I didn’t realize this was going to be an origin story on Peacemaker, which was a nice surprise. Be aware, there will be some light spoilers ahead.
In this comic, he isn’t portrayed as the clownish character seen in the movie or TV series. Instead, he comes across as very capable and quite serious, even a bit intimidating. I’m relatively new to Peacemaker, so I’m not entirely sure what his usual persona is, but I appreciate this more serious take on the character. John Cena does a great job with Peacemaker, and while the TV show leans into a more comedic and lighthearted version that isn’t exactly my style, Cena’s portrayal really brings the character to life. I still find the helmet and outfit a bit much, though.
In the comic, Peacemaker is being interviewed by a military psychiatrist who wants to learn more about him. They discuss his traumatic childhood, including how his entire family died by suicide, with his parents taking their own lives and those of his siblings before he could get home from school.
They also talk about military operations and how people tend to end up dead whenever Peacemaker is involved. The psychiatrist is trying to understand these events, and Peacemaker straightforwardly explains that those people were dangerous and needed to be stopped to maintain peace. The doctor is wired, and the FBI is listening in. Peacemaker points out that the observers are about to abandon her, which is confirmed when the FBI van pulling the surveillance speeds off. She comes to realize that the government is aware of Peacemaker’s actions and has given him some leeway because it is seen as serving the greater good. When asked if Peacemaker will harm her, he says no and that he thinks she is a good person trying to do the right thing. He simply wanted to show her that her efforts were unlikely to succeed.
This comic was very entertaining, and I have a strong appreciation for this version of Peacemaker. Definitely worth a read.
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