Father Delgado

Father Delgado
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Cloak and Dagger #1 (October 1983)
Created by Bill Mantlo and Rick Leonardi
In-story information
Alter ego Father Francis Xavier Delgado

Father Francis Xavier Delgado is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

The character, created by Bill Mantlo and Rick Leonardi, first appeared in Cloak and Dagger #1 (October 1983).

Fictional character biography

Father Delgado preached at the Holy Ghost Church which was located in the slums of Hell's Kitchen. He arrived at his church one day to find Cloak and Dagger who came seeking sanctuary. After hearing their story, he chose to honor their wishes of being discreet and fed and housed them. He even led away police detective Brigid O'Reilly and defended them from the police.[1] His church has acted as their superhero base of sorts and has aided other heroes like Spider-Man and the New Mutants.[2] Later, Delgado accompanies Cloak and Dagger to visit Dagger's mother, Melissa Bowen. When she turns out to be cruel and uncaring, Dagger blights her and returns to Cloak and Delgado.[3] Delgado is shown to detest Cloak and Dagger's vigilante efforts, but can't stand to see them leave, particularly Dagger as he wants to "rescue" her from Cloak's "satanic" life.[4] The duo along with the newly transformed Brigid, who had become Mayhem, rescue Delgado from criminals who were posing as a religious group.[5]

While thankful for being rescued, Delgado still feared that Cloak and Dagger's souls were corrupted by demons. Both the congregation and Daimon Hellstrom deny performing an exorcism for him, so he attempts to do so himself. He is stopped by Mayhem who ridicules him for his selfishness. Ashamed, Delgado prays.[6] When Dagger returns to the church, Delgado confronts Cloak and forces him to leave with holy water. His actions inadvertently awaken the Predator, the demon responsible for Cloak's hunger, and resurrect the spirit of Jack the Ripper. When Dagger learns that Delgado turned Cloak away she angrily leaves him. Delgado is later taken away to a psychiatric hospital by the congregation.[7] He is placed in a padded cell and tells Mayhem that he has lost his faith.[8] Dagger later visits Delgado and learns that he appears to be sane, however it is quickly revealed that he is under the control of Mister Jip who is keeping him alive and who he sees as his God. He is visited by Dagger's uncle, Michael Bowen, who has replaced Delgado at the Holy Ghost Church. As the two pray together, Delgado secretly prays to Mister Jip and plots to kill Dagger who he views as a temptress.[9]

He soon leaves the hospital and tells Cloak that he is feeling better now, but in actuality he is working close with Mister Jip and his assistant Night.[10] Delgado begins working for Michael Bowen and once again feigns sanity even when he encounters a blind Dagger of whom he must restrain himself from.[11] While sweeping the church, Delgado is visited by Ecstasy. Feeling that this is part of a test by Mister Jip, Delgado lets slip where Dagger is. Thinking he has failed, Disciplinarian enters looking for Ecstasy. Delgado tries to fight him off, but is shot.[12] He recuperates in the hospital, but is convinced that he has failed the Lord due to Cloak and Dagger being together again. Dagger visits him and as she is thanking him for his bravery in protecting her, he continues to plot to kill her.[13]

In other media

Father Delgado appears in Marvel's Cloak & Dagger portrayed by Jaime Zevallos.[14] This version is a school counselor and a priest at St. Sebastian High School. Unlike his comic book counterpart, Delgado is helpful, particularly with Tyrone, and tries to dissuade him from negative thoughts.[15] In "Back Breaker", Delgado confronts Tyrone when he lashes out to one of his classmates. He attempts to analyze him by punishing him. When Tyrone tries to leave, he sees Delgado's fear of him having either killed, or potentially kill a child due to his hidden alcoholism. After that experience, Father Delgado quotes to Tyrone "just go."[16] Following the Terrors incident, Father Delgado was seen at Tyrone's house with Tyrone's parents and the police.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Cloak and Dagger #2-4
  2. ↑ Marvel Team-Up Annual #6
  3. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2 #4
  4. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2 #5
  5. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2 #6
  6. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 2 #7-9
  7. ↑ Marvel Graphic Novel #34
  8. ↑ Strange Tales Vol. 2 #13
  9. ↑ Strange Tales Vol. 2 #14-15
  10. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 3 #2-3
  11. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 3 #6
  12. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 3 #8
  13. ↑ Cloak and Dagger Vol. 3 #9-10
  14. ↑ Highfill, Samantha (April 16, 2018). "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger: Jaime Zevallos and Emma Lahana's characters are revealed". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  15. ↑ Lopez, Alex Garcia (director); Joe Pokaski (writer) (June 7, 2018). "Suicide Sprints". Marvel's Cloak & Dagger. Season 1. Episode 2. Freeform.
  16. ↑ Woolnough, Jeff (director); Niceole R. Levy & Peter Calloway (writer) (July 26, 2018). "Back Breaker". Marvel's Cloak & Dagger. Season 1. Episode 9. Freeform.
  17. ↑ Yip, Wayne (director); Joe Pokaski (writer) (August 3, 2018). "Colony Collapse". Marvel's Cloak & Dagger. Season 1. Episode 10. Freeform.
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