Mister Miracle (Scott Free)

Mister Miracle (Scott Free) is fictional superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Mister Miracle #1 (April 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby.

Fictional character biography

Mister Miracle was one of four series in Kirby’s ambitious but short-lived Fourth World saga. The character was inspired by the early illusionist career of comic book artist Jim Steranko, while the character’s relationship with Big Barda is based on Kirby’s relationship with his own wife.

Scott Free

Scott Free is the son of Izaya (Highfather), the ruler of New Genesis, and his wife Avia. However, as part of a diplomatic move to stop a destructive war against the planet Apokolips, Highfather agreed to an exchange of heirs with the galactic tyrant Darkseid; the exchange of heirs guaranteed that neither side would attack the other. Scott traded places with Darkseid’s second born son Orion.

Scott grew up in one of Granny Goodness’ “Terror Orphanages” with no knowledge of his own heritage. As he matured, Scott rebelled against the totalitarian ideology of Apokolips. Hating himself for being unable to fit in, he was influenced by Metron to see a future beyond Darkseid. Scott became part of a small band of pupils who were tutored in secret by the rebel Himon, a New Genesian living as a “Hunger Dog” on Apokolips. It was at these meetings that he met fellow pupil Big Barda, who would later become his wife.

Eventually, Scott Free escaped and fled to Earth. His escape, long anticipated and planned for by Darkseid, nullified the pact between Darkseid and Highfather and gave Darkseid the excuse he needed to revive the war with New Genesis. Once on Earth, he became the protégé of a circus Escape Artist, Thaddeus Brown, whose stage name was Mister Miracle.

Brown was impressed with Scott’s skills (especially as supplemented with various advanced devices he had taken from his previous home). Scott also befriended Brown’s assistant, a dwarf named Oberon. When Thaddeus Brown was murdered, Scott Free assumed the identity of Mister Miracle. Barda later followed Scott to Earth, and the two used their powers, equipment, and skills in the war against Darkseid, who was still interested in recapturing both of them. Eventually, tired of being chased on Earth by Darkseid’s servants, Scott returned to Apokolips and won his freedom by legal means, through trial by combat.

Scott Free later became a member of the Keith Giffen-era JLA (as did Barda and Oberon), which recast him and Big Barda as semi-retired super-heroes that sought to live quiet lives in the suburbs when they were not involved in Justice League-related adventures. In particular, Scott Free was recast as a hen-pecked husband, who often found himself on the receiving end of his wife’s temper, over her desire to live a quiet life on Earth.

During his time in the League, Scott developed an intense rivalry with League villain Manga Khan. The villainous intergalactic trader and black marketer repeatedly kidnapped Scott, ultimately convincing Scott’s conniving former manager Funky Flashman into forging documents forcing Scott to work for Manga as his personal entertainer. To force him to go along willingly, Khan replaced Scott with a life-like robot who was ultimately murdered by Despero during his first mission with the Justice League. Scott ultimately escaped from Manga Khan’s clutches and reunited with his wife and friends, though the shock was enough to cause Scott to ultimately quit the League and to take on a protege in the form of Shiloh Norman.

Ultimately Mr. Miracle was killed off in the Death of the New Gods mini-series by Jim Starlin. During the storyline (which began with the death of Big Barda), it was revealed that Scott could harness the power of the Anti-Life Equation, which he ultimately manifested in his attempt to avenge his wife. However, when he discovered that the cosmic “Source” that is worshipped by the New Gods was responsible for the extermination of all of the New Gods, Mr. Miracle lost his will to live and allowed the Source to kill him and reclaim the Anti-Life Equation power from him. It is unknown if he will return with the rest of the New Gods in Final
Crisis.

Originally Posted by Kain Darkwind of the Dicefreaks forums.

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Scott Free, Mr. Miracle
Medium outsider (Chaotic, Divine, Good)
Wounds	88 WP, 322 VP (23d8+138)
Initiative	+17
Speed	60 ft., fly 120 ft. (good)
AC	28 (+13 Dexterity, +5 natural), touch 33, flat footed 38
Base Attack/Grapple	+23/+28
Attack	Unarmed strike +43 melee (1d4 + 20)
Full Attack	Unarmed strike +43/+38/+33/+28 melee (1d4 + 20)
Space/Reach	5 ft. /5 ft.
Special Qualities	Damage reduction 15/evil, divine Escape Artist, improved evasion, improved uncanny dodge, uncanny dodge
Saves	Fort +34, Ref +43, Will +32
Abilities	Strength 20, Dexterity 37, Constitution 22, Intelligence 22, Wisdom 19, Charisma 20
Skills	Balance +51, Bluff +46, Climb +35, Demolitions +26, Diplomacy +28, Disable Device +47, Drive +33, Escape Artist +92 (+96 ropes), Gather Information +30, Handle Animal +25, Hide +54, Intimidate +24, Jump +36, Knowledge (technology) +47, Listen +29, Move Silently +54, Pilot +33, Ride +33, Sense Motive +45, Sleight of Hand +60, Spot +32, Survival +29, Swim +35, Tumble +54, Rope Use+54 (+58 bindings)
Feats	Dodge, Improved Initiative, lightning reflexes, Mobility, Nimble, Run, Skill Focus (Escape Artist)
Epic Feats	Epic Skill Focus (Escape Artist)
Climate/Terrain	New Genesis
Organization	Solitary (unique) or with Barda
Challenge Rating	18
Treasure	Double standard
Alignment	Chaotic Good

Divine Escape Artist: Scott Free may make a Escape Artist check against the DC of any effects that would hinder his movement or arrest it entirely. This includes spells and supernatural abilities that may already allow a save. Scott Free gains a +23 competence bonus on Escape Artist checks.

Possessions: Scott Free’s aeropads allow him to fly at a rate of 120 feet with good maneuverability.