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Trickster is a generic term to describe an individual who enjoys playing pranks on other people. In Japanese folkore and in some Native American traditions, the fox is considered a trickster spirit. Per the mythology, a Japanese fox spirit, or Kitsune, can assume the form of a human being. This type of supernatural creature has appeared on TV shows such as Teen Wolf.

Trickster has also been used as code name for a DC Comics super-villain, whose accepted general identity is that of James Jesse. The Trickster is a costumed criminal and foe of the Flash. he is known for wearing brightly colored outfits and sporting a wide array of hi-tech gadget, many of which appear toy-like in design.

Another character known as the Trickster, who pre-dates James Jesse, made a single appearance in "The Classroom Archer" vignette from Adventure Comics #239 in August, 1957. He was a foe of Green Arrow and this was his only known appearance.

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