Red Hood facts for kids
The Red Hood is a special name used by different characters and even a group of criminals in comic books from DC Comics. It's like a secret identity!
The most famous character to use the Red Hood name is Jason Todd. He becomes the Red Hood in the main DC Comics stories. Even the famous villain Joker used this identity a long time ago.
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The Red Hood: A Mysterious Identity
The Red Hood is a name that acts like a mask for different people. It's an alias, which means a different name someone uses. In the world of DC Comics, this name has been used by both heroes and villains. It often involves a character wearing a red helmet or mask.
Who Has Been the Red Hood?
Two main characters are well-known for using the Red Hood identity. These are Jason Todd and the Joker. Their stories with the Red Hood name are very different.
Jason Todd's Story as Red Hood
Jason Todd is the most famous person to be called the Red Hood. He was once a sidekick to Batman, known as Robin. After some big events in his life, Jason came back and took on the Red Hood name. He often uses guns and is known for his tough ways. Jason's Red Hood is a complex character. He sometimes fights for good, but he also uses methods that Batman might not approve of. He tries to protect people in his own way.
The Joker's Past as Red Hood
Before he became the super-villain known as the Joker, a different criminal used the Red Hood name. This early Red Hood was a mysterious thief. During a chase with Batman, this criminal fell into a vat of chemicals. This accident changed him forever, turning him into the crazy villain we know as the Joker. So, the Red Hood name has a long and interesting history in the DC Comics universe.
Images for kids
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Jason Todd as Red Hood on the cover of Red Hood and the Outlaws #29 (May 2014). Art by Philip Tan.
See also
In Spanish: Red Hood para niños
