Deacon Blackfire (Arkham Series)

==Summary==
A power-crazed charismatic conman and cult leader, Deacon Blackfire indoctrinated the homeless population to serve as members and followers in his cult and aid him in his quest to control Gotham City. Blackfire claimed to be over a hundred years old. He also claimed to be a Native American shaman who was entombed alive after being found guilty of killing a tribal chief and committing heresy. Blackfire claimed the secret to his eternal youth was bathing in buckets of human blood, and he used his charm and powers of manipulation to brainwash Gotham's homeless into an army of devout followers to serve his will and provide victims for his sacrifices.
He was the main antagonist of Gotham's Most Wanted Mission: Lamb to the Slaughter.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Joseph Blackfire, Deacon Blackfire
Origin: Batman: Arkham
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown (claims to be older than Gotham itself and was apparently alive during the 20s according to a police file. Aaron Cash thinks he is at least ninety years old)
Classification: Self-proclaimed preacher, Cult leader
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Type 1, possibly Type 2 or 3, claims that he has survived death countless times which would indicate that he cannot die by normal means), Possibly Blood Absorption (Claims to maintain his immortality by bathing in his enemies' blood), Weapon Mastery, Charisma, Leadership, Survival Expert
Attack Potency: Small Building level (Able to overpower and kill full-grown men. Can harm Batman)
Speed: At least Supersonic+ (Scaling from Batman)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: Small Building level (Strong enough to overpower full-grown men like Jack Ryder. Can fight against Batman)
Durability: Small Building level (Capable of enduring Batman's strikes)
Stamina: High
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: Sacrificial Knife, Praying book
Intelligence: High. Blackfire is a master of manipulation and the leader of a cult that he formed by bringing together the homeless people of Gotham. He inspires great loyalty to his followers and shows pity on them by offering them food and shelter to strengthen their devotion, making them accept his fanatical beliefs.
Weaknesses: Normal weaknesses
==Notable Matchups==
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