Been There, Shaped History: Name an American historical figure or event chances are that Crane has met them or influenced their outcome in some way.Badass Teacher: Both his original pre-war occupation and his modern-era cover story.Badass Longcoat: Rarely seen without it.Badass Bookworm: Ichabod was a history professor before he was conscripted.
Badass Baritone: A certified badass with a resonating voice to match.Agent Mulder: It helps that, skeptic though he was in his own day, he has.well, let's just say he's seen and been through a lot.This version is far more honorable and selfless and a devoted soldier of justice to the go. Adaptational Heroism: In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod is portrayed as a selfish Gold Digger who wanted to get the daughter and land of a wealthy farmer.Even his credentials have been bumped up a bit from simple country schoolteacher to an Oxford professor of history. Adaptational Badass: To go with his handsome new looks, this Ichabod has gone from a superstitious coward to a centuries-old badass.This Crane is played by that guy to the right. Adaptational Attractiveness: The Ichabod Crane from the original short story is a spindly, lanky, nebbish type, with big ears and a long pointed nose, although still suave and charming enough to be considered attractive.Action Dad: Is both a father (granted, one in complicated circumstances) and a brilliant fighter.The Ace: He's easily this among the heroes, being the best in literately everything, be it fighting, being smart, analyzing and searching for information.Despite his skeptical knowledge of the supernatural in life, he has been an invaluable resource following his resurrection due to his detailed knowledge of supernatural traditions. Having beheaded the Horseman during a Battle in 1781, he was brought back to life along with the Horseman due to their blood mixing when they both died. And now what do I press? Pound? What's pound?"Ī former history professor at Oxford University prior to the American Revolution, Ichabod Crane came to America with the British before switching sides and becoming a spy for the Patriots. If you will be so kind, please leave your name, rank, and an address where I may reach you, and I will return this correspondence in a timely manner.