Origin

The Trickster’s family was involved in the circus. Much like the Flying Graysons, (Dick Grayson AKA Robin’s family act) the Flying Jesses were amazing on the high wire. But, sadly James Jesse was afraid of falling. By creating a pair of Air-Walker shoes, which would allow him to waltz gracefully on thin air even if he fell, he conquered his fear. James thought if he could create nifty gadgets such as this he could become a notorious thief. Other modified toys the Trickster has made are explosive rubber chickens, razor sharp yo-yo and super speedy scooter.

Trickster II

After Jesse reformed and joined the FBI, a new younger Trickster emerged. He had stolen some of Trickster's gadgets and weapons. His name was Axel Walker and he had no morality. His psychopathic ways made the other Rogues uneasy at times. When Jesse was turned back into a criminal by the Top, he returned to his role as the Trickster and beat up Axel, warning him to never put on the Trickster outfit again. Axel encountered Detective Chimp who found out that he was the man behind a crime he had been investigating.

Countdown

The Trickster has been through at lot in the Countdown series. He's fought some new foes and encountered some old pals. Jessie James has become closer to the Pied Piper, literally. He and Piper have been handcuffed together. But, their friendship was made short for Deadshot has managed to supposedly kill the Trickster. The Countdown has made the Trickster popular again, but at what cost?

Prank

In the Live-Action TV series of Flash the Trickster, Jesse James had a sidekick. Her name was Prank and the relationship between her and the Trickster was simular to the one the Joker and Harley Quinn share. She craved the Trickster's attention and dressed like a Jester.