Solstice (character)
Solstice | |
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J. T. Krul (writer) Nicola Scott (artist) | |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Kiran Singh |
Species | Metahuman |
Team affiliations | Teen Titans |
Abilities | Light manipulation Flight |
Solstice is a
Publication history
Solstice made her first appearance in
Fictional character biography
The daughter of two prominent archaeologists named Vijay and Rani, Kiran Singh is a teenager from
Kiran later appears at an archaeological dig in Mohenjo-daro, where her parents are now working alongside Helena Sandsmark, Cassie's mother.[3] After nightfall, Vijay and Rani go out for a walk, but mysteriously disappear without telling anyone. Kiran is shown to be concerned, and begins using her abilities to search the dark for her parents.[4] After an adventure with the Teen Titans, Kiran rescues her family and is invited to join the team.[5] She remains with the team for their final adventure, where they face the Legion of Doom. She and Miss Martian work together to defeat Sun Girl.[6]
Following the events of Flashpoint, history is rewritten as part of The New 52 so that the incarnation of the Teen Titans Kiran joined never existed. However, Red Robin is shown watching a news report from India showing Kiran using her powers.[7]
In the following issue, Kiran is shown to be incarcerated in the same facility as Kid Flash. Her powers appear to have been altered by N.O.W.H.E.R.E, giving her body a black, smokey appearance with light shining through various cracks and openings. Despite the changes and abuse she suffered however, she seems to retain her good and hopeful nature. She joined the new incarnation of Teen Titans.[8]
During the Heroes in Crisis storyline, Solstice was seen discussing how long she is in while being traumatized. She is presumably dead after her return from the 31st Century.[9]
In the Watchmen sequel Doomsday Clock, Solstice was listed as being part of India's sanctioned superhero team called the Doomed.[10]
Powers and abilities
The extent of Solstice's abilities are currently unknown, but she has displayed the ability to generate bright, golden blasts of light from her hands, as well as generate concussive blasts of light energy. Kiran also possesses a tattoo on her right wrist, which glows whenever she uses her abilities. Her costume itself appears to be made of solid light, and Kiran is able to generate the costume around her body at will, as well as cause it to dissipate when she needs to return to her civilian identity.[2] During the battle with Lady Zand, she also displays the power of flight, though how she flies has not yet been explained.
Following the reboot, Solstice retains all of her abilities, but her body has been altered to resemble black smoke that emits blue light, shining through her eyes, mouth, and cracks in her skin. It could possibly represent the summer solstice and the winter solstice.
References
- ^ a b DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » Solstice Revealed
- ^ a b Wonder Girl (vol. 2) #1
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 3) #89
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 3) #90
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 3) #97
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 3) #98-100
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 4) #1
- ^ Teen Titans (vol. 4) #2
- ^ Heroes in Crisis #3. DC Comics.
- ^ Doomsday Clock #5. DC Comics.