Edward Blake / The Comedian — Watchmen Character Profile

About Edward Blake / The Comedian

A government-backed costumed hero found dead after an attack. His later pessimism is recalled by former teammates. It is revealed he was spying on Veidt, was murdered by him, and is the father of Laurie Jupiter.

Character Facts

Played by

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Appears in

Watchmen (2009)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Edward Blake / The Comedian — Conflict Attacker & Victim — Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic (Matt Frewer)

  Blake invaded Jacobi's home in a distressed state before his murder.

• Edward Blake / The Comedian — Family Illegitimate Daughter — Laurie Jupiter / Silk Spectre II (Malin Åkerman)

  Laurie is revealed to be the Comedian's secret biological daughter.

• Edward Blake / The Comedian — Conflict Mastermind & Victim — Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias (Matthew Goode)

  Veidt murdered Blake to silence him and advance his grand plan.

• Edward Blake / The Comedian — Narrative Investigator & Victim — Walter Kovacs / Rorschach (Jackie Earle Haley)

  Rorschach initiates the central investigation after discovering Blake's murder.

• Edward Blake / The Comedian — Social Former Teammate — Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II (Patrick Wilson)

  Dreiberg shares memories of Blake's disillusionment during their team days.

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