The Wizard seemingly came out of nowhere in 1976. He joined the newest line-up of Liberty Force along with Alley Cat, Chain, Razzle and the long-term member, Freddy Freedom (who changed his name to Captain Freedom during his tenure as team leader [1976-1978]). Liberty Force spent most of the late 1970s in and around New York City, battling crime on the street level as well as the odd threat from outer space or even Canada. Their predecessors were more mobile, but the 1970 team were more intrinsically linked to the Big Apple.

The Wizard was the first African American superhero, not including those who were active in the Golden Age as 'adventurers'. He was born in New York City and learned about secret magic from his great grandmother, who had once lived in Liberia. She brought across ancient stones and artefacts which she bestowed upon her great-grandson when she received a vision telling her that he was the chosen one. Her own daughter, the Wizard's grandmother, was furious and believed the secret knowledge was wasted on the boy.

The boy was determined to prove his grandmother wrong, and so Jackson Calloway became a serious scholar in the mystic arts. He absorbed all his great grandmother could tell him, as well as copious amounts of esoteric books from stores dotted along the Village.

He never did explain how he was drafted into the Liberty Force but once there he proved to be a solid and resourceful member. He survived the Gang Wars of 1977, even though some others did not. He moved with the times, slipping easily into a solo career during the team's quiet times. He adventured through dimensions and battled mystic threats that his team mates had no idea about.

In the end, though, Calloway lost his heart.

His great grandmother had died early on in his career, satisfied that he now had the powers she was told to pass on to him. But in 1979, after the Liberty Force disbanded due to internal bickering, Calloway's brother died of an over dose. The effect on his family was heartbreaking. Calloway gave up his adventuring lifestyle and focussed on his studies which had been abandoned years earlier.

He became a lawyer and worked tirelessly during the 1980s as a street lawyer, volunteering his time to help those who could not afford other legal assistance.

Jackson Calloway was given secret magic power as a young child and during these early years he was guided by his great grandmother who pushed him into his destiny. Once he had been accepted into the Liberty Force he realised that his powers and knowledge could help people and he gave as much as he could, never faltering along the way. He fought valiantly and cared deeply. Amongst the Liberty Force he was considered to be the soft one, but that tag was something that made Calloway proud. While the rest of the team started to become cynical, Calloway remained empathetic.

The Wizard is a mellow and caring hero, and although his enemies often try to use those personality traits against him, the Wizard always triumphs.

"Feel the vibe, man, stretching from you to me and back again, like some beautiful thread from the destiny serpent!"

The Wizard is a serious wielder of magic, something he gained from several sources including his great grandmother and arcane books from all over New York City. He has attracted some attention from extradimensional beings who have spent some time tutoring him, as well as other mystics who have found his superhero career interesting enough to show him some of their own knowledge and power.

Although he has a wide range of spells, he generally uses magic to create shields, to animate objects which can be used to wrap up opponents or fly through the air; and illusions. He also carries a protective amulet from his great grandmother.

The Wizard is an African American in his twenties, with a sizeable afro hair-do, long sideburns and a small goatee beard. As the Wizard, he wears an orange and green striped t-shirt which is fairly tight, and light green flared trousers. On his wrists he wears golden wrist guards, like all of the Liberty Force; and he makes sure to wear anti-nuclear peace signs on his belt.

When he is not running around New York City as the Wizard, Calloway wears flares and silk shirts, and tries to keep his 'fro under control: something he doesn't worry about when he is the Wizard.