- Rip Jagger is the real name of Judomaster in Peacemaker Season 2.
- He was introduced in 1941 by Quality Comics and was later acquired by DC Comics.
- In Peacemaker Season 2, Judomaster, or Rip Jagger, has been paired with John Economos.
One of the biggest strengths of James Gunn’s Peacemaker has always been its ability to dig into DC’s archives while mixing in original twists. Season 2 has doubled down on this formula, and Episode 3 gave fans another reason to perk up when the name Rip Jagger was dropped. For casual viewers, the name might have passed by without much weight. But for longtime DC readers, it rang a few nostalgic bells. So, who exactly is Rip Jagger in Peacemaker Season 2, and does he have roots in DC Comics? Let’s break it all down.
Who Is Rip Jagger in DC?
Rip Jagger is the real name of Judomaster in Peacemaker Season 2. Judomaster already has a presence in the Peacemaker universe, though in a very different form. Season 1 introduced Nhut Le’s Judomaster, a small but lethal fighter who became an unexpected fan favorite.
By bringing in Rip Jagger by name in Season 2, Gunn is essentially acknowledging the original Judomaster’s legacy. It could also be Gunn’s way of teasing more historical connections in the DCU, showing that Chris isn’t the only one struggling under the weight of complicated legacies.
Does Rip Jagger Exist in DC Comics?
Yes, Rip Jagger is a DC Comics character with roots going back to the Golden Age of comics. He first appeared in Military Comics #1 in 1941, published by Quality Comics before DC acquired the rights.
In the comics, Rip Jagger is better known by his superhero alias: Judomaster. A U.S. Army sergeant during World War II, he was saved by a Pacific island tribe and trained in martial arts, eventually adopting a bright red-and-yellow costume and fighting as their protector. Unlike more fantastical superheroes, Judomaster was a skilled human fighter with no powers, relying on hand-to-hand combat.
When DC absorbed Quality Comics in the 1950s, characters like Plastic Man and Blackhawk made smoother transitions. Judomaster, however, remained more of a niche figure, remembered mostly by comic historians and die-hard fans.
Who Plays Rip Jagger in Peacemaker?
Nhut Le plays Rip Jagger in Peacemaker. He is the same actor who portrayed Judomaster, who appeared in Peacemaker Season 1.
