calls out claiming that the Joker has given him the opportunity to become one of the "Dionesium Men" as well and gleefully injects himself with a syringe despite Batman's warnings. Almost immediately, Dekker's tissues begin to decay and rot from his body and he drops from the window into the waiting crowd of infected who tear what remains of him to pieces.<ref>''Batman'' (vol. 2) #38</ref> In a nod to his pre-''[[Crisis on Infinite Earths|Crisis]]'' alter ego, Dekker is found covering his nude body with a patchwork quilt.


===Female Crazy Quilt===
===Female Crazy Quilt===
Apparently the [[Secret Society of Super Villains|Society]], led by [[Alexander Luthor, Jr.]], has in its roster a new version of Crazy Quilt, a female one with the characteristic costume and vision-helmet of the previous villain. She has appeared in the ''Villains United'' series. She works with many other supervillains to take down the 'Secret Six'.<ref>''Villains United'' #3</ref> In ''[[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]]'' #50, she is captured by the [[Suicide Squad]].
An unnamed, female version of Crazy Quilt appears as a member of [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s version of the [[Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society]]. She works with many other supervillains to take down the [[Secret Six (comics)|Secret Six]].<ref>''Villains United'' #3</ref> In ''[[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]]'' #50, she is captured by the [[Suicide Squad]].


In the ''[[Secret Six (comics)|Secret Six]]'' series, she is one of the villains who accepts the offer of a bounty on the heads of the Secret Six from mysterious crime boss, Junior. She is possibly shot by the Six, and stabbed in the stomach by [[Scandal Savage|Scandal]].
In the ''Secret Six'' series, she is one of the villains who accepts the offer of a bounty on the Secret Six from mysterious crime boss Junior, only to be gravely wounded. She later appears in [[James Robinson (writer)|James Robinson]]'s ''[[Justice League: Cry for Justice|Justice League: Cry For Justice]]'' miniseries as one of the many villains who attacks the team.

She later appears in [[James Robinson (comics)|James Robinson]]'s ''[[Justice League: Cry For Justice]]'' miniseries as one of the many villains who attacks the team.


==Skills and equipment==
==Skills and equipment==
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==In other media==
==In other media==
===Television===
===Television===
* The Paul Dekker incarnation of Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'', voiced by [[Jeffrey Tambor]].
* The Paul Dekker incarnation of Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'', voiced by [[Jeffrey Tambor]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Crazy Quilt Voices (DC Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Crazy-Quilt/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref>
* The Paul Dekker incarnation of Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kenny]]. This version is a teacher at Super Hero High.
* The Paul Dekker incarnation of Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls]]'', voiced by [[Tom Kenny]].<ref name="btva" /> This version is a teacher at Super Hero High.


===Film===
===Film===

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Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[The Lego Batman Movie]]''.
* Crazy Quilt makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High]]''.
* Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year]]'', voiced again by Tom Kenny.<ref name="btva" />
* Crazy Quilt makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games]]''.
* Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis]]'', voiced again by Tom Kenny.<ref name="btva" />
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* Crazy Quilt makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in ''[[The Lego Batman Movie]]''.

=== Video games ===
Crazy Quilt appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 4, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=IGN}}</ref>

=== Miscellaneous ===
Crazy Quilt appears in ''[[Justice League Adventures]]'' #6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justice League Adventures #6 - Wolf's Clothing: Sold! (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/justice-league-adventures-6-wolfs-clothing-sold/4000-115930/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 01:19, 18 October 2024

This article is about the DC Comics villain. For other uses, see Crazy Quilt (disambiguation).

Crazy-Quilt is the name of several characters in DC Comics.

Crazy Quilt
The first appearance of Crazy Quilt, as depicted on the cover of Boy Commandos #15 (May 1946); art by Jack Kirby.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearance
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown
Paul Dekker
Unidentified female
SpeciesHuman
Abilities
  • Color manipulation, energy projection, and hypnosis via helmet
  • Technological aptitude

Publication history

[edit]

The Earth-Two Crazy Quilt first appeared in Boy Commandos #15 (March 1946) and was created by Jack Kirby.[1]

The Paul Dekker version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in Blackhawks #180 and was created by artist Dick Dillon and an uncredited writer.

The unidentified female version of Crazy Quilt first appeared in Villains United #2 and was created by Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham.

Fictional character biography

[edit]

Earth-Two Crazy Quilt

[edit]

Crazy Quilt is an unnamed noted painter who leads a double-life as a master criminal. He gives the plans for his crimes to various henchmen through clues left in his paintings. However, he is blinded by a gunshot wound after one of his henchmen betrays him. Subsequently, he volunteers for an experimental procedure to restore his vision, but is left unable to see anything but bright colors.[2] In his second published appearance, he largely regains his vision using a special helmet that emits bright colored lights.[3]

Paul Dekker

[edit]

In a 1963 issue of Blackhawk taking place on Earth-One, a fence named Paul Dekker uses the name Crazy Quilt, but the title heroes capture him.[4] As a result of this appearance, some resources report the original Crazy-Quilt's true identity as Dekker. This includes at least one comic, the Kevin Smith-penned Batman: The Widening Gyre #4. However, the earlier Batman Encyclopedia, another official source endorsed by DC Comics, states that Dekker is a separate character from the original Crazy Quilt.[5]

In the Post-Crisis, Paul Dekker's history is similar to the Earth-Two Crazy Quilt. Crazy Quilt's sight is restored briefly after he kidnaps a surgeon to assist him. Batman and Robin intervene, during which Crazy Quilt is blinded again after Robin reflects his light beams at him. Obsessing over his young adversary, he becomes one of the few bat-villains to hate Robin more than his mentor.[6]

Later, attempting to enact revenge upon Robin, Crazy Quilt mistakenly takes out his aggression on Jason Todd, nearly killing him.[7] He later fought Jason Todd again after knocking Batman unconscious.[8]

When Ra's al Ghul caused a mass prison break at Arkham Asylum and Blackgate Penitentiary, Crazy Quilt was among the freed inmates that worked for Ra's al Ghul by abducting Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner James Gordon, Vicki Vale, Harvey Bullock, and Julia Pennyworth.[9]

Crazy Quilt was later seen in Arkham Asylum when Batman was Arkham Asylum's latest patient.[10] He joins the other inmates in attacking Batman who ends up defeating them.[11]

During the Underworld Unleashed storyline, Crazy Quilt was among those who were offered a carved black candle of Neron.[12]

Crazy Quilt appears in the Belle Reve riot in Justice League #34, lugging around the eviscerated body of the prison warden. The prisoners, along with much of humanity, were being affected by the entity Mageddon and the mind control of Hector Hammond.[13]

Crazy Quilt also has a role in one of the many incarnations of the Secret Society of Super Villains. He and dozens of villains gather in response to the JLA's new moon base and extended team efforts. During the meeting, Quilt has his outfit insulted by the Monocle. The meeting turns out to be a JLA trap and all the villains are captured.[14]

In The New 52 (a 2011 reboot of the DC Comics universe) during the story arc Batman: Endgame, Dr. Paul Dekker appears as insane ex-Wayne Enterprises geneticist who Batman suspects supplied the Joker with his newest serum filled with Dionesium, but is found out to not be guilty. He is also a member of the Doctors Three along with Doctor Death and Hugo Strange. Dekker calls out claiming that the Joker has given him the opportunity to become one of the "Dionesium Men" as well and gleefully injects himself with a syringe despite Batman's warnings. Almost immediately, Dekker's tissues begin to decay and rot from his body and he drops from the window into the waiting crowd of infected who tear what remains of him to pieces.[15] In a nod to his pre-Crisis alter ego, Dekker is found covering his nude body with a patchwork quilt.

Female Crazy Quilt

[edit]

An unnamed, female version of Crazy Quilt appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s version of the Secret Society. She works with many other supervillains to take down the Secret Six.[16] In Outsiders #50, she is captured by the Suicide Squad.

In the Secret Six series, she is one of the villains who accepts the offer of a bounty on the Secret Six from mysterious crime boss Junior, only to be gravely wounded. She later appears in James Robinson's Justice League: Cry For Justice miniseries as one of the many villains who attacks the team.

Skills and equipment

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Crazy Quilt has a helmet that allows him to hypnotize his victims using colorful flashing lights. It can project lethal laser beams and function as artificial eyes, since his original ones do not work anymore. The lenses feed their input signals straight into his brain.[17] All versions possess an expertise in gadgetry.

In other media

[edit]

Television

[edit]

Film

[edit]

Video games

[edit]

Crazy Quilt appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[19]

Miscellaneous

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Crazy Quilt appears in Justice League Adventures #6.[20]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Greenberger, Robert (2008). The Essential Batman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 98. ISBN 9780345501066.
  2. ^ Boy Commandos #15 (1946)
  3. ^ Boy Commandos #18 (1946)
  4. ^ Blackhawk #180 (December 1963)
  5. ^ The Essential Batman Encyclopedia, p. 98
  6. ^ Batman #316
  7. ^ Batman #368
  8. ^ Detective Comics #535
  9. ^ Batman #400
  10. ^ Batman: Shadow of the Bat #3
  11. ^ Batman: Shadow of the Bat #4
  12. ^ Underworld Unleashed #1
  13. ^ Justice League #34 (1999)
  14. ^ JLA-80 Page Giant #1 (1998)
  15. ^ Batman (vol. 2) #38
  16. ^ Villains United #3
  17. ^ Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Vol 1 #5 (July 1985)
  18. ^ a b c d "Crazy Quilt Voices (DC Universe)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 14, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  19. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  20. ^ "Justice League Adventures #6 - Wolf's Clothing: Sold! (Issue)". Comic Vine. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
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