Zachary Hale Comstock

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"The Lord forgives everything, but I'm just the prophet... So I don't have to."

- Father Comstock

Zachary Hale Comstock or Father Comstock is a character in BioShock Infinite. He is the leader of The Founders, the ultra-nationalist party that founded the floating city of Columbia. Within Columbia, Comstock is known as a prophet, earning the nickname "Father Comstock", since he has, or at least claims to have, the ability to predict the future of Columbia, attacks from his enemies, and the actions of Booker DeWitt. His similar appearence  with  Booker DeWitt  and  a mong other achievements, he is also known as the "Hero of the Battle of Wounded Knee"  like Booker. Comstock was once married until his wife was killed by  Daisy Fitzroy  sometime before Friday, February 13, 1903.

Elizabeth asks Booker to help her find Comstock, as she says he can help her control her powers. This may be because Elizabeth could possibly be Comstock's daughter, as noted on this propaganda poster warning: The seed of the Prophet shall sit the throne and drown in flame the mountains of man.  Then again, Cornelius Slate mentions that Comstock is a false Prophet and a liar, such as his claimed heroics at the Battle of Wounded Knee for example. As a result, the duo must travel through Columbia to reach Comstock House.

Behind The Scenes

 * Although his appearance as a Prophet shows that he is much older with white hair and a full beard, in early gameplay footage, he appeared on political banners as middle-aged, with darker hair and clean shaven.