Jacques DuQuesne

Origin

The first Swordsman was Jacques DuQuesne. He along with Trickshot helped train the Avenger known as Hawkeye. Jacques was caught stealing money from the circus that all three men worked for as performers. He would later join the Avengers as a spy for the Mandarin, but was discovered by Captain America. After the betrayal of the team he left their ranks. At that point he worked for Egghead, Batroc's Brigade, and the Lethal Legion. Eventually rejoined the Avengers for the assault on Olympus. He would later travel around the world as a drunken mercenary. Until the woman known as Mantis entered his life. She helped Jacques regain his self-respect back. He would once again rejoined the Avenger ranks along with Mantis. Jacques sacrificed his life to save Mantis from Kang in the " Celestial Madonna" saga. Swordsman's sword was created by the Madarin from Mukluan Technology. It served as a melee weapon, fire energy blast of various types, as well as fire and gas.

For the other Swordsmen see: Philip Javert or Andreas Strucker

Alternate Realities

Earth-398

In this reality Philip Javert was the Swordsman and he was a member of the Queen's Guard.