10 Comic Book Villains Whose Origins Are A Mystery

10. Jack O’ Lantern

The original Jack O’Lantern first appeared in Machine Man #19 but this unknown Jack made his debut in Venom #1 and was created by Rick Remender and Tony Moore. As a young boy, he fell under the tutelage of the Crime Master who taught him to be a master assassin. To prove his allegiance, Jack killed his parents. To add his own flair, he scooped out their brains and left a candle in their heads, making them resemble a Jack O’ Lantern.

Jack O’ Lantern battled both Eddie Brock's and Flash Thompson's Venom on numerous occasions, both alone and as part of the Savage Six, under the leadership of the Crime Master. Bored with his life, he followed Deadpool to Wakanda and attacked Wade and Black Panther. Jack was killed when the Merc shot him in the head.

Sent to Hell and transformed into a demon, Jack made regular attempts to usurp the Throne of Hell from Johnny Blaze. After repeated failures, the rogue was approached by Lilith who offered to resurrect him in her servitude. He agreed and was immediately angered that others had taken his mantle of Jack O’ Lantern. As part of his deal, he was sent to kill Danny Ketch. He tried to talk his way out of the fight but was immediately cut down and sent back to Hell.