Papa Midnite (DC)

Papa Midnite or "Linton Midnite" is widely regarded as one of the preeminent authorities in the occult realm, particularly in the domains of curses and necromancy. He has maintained a long-standing rivalry and animosity with John Constantine. Papa Midnite possesses a deep fascination with a rare and mystical antique rifle known as the Ace of Winchesters, and he goes to extraordinary lengths to obtain it, though it always seems to elude his grasp. Papa Midnite carries a sentient skull of his elder twin sister Luna/Cedella, who serves as his spiritual advisor and provides guidance from the afterlife.
==Personality==
Papa Midnite is a complex and enigmatic persin the DC Comics universe. He is cunning, ruthless, and highly knowledgeable in occult arts and the supernatural. Considered one of the world's greatest experts in curses and necromancy, Midnite is a formidable figure in the realm of the supernatural.
Driven by his own desires and motivations, he is fascinated by the Ace of Winchesters, an ancient arcane rifle, and will stop at nothing to acquire it. Despite frequently losing possession of the rifle, he remains persistently frustrated and determined to reclaim it.
Although portrayed as a rival and adversary to John Constantine, Midnite's relationship with him is nuanced. He has occasionally aided Constantine when their interests align, showing a pragmatic side and the potential for unexpected alliances. However, he also harbors deep animosity towards Constantine, seeking opportunities for revenge based on past grievances.
Midnite's immortality and involvement in dark practices have shaped his character throughout his fictional biography. He has endured immense hardships, including a curse placed upon him by Cuffee, which forced him to witness the oppression of Black people until he achieved his vengeance. These experiences have influenced his worldview, driving his pursuit of power, retribution, and manipulation of mystical forces.
Papa Midnite is profound understanding of the occult with an unwavering pursuit of his goals. He is a cunning and relentless character who harbors both animosity and potential alliances with John Constantine, making him a captivating and complex figure in the DC Comics universe. His emotional bond and dependency on his twin sister Cedilla/Luna also play a significant role in his life, revealing a more human and vulnerable side of his personality.
==Appearance==
Papa Midnite's appearance is ever-changing, having adopted two distinct forms throughout the series. Initially, in the main Hellblazer series, he appeared as a robust, bald man with a proclivity for impeccably tailored suits during his professional engagements and a combination of a grass skirt, white jacket, and top hat during his rituals. Subsequently, in the Papa Midnite mini-series, he assumed a more slender form, with a zig-zag beard, a white suit, and a trilby hat. When questioned by John Constantine regarding this transformation, Midnite suggested that John had previously perceived only what he expected to see - a burly man in a grass skirt - rather than the true manifestation.
==Origin==
In the 18th century, Papa Midnite and his twin sister, Luna, were born. They settled in New York and became owners of a mansion where they conducted illegal arms trading. A slave named Cuffee hired Midnite to create a magical gunpowder, but it failed, and the rebellion was crushed. In revenge, Cuffee forced Midnite to behead his own beloved sister and cursed him with immortality.
Midnite made a pact with the trickster god Anansi and planned another rebellion, intentionally incorporating flaws into the plan. He believed that the brutal repression would eventually lead to the liberation of slaves. However, his secret was discovered, and Midnite pleaded with Anansi to kill him. Instead, Anansi burned him alive, leaving Midnite scarred by the flames.
Fortune, Cuffee's son, took Midnite to the West Indies, where he became a slave. After freeing himself, Midnite traveled the world in search of magical relics, becoming a powerful sorcerer.
Papa Midnite is known for his immortality, expertise in voodoo and necromancy, and his relentless pursuit of the mythical Ace of Winchesters. His story is filled with tragedy, revenge, and a quest for power.
==Powers and Abilities== 
===Powers=== 
Immortality: Papa Midnite is immortal, granting him eternal life and resilience. 
Voodoo: Papa Midnite possesses extensive knowledge and mastery of Voodoo, allowing him to wield a wide range of mystical effects. 
Necromancy: He has the ability to communicate with and manipulate the dead.
==Abilities== 
Business Management: Papa Midnite demonstrates exceptional skills in managing criminal enterprises and possesses a keen business acumen. 
Voodoo Religion Practitioner: He is highly proficient in the rituals and traditions of the Voodoo religion, utilizing its powers to his advantage.
==Paraphernalia==
===Equipment===
Cedella's Skull: Papa Midnite utilizes his deceased sister's skull as a focal point for his occult rituals.
==Weapons== 
Ace of Winchesters: While not a part of his mystic arsenal, Papa Midnite once possessed a notable occult relic known as the Ace of Winchesters. However, it primarily served as a collectible item rather than a weapon in his repertoire.
==Trivia==
* Papa Midnite is wish with obtaining the "Ace of Winchesters" no matter what it takes, but strangely, he consistently loses sight of it just as he's about to attain it.
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