James C. Black

James C. Black (also known as Jim as that is what Sheila commonly called him by).

James is the biological father of Fisk and Lucy who both inherited some of their father's genetic traits such most notable being their black fur.

Little is known about James when it came to what kind of person he was by personality, let alone what kind of stuff he was into when it came to hobbies. All that is known is that he was Sheila's husband who she was married to. It is not ever mentioned when exactly him and Sheila got married, but it is easy to assume that they must have gotten married during the early years of the Vietnam War.

And since it was the Vietnam War just like many men at the, James was drafted and sent to fight in Vietnam where he was KIA months before Lucy and Fisk were born. As a result Fisk and Lucy never got to meet their father, let alone get to even know who he was as a person. And Sheila herself now being a widow had to raise her children by herself.

Throughout the story of Better Days, James is mentioned many times whether by name or being simply implied. As Fisk grew up he eventually began to feel somewhat proud that his dad fought and died for his country.

Later on in Thicker Than Water, after Fisk and his sister Lucy attend their grandfather's funeral they both visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. where they both come across the name of their father engraved on the wall. Which upon seeing this, Fisk breaks into tears feeling that he wished he had knew his biological father. To which Lucy would then comfort him afterwards.

Later at the end of the chapter, Fisk tells his friends and family that he is joining the Army which is a shock to them especially his mother Sheila. Whether Fisk joined the military due to the fact his father's history is unknown as it is possible that Fisk might of did so on his own accord instead.