Jackie Estacado
Jackie Estacado is a male comic character who features in Top Cow Comics.
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Biography
Jackie Estacado was born October 29, 1981 somewhere in New York City, New York. His mother died shortly after giving birth to him and his sister Capris. He was enrolled at Saint Garards orphanage at the same time as Jenny Romano. Jackie developed a close relationship with Jenny and would look after her while they were on the streets together. Whenever anyone hurt or abused Jenny, even orphanage officials, Jackie would become violent towards her abusers and would not rest until he put them in the hospital.
He joined the Mafia at the very early age of 6, after being recruited by a mafia don named Frankie "Kill-the-children-too" Franchetti. He was picked up at the orphanage after Frankie was prompted by a mysterious stranger named Sonatine, who told Frankie that having Jackie around would bring him tremendous power. Jackie was exposed to the life of very negative and violent forces as he grew up. However, he was also installed with good morals and was taught the value of loyalty by people such as Butcher Joyce. Jackie came to the mafia life easily, losing his virginity to a female officer during interrogation at age 14 and making his first hit at 16. He grew up, or more accurately matured, very quickly, and soon enjoyed the life of sex and violence. His actions within the mob caused Franchetti to become the most powerful don in the city, fulfilling Sonatine's prophecy. All during this time, The Angelus kept watch of Jackie with a mystical mirror within the top of The Empire State Building.
On the night of his 21st birthday, his powers came to manifest as he inherited the abilities of the Darkness. (The Darkness v1 #1)
Going to the Statue of Liberty, he was knocked out and taken underground where he was confronted by the Brotherhood of Darkness who explained to him about the supernatural force Jackie now wielded. (The Darkness v1 #2)
Overview
Personality and attributes
As a mob enforcer, it was said that he was completely immoral. (The Darkness v1 #1)
He was also very prideful, sociopathic, sadistic, and insecure; willing to kill people simply for insulting him or making comments that revealed his true nature to him. Overall, Jackie Estacado is thought to be a murderous bastard to the eyes of his enemies, but the most loyal, caring, and defending man to the ones that earn his full trust. If it is one thing Jackie does not tolerate, it is his loved ones being harmed.
Jackie did not drink alcohol where he instead preferred a glass of hot milk.
Jackie Estacado was the son of Danny Estacado and an unnamed prostitute.
His Uncle Frank was the one person he used to care about during his time as a mob enforcer. (The Darkness v1 #2)
One of his ancestors was Miguel Estacado who lived 5 centuries ago where he had a dream of ruling the world. He was responsible for founding the Brotherhood of Darkness from among his followers that were made to enact this plan where they would rule the world as gods. (The Darkness v1 #2)
Powers and abilities
Jackie is a formidable hand-to-hand fighter, able to match even well trained assassins, like Tora No Shi.
Though born a normal human, Jackie Estacado was part of an ancient bloodline where a long time ago one of his ancestors became the first mortal to wield the Darkness. This was a power that had been on Earth forever that required a human wielder to use it. The Darkness was said to had be an entity of chaos and wild abandon that had the power of creation where it take any shape or form any entity from shadows. (The Darkness v1 #2)
Jackie came to possess the limitless power of the Darkness which was a cursed elemental force of Chaos and Creation that allows him access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the veritable legion of Darklings who dwell there. He can stand against and even overpower other supernatural beings. He can destroy tanks and attack helicopters, slaughter vampires and werewolves, and easily butcher ordinary humans. Even the most powerful beings, such as Superman or the Witchblade, must check their strength before confronting Jackie.
Jackie can manipulate his armor to change its shape at will. He can fashion blades, protective spikes, hammerfists, and chains. Jackie can also use his armor to change his appearance, including his voices and mannerisms. Jackie was able to change into an old woman.
When he was 21 years old, he came to inherit the supernatural power of the Darkness. (The Darkness v1 #1)
Notes
- Jackie Estacado was created by David Wohl, Marc Silvestri and Garth Ennis where he made his first appearance in Witchblade v1 #10 (November, 1996).
In other media
Video games
- In The Darkness, Jackie Estacado featured in the 2007 video game where he was voiced by actor Kirk Acevedo.
- In The Darkness II, Jackie Estacado featured in the 2012 video game sequel where he was voiced by actor Brian Bloom.
Appearances
- Witchblade v1: (1996)
- The Darkness'v1':
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