Chase (comics)
Cameron Chase | |
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J.H. Williams III. | |
Publication information | |
Schedule | vol. 1: Monthly |
Format | Ongoing series |
Publication date | vol. 1: February 1998 – November 1998 |
No. of issues | vol. 1: 10 |
Main character(s) | Department of Extranormal Operations Suicide Squad Global Peace Agency |
Creative team | |
Written by | Daniel Curtis Johnson J.H. Williams, III Doug Moench |
Penciller(s) | J.H. Williams, III Robert P Hall Eric Canete Diego Barreto Greg Scott Yanick Paquette Kelley Jones Rick Burchett Charlie Adlard |
Inker(s) | John Beatty Mick Gray Shawn Martinbrough Rick Burchett Charlie Adlard |
Colorist(s) | J.H. Williams, III Gregory Wright Tom McCraw Digital Chameleon Lee Loughridge Kelley Jones |
Chase is a comic book series published by
The original Chase series was reprinted in graphic novel form in December 2011.
Fictional character biography
The series focused on Cameron Chase, an agent of the Department of Extranormal Operations tasked with monitoring and neutralizing metahuman threats to national security. A New York City resident and former private detective, Chase was recruited by Director Bones, head of the DEO's Northeastern division.[2][3]
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Cameron was the eldest daughter of Walter Chase. Walter led a secret second life as the little-known hero called the Acro-Bat who led a team of altruistic, but inexperienced, heroes known as the Justice Experience. Walter was murdered by a deranged ex-scientist named Doctor Trap, who used his cybernetic jaws to tear the hero's throat out.
Cameron has since been assigned to a number of cases, including one involving the
Cameron appeared as a supporting character in
In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. Director Bones eventually sends Chase to Gotham City in order to capture Batwoman, who is being investigated by the D.E.O. for possible connections to a terrorist cell.[5] During her investigation, she discovers that Beth Kane has been resurrected, and brings her to the D.E.O.[6] Chase attempts to arrest Batwoman during a confrontation at the Gotham waterfront, but Batwoman escapes after breaking's one of Cameron's arms.[7]
In 2016, DC Comics implemented a relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth", which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to "The New 52". Chase reappears as the Director of the D.E.O., helping Supergirl recover her powers in exchange for the latter to collaborate with the Department and its missions.[8]
Powers and abilities
- Cameron can dampen the superhuman talents of any metahuman within her sphere of influence when she is threatened. This ability appears to be subconscious.
- Cameron is proficient in the use of a handgun, and is a skilled investigator.
- She is also an excellent computer hacker.
Other versions
A version of Cameron Chase from the original Earth-Two was seen in the pages of "Infinite Frontier". She operated as X-Tract and brought different characters to Earth Omega so that Darkseid can conquer the Multiverse and access the Great Darkness. After Darkseid's plot is thwarted and Earth Omega disappears off the Multiverse radar, X-Tract and the New Gods of Apokolips pledge their loyalty to Darkseid who state that there are other seeking the power of the Great Darkness.[9]
In other media
Television
Cameron Chase appears in the
Miscellaneous
An Asian-American Cameron Chase is featured in the Smallville Season 11 digital comic based on the TV series where she battles threats like Prometheus and Felix Faust.[10]
Awards
The 1,000,000 issue was a part of the
References
- ^ Smith, Zack (November 3, 2006). "Chasing The Past: Looking Back on "Chase" with Johnson". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ "The Unofficial Chase Biography". Dcuguide.com. Retrieved 2016-01-08.
- ^ OCLC 213309017.
- ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
- ^ Batwoman (vol. 2) #1 (September 2011). DC Comics.
- ^ Batwoman (vol. 2) #20 (July 2013). DC Comics.
- ^ Batwoman (vol. 2) #3 (November 2011). DC Comics.
- ^ Supergirl: Rebirth #1 (August 2016). DC Comics.
- ^ Infinite Frontier #1-6. DC Comics.
- ^ Smallville: Lantern #2. DC Comics.
External links
- Chase at the Grand Comics Database
- Cameron Chase at the DCU Guide
- Cameron Chase at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards