Pranky

The World's Most Dangerous Scout

Name:

Pranky

Publisher:

Image

Real name:

Philip Peabody

Aliases:

Birth date:

None

Gender:

Male

Powers:

Magic

First issue:

Ghost Machine #1

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Origin

In the real world, Pranky was named Pip Peabody. Pip's dad was a WWII veteran. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese, who cut off his arm with a pocketknife. When he returned home, he was angry and bitter and would often snap at Pip. After one beating, Pip tried to call the police, but they only saw his father as a war hero pushed to his limits by a "bratty kid." They suggested he joined the boy scouts and learn some discipline. Unfortunately, Pip had the worst results. He hadn't earned a single badge due to a lazy scoutmaster and a bully fellow scouts. Pip got as bitter as his dad and, in 1955, took vengeance on his scout troop with a serious of fatal pranks. This got the attention of the Scorekeeper of Hyde Street, who made Pip an offer he couldn't refuse.

Creation

Pranky first appeared in Ghost Machine #1 in a story by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Major Story Arcs

Devour

For more information see: It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour #1

When Lily leaves the Heath Store, she is approached by Pranky. He tries to sell her Scout Cookies, but she refuses because she has made the decision to stick to her diet. After she walks away it is revealed that Pranky's cookies are covered in worms and maggots.