Shadowman (Valiant Comics)

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==Summary==
New Orleans jazz musician Jack Boniface was infused with mystical power by a mysterious voodoo cult to stop the evil Master Darque from achieving godhood, turning him into the supernatural vigilante Shadowman, who combats evil armed with mystical powers, while struggling not to fall victim to the darkness within him.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , as Shadowman | , at least as Shadowman, at least , likely with Shadow Power
Key: Before Darque Times | After Darque Times
Name: Jack Boniface, Shadowman
Origin: Valiant Comics
Gender: Male
Age: 30's
Classification: Vigilante, Shadowman
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|-|Jack Boniface= Peak Human Physical Characteristics, Expert Brawler (Even during the day Jack can still fend off groups of opponents at onceShadowman Vol 1 8), Empowerment (Jack becomes stronger and even more clever during the night, becoming ShadowmanShadowman Vol 1 4. Even just wearing his mask allows Jack to partially slip into the Shadowman persona by making himself "feel the night"Shadowman Vol 1 10, though only for a limited amount of time when under bright lightsShadowman Vol 1 9), Multiple Selves (Type 1 and 2. Loas reside within Jack and emerge at night, taking control of his emotions and turning him into ShadowmanShadowman Vol 1 2, with Jack and Shadowman treating the other as a separate identity, though Jack maintains the memories of ShadowmanShadowman Vol 1 25), Berserk Mode (Jack becomes more violent and aggressive during the night thanks to the Loa's influence, which he has struggled to controlShadowman Vol 1 38Shadowman Vol 1 3), Vehicular Mastery (Can perform impressive leaps with his bikeShadowman Vol 1 15), Extrasensory Perception (Can sense dangerous events in the dream world when sleepingShadowman Vol 1 25), Supernatural Willpower (Able to power through Darque's illusions and torture with just his willSecrets of the Valiant Universe Vol 1 1. Forced the Shadowman Loa to fuse back with him after it had been driven insane to save a little girlSecrets of the Valiant Universe Vol 1 2Shadowman Vol 1 29), Minor Resistance to Disease Manipulation (Despite initially living a pretty unhealthy lifestyle, Jack was always in amazing physical condition), Resistance to Mind Manipulation (Was immune to the effect of a voodoo doll that should have controlled him)
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Attack Potency: Street level (Can hurt Master DarqueArcher & Armstrong Vol 1 21, who can rip off headsX-O Manowar Vol 1 63, despite Shadowman's powers being nullified while near himShadowman Vol 1 24. Can fend off groups of enemies though at a disadvantage. Despite initially living a pretty unhealthy lifestyle, Jack was always in amazing physical condition), Small Building level as Shadowman (Comparable to his durability, as he is capable of hurting himself and those comparable to him. Injured Obadiah Archer, surprising him with his strengthShadowman Vol 1 17. Could hurt Jim McConnel, who smashed through a closed and barred window, fell onto a car hard enough to damage its roof and was unharmedShadowman Vol 1 16, and Sosa, who was strong enough to tackle through windows with thick wooden bars and a small metallic fence) | Street level, at least Small Building level as Shadowman (Stronger than before. Can injure Blister, who withstood being punched through a wall, and Ishmael, who survived a huge explosion though with serious injuries), at least Large Town level, likely Continent level+ with Shadow Power (Two-shot X-O Manowar with usage of Shadow PowerX-O Manowar Vol 1 42)
Speed: Athletic Human, Subsonic (Dodged a crossbow shot) as Shadowman | Athletic Human, at least Subsonic (Dodged a hail of bullets from various directions) as Shadowman
Lifting Strength: Athletic Human, Class 5 (Bent a cage's iron bars. Snapped a wooden shovel in half. Moved a huge gargoyle) as Shadowman | Athletic Human, Class K (Tore apart a gargoyle) as Shadowman
Striking Strength: Street level, Small Building level as Shadowman | Street level, at least Small Building level as Shadowman, at least Large Town level, likely Continent level+ with Shadow Power
Durability: Street level, Small Building level as Shadowman (Survived a large explosion) | Street level, at least Small Building level as Shadowman, at least Large Town level, likely Continent level+ with Shadow Power
Stamina: Superhuman. As Jack, could operate without any issue and even play better than he had in months despite not having slept for three days, and endure and power through Darque's illusions and torture with just his will. Far higher as Shadowman, who eclipses Jack in stamina and could keep searching for someone virtually forever without rest, and force himself to walk a city block with a lead pipe impaling his stomach, from 3:57 AM to 4:20 AM.
Range: Standard Melee Range. | Standard melee range, several meters with Shadow Power and Energy Projection.
Standard Equipment: Mask of Shadows
*Optional Equipment: Saxophone, motorbike. Shadowman has occasionally utilized nearby objects as improvised weaponry.
Intelligence: Gifted. Jack is a talented jazz musician who has produced many records, with his talent impressing famous bands like AerosmithShadowman Vol 1 19 and extending even to makeshift instruments. As Shadowman, his battle instincts are honed into a powerful, stealthy and incredibly agile vigilante who has been capable of defeating many foes, including highly skilled ones like Ishmael, who was known as the world's greatest assassin, despite having no combat training.
Standard Tactics: Due to his powers being dependent on darkness, Jack prefers to fight in the darkness and will destroy any light sources to give himself an advantage when possible. In combat, he mostly uses his own physical abilities to brawl the opponent into submission; while he isn't traditionally skilled he is incredibly clever, resourceful and adaptive, which has allowed him to punch above his weight class both in terms of power and skill. Though he will typically avoid taking a life, Shadowman is often violent and unafraid of hurting foes, and will kill an opponent if he deems it necessary. Regardless, he is ultimately heroic at heart, and will not hesitate to put his life at risk to protect the innocent.
Weaknesses: Becomes more violent and aggressive during the night. Cannot access his Shadowman persona and feels uncomfortable if he's under bright enough light and originally also needed to be wearing his mask, though this weakness subsided with time. Needs to eat as much as two people. | All previous abilities, usage of Shadow Power wears down Shadowman very quickly, with just three uses leaving him almost unable to fight afterwardsX-O Manowar Vol 1 42.
Note: Jack slowly trains and acquires or enhances some of his abilities as Pre-Darque Times Shadowman with time.
==References==
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Alberto Del Rio (Professional Wrestling) Alberto's Profile (Speed was equalized. Characters fought in the Chūnin Exams arena, ten meters apart from one another)
Losses:
Inconclusive:
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