Origin
Formerly a congressman, Dirk Prescott was run out of town when his homosexuality was discovered. Resolving that, if he was going to be treated as a criminal he should at least act like one, he became an outlaw.
Creation
Dirk Prescott was created by Lilah Sturges and Sergio Aragonés. He made his first appearance in House of Mystery #21.
Major Story Arcs
House of Mystery
Riding with fellow outlaw Blind Buck, Dandy Dirk rides into a town that is being attacked by a strange abomination. He and Buck try to fight it, but in the scuffle Buck loses his glasses. Dirk is caught up by the creature, and manages to snatch an explosive as it pulls him in. He detonates the bomb, killing himself and the monster, saving Buck and the town.
Powers and Abilities
Dandy Dirk has no known superhuman powers or abilities. He is a skilled gunslinger and robber.