Religion: repentant 
Name: John Ackers
Classification:
supporting character
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #21 (Aug. 1991): "Faith: Part One"
Creators: Mike W. Barr, Bart Sears, Randy Elliott
Number of Appearances: 3
Defended or Helped by: Batman, Dr. Leslie Thompkins
Occupation: vigilante
Location: Gotham City, USA
Gender: male
Note: reformed druggie in a 3-issue story arc titled "Faith"
Batman saved druggies John Ackers from street thugs. Batman's ally Dr. Leslie Thompkins then treated Ackers. The grateful druggie tried to reform and formed a group known as the "Bat-Men." This was a group of volunteer vigilantes who wanted to help Batman with his crime-fighting work.
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #21 (Aug. 1991): "Faith: Part One"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=19699
- http://www.comicvine.com/john-ackers/29-28107/
- https://www.comics.org/issue/49999/
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=12303