Gomez Addams

Gomez Addams's backstory varies by version, with the original cartoons having no background, while adaptations have added details. He is often depicted as a wealthy, eccentric gentleman of Castilian Spanish descent who loves Morticia, fencing, and cigars. Recent versions, like the Wednesday series, explore a more mysterious past involving Nevermore Academy and a murder accusation. The original 1938–1988 cartoons did not give him a first name or detailed backstory. He was simply the patriarch of the family, described by creator Charles Addams as a "crafty schemer" with a jolly, sentimental side. He was later named Gomez Adams and portrayed as having a Castilian Spanish descent and a passion for eccentric investments, fencing, and cigars. The films starring Raul Julia maintained his romantic and flamboyant nature, with his wealth coming from absurd investments. Gomez and Morticia's love story is a central part of his history. In the Wednesday series, it's revealed that Gomez was originally set up with Morticia's sister but fell for Morticia instead after meeting her at a rave. In the Wednesday series, Gomez attended Nevermore Academy and was known for being a "Spark" due to his electric powers, which he shared with his brother Fester. He also had a rivalry with a human named Garrett Gates who was also in love with Morticia. Gomez is often depicted as an attorney who occasionally defends his own family in court. He is described as a billionaire, with his fortune coming from a variety of strange investments. The Wednesday series adds a layer of mystery by including a past murder accusation against Gomez, which adds to the Gothic drama of the Addams family's history. The series hints at the Addams family's ties to supernatural traditions, which may play a role in Gomez's mysterious past.