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Salem the Witch Girl
First appearance | The New Golden Age #1 (2022) |
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Created by | Geoff Johns, Todd Nauck |
Teams | Doctor Fate Young Justice Society |
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Aliases | Salem the Witch-Girl |
Salem the Witch Girl is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is the sidekick and apprentice of the original Doctor Fate.
Salem Rula Nader, introduced in "
In the final issue of "Flashpoint Beyond", Salem was among the thirteen missing Golden Age superheroes found in the
Salem later meets
Salem and Khalid join forces with Batman and other Justice Society members to recruit former villains who became later members in the future. During a confrontation with Grundy, Salem's spell backfires, turning him into a skeleton. Khalid brings Salem to the Tower of Fate to lift her curse as they appear outside the gates of Limbo Town, but is attacked by Salem who believes she is the rightful bearer of the Doctor Fate mantle due to her displacement in time having costed her the opportunity. Khalid opts to distance himself from her until she can let go of her disdain for him, teleporting her away and suggesting she find a new path with the Justice Society.[8]
Jakeem Thunder later asked Salem the Witch Girl if ghosts can be killed when it comes to the point where they'll have to deal with Gentleman Ghost. Salem the Witch Girl states to Jakeem "Souls are easy to destroy. Especially the bad ones".[9]
Salem the Witch Girl accompanied
Sand Demon
Sand Demon (Eddie Slick) is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Eddie Slick is the manager of the wrestler King Crusher and provided him with mutative steroids to win a match. However, Firestorm eventually defeated him while exposing the steroid operation in the process.[11] Eddie was later exposed to the same drugs as his wrestler and buried in the Nevada Desert for exposing the drug ring behind the steroids leaving the gangsters broke. Developing the power to control sand, he sought revenge and crossed paths with Firestorm.[12] Firestorm thought that Sand Demon was Martin Stein, who had become too crazy to reason with. He used his powers to overheat Sand Demon enough to turn him into glass, which shattered when it hit the floor.[13]
Sand Demon in other media
An alternate universe incarnation of Eddie Slick / Sand Demon appears in
- Turton also portrays the Eddie Slick of Earth-1, a human arsonist and career criminal who served time in Blackgate Penitentiary.
Sardath
Mia Saunders
Mia Saunders first appeared in JSA: All Stars #2 (1999). Mia is the infant daughter of Kendra Saunders (Hawkgirl). As a teenager, Kendra got pregnant with Mia and had to give her up for adoption to an Oregon couple. It is later revealed that Kendra regularly visits her daughter.
Scorcher
Scorcher is the name of different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Bike Buzzard's version
The first Scorcher is the leader of the Bike Buzzards and took part in the Sand Scrambler racing event. Scorcher and the Bike Buzzards used unorthodox methods to win the event and were then defeated by the Teen Titans.[14]
Arsonist version
The second version is an unnamed arsonist with a flamethrower.[15]
Cynthia Brand
Cynthia Brand is a pyrokinetic supervillain who is an enemy of Scare Tactics.[16]
First Dark Nemesis version
The first Scorcher that is a member of
Second Dark Nemesis version
The second Scorcher, a member of Dark Nemesis, is a pyrokinetic female and the successor of the previous version. She and the rest of Dark Nemesis were sent to acquire the files on Apex and were easily taken down by a refocused Titans.[20]
Scorcher in other media
An original incarnation of Scorcher appears in the
Scream Queen
Creators: Len Kaminski and Anthony Williams. First appearance: Showcase '96 #11 (December 1996).
Nina Skorzeny, a.k.a. the Scream Queen, was the vampire lead singer of Scare Tactics.
A member of the Skorzeny clan of vampires in Markovia, Nina's family was wiped out by a group of vampire killers called the Graveyard Shift. The group was responsible for many vampire concentration camps as they attempted to exterminate all the vampires in Markovia. Nina was able to survive their efforts and escaped to America. This left her with a deep distrust of humans, whom she called "breathers" or "normals."
After making it to America, she was captured by R-Complex, a government agency that subjected her to numerous experiments. She was eventually rescued by the efforts of Arnold Burnsteel and Fate. The pair also freed Fang, Slither, and Gross-Out. Burnsteel suggested the group form a band to serve as cover while they try to outrun R-Complex agents.
The Scream Queen met Catwoman on one occasion. The pair battled Graveyard Shift members and an elderly vampire in Gotham City. Nina was forced to kill the vampire to save Catwoman's life. She felt some guilt over killing a member of her kind to save a human, but the pair had bonded, and Catwoman became one of the few humans that the Scream Queen saw as a friend.
Eventually, the Scream Queen began to change her view of her Scare Tactics teammates, finally seeing them as friends. Following Slither's death, Nina arranged for the group to take his ashes and throw them in his father's face. She also bit and sucked all the alcohol from Burnsteel's system when he got drunk to deal with his grief. Following Gross-Out's transformation and departure from Earth, the group was left with only three members. They vowed to carry on, however, and set out to search for new members.
The Scream Queen first appeared in DC Rebirth Suicide Squad (vol. 5) Annual #1 (October 2018).
Scream Queen in other media
- An original, unidentified incarnation of the Scream Queen based on Silver Banshee makes a non-speaking appearance in the teaser for the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Trials of the Demon!". She and Scarecrow join forces in a plot to spread fear gas through pumpkins on Halloween, only to be foiled by Batman and the Flash.
- An original incarnation of Scream Queen appears in Crime Syndicate's "Made-Men" under Johnny Quick's command.
Shango
First appearance | Firestorm the Nuclear Man #95 (March 1990) |
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Created by | John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake |
Abilities | African Storm God wields a magical stone labrys |
Aliases | Shango |
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Shango is an adaptation of the deity Sàngó from the Yorùbá culture for the DC Universe.
The character, adapted by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, first appeared in Firestorm the Nuclear Man #95 (March 1990).
Within the context of the stories, Shango is a deity and the war chief of the
Shark
First appearance | Commando: Showcase #3 (July–August 1956) Hardwicke: Detective Comics #253 (March 1958) Mutated tiger shark: Green Lantern (vol. 2) #24 (October 1963) |
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Created by | Commando: Robert Kanigher (script) Russ Heath (art) Hardwicke: Dave Wood (script) Sheldon Moldoff (art) Mutated tiger shark: John Broome (script) Gil Kane (art) |
The Shark is the name of three fictional characters in DC Comics publications, none of which should be confused with King Shark.
First version
The first Shark is a non-superpowered commando. Along with his companions named Sardine and Whale, he is part of the World War II-era fighting unit called the Frogmen. His sole appearance is in Showcase #3 (July–August 1956). The story was written by Robert Kanigher, and illustrated by Russ Heath.
Second version
The second Shark is the secret identity of criminal Gunther Hardwicke. He is a member of the Terrible Trio, along with the Fox and the Vulture. He wears a shark mask and uses fish-themed technology to commit crimes. This Shark—and the Terrible Trio—debuted in Detective Comics #253 (March 1958).
Third version
The third Shark, who has used the aliases T. S. Smith and Karshon in the past, debuted in Green Lantern (vol. 2) #24 (October 1963).[22] He is a tiger shark that rapidly mutated after exposure to nuclear waste (later retconned to be part of the Kroloteans' experiments in Green Lantern (vol. 4) #4 (October 2005)).[23] The rapid evolutionary growth gives him high intelligence, a humanoid appearance and telepathic powers, but leaves him with his bloodthirsty shark instincts. This Shark has fought Green Lantern II, as well as Superman,[24] Aquaman,[25] the Justice League of America[26] and the Black Condor II.[27] The Shark's portrayal on the cover of Action Comics #456 (February 1976) was inspired by the hit 1975 film Jaws.[28]
Karshon would return following DC Rebirth as a member of the Suicide Squad.[29]
Shark in other media
- The Shark appears in The All-New Super Friends Hour, voiced by Robert Ridgely.
- The Shark makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Secret Society.
- The Shark makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- Karshon appears in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, portrayed by Indya Moore.[30] This version is an Atlantean and the leader of the Council of Atlantis.
Shat-Ru
First appearance | Doctor Fate vol. 2 #25 (February 1991) |
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Created by | William Messner-Loebs, Vince Giarrano |
Teams | Lords of Order |
Abilities | Immense magical powers and possession. Charismatic personality. |
Aliases | Kent Nelson Sr. |
Shat-Ru is a supporting character appearing in
Shat-Ru would later challenge Inza Cramer Nelson as Doctor Fate, becoming trapped in the previous, old body of Kent Nelson unable to release himself without risking his destruction. Over time, Shat-Ru bonds with Nelson and Inza while posing as Kent's grandfather whom he is supposedly named to continue his work as a college teacher teaching archaeology. He also serves as Nelson's patron temporarily and enters into an intimate relationship with the human Dorothea.[31]
Shift
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Shift is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
A fragment of Metamorpho became sentient and took on the name of Shift.[32]
Rex attempts to reassimilate his "twin", but the Outsiders convince him that the twin deserves the chance to lead his own life. This second Metamorpho chose the name "Shift" and develops a relationship with
After the events of
Shiv
First appearance | DCU Villains Secret Files and Origins #1 (April 1999) |
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Created by | Geoff Johns and Tom Mandrake |
Teams | Injustice Society |
Abilities | Sword wielder and power item user |
Aliases | Shiv |
Shiv is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She appeared in 11 issues of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., two issues of JSA and four issues of JSA All-Stars.
Cindy Burman is the daughter of the supervillain the
Shiv was also a member of
In the pages of "The New Golden Age", Shiv and Dragon King were seen in a flashback fighting Stargirl and S.T.R.I.P.E.[35]
Shiv in other media
Cindy Burman appears in
Silver Ghost
The Silver Ghost is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the character, created by Gerry Conway and Ric Estrada, first appeared in Freedom Fighters #1 (March 1976).
Raphael van Zandt
Within the context of the stories, Raphael van Zandt is a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains as the Silver Ghost. He opposes the Freedom Fighters in general and Firebrand in particular.
Second version
In an untold story of Earth-Two, this Silver Ghost is a detective who wanted to become a vigilante like Batman. After witnessing Batman defeat some criminals without weapons, Silver Ghost decided not to be a vigilante.[37]
Silver Ghost in other media
A genderbent incarnation of Raphael van Zandt / Silver Ghost named Raya van Zandt appears in
Sidd
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Sidd is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Sidd is a minor villain in Batman: The Brave and the Bold and later teams up with Clayface and Facade in Justice League.
Silver Scarab
Silver Scarab is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Hector Hall
Silver Scarab II
An unidentified person operated as the second Silver Scarab when impersonating Hector Hall. He was depicted as an ally of Hath-Set.[38]
Sin
Stretch Skinner
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Hiram "Stretch" Skinner is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Hiram "Stretch" Skinner is a novice private eye detective who is unnaturally tall and thin. He would become the sidekick of Wildcat.[39]
Skeeter
First appearance | Action Comics Annual #1 (October 1987) |
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Created by | John Byrne and Art Adams |
Aliases | Skeeter |
Skeeter (Ellie Mae Skaggs) was a girl turned into vampire in 1865. As vampire she has superhuman strength and speed, psychic powers and the ability to transform into a more monstrous form.
Skyhook
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Skyhook (Aleister Hook) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was created by John Byrne for Superman Vol. 2 #15.
Hook is a century old physician turned criminal based in London who uses children to commit crimes. He was turned into a winged demon by Blaze.[40]
Skyhook in other media
Aleister Hook appears in
Skyman
Skyman is the name of different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Sylvester Pemberton
Klar-Don
Klar-Don is a Kryptonian who was Superman's predecessor in fighting crime on Earth before the destruction of Krypton. When crimefighting, he operated under the alias of "Skyman". Superman learned of Skyman when Professor Hugo Blaine mentally sent Superman back in time where he experienced the lives of his Kryptonian genetic doubles.[41]
Jacob Colby
Jacob Colby is one of the first official subjects for Lex Luthor's "Everyman Project". Luthor's project grants superpowers to Colby, who is given the codename "Skyman" after Luthor buys the rights to Infinity, Inc. from the Pemberton Estate. This Skyman had the power to control the air and the power of flight. Colby later becomes romantically involved with his teammate Starlight.[42]
It is later revealed that Colby had been killed by his teammate Everyman who consumed Colby's body and gained the ability to assume his form, posing as Colby since his murder (fooling even Starlight with his deception).[43]
Garrison Slate
First appearance | Blue Beetle (vol. 6) #12 |
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Created by | Len Wein, Joey Cavalieri and Paris Cullins |
Garrison Slate is the founder of
Garrison Slate in other media
Slobo
Felicity Smoak
Safiyah Sohail
Safiyah Sohail is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is depicted as the former lover of Kate Kane who keeps the pirate nation of Coryana in check.[45]
Safiyah Sohail in other media
Johnny Sorrow
Sparky
Sparky is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Sparkington J. Northrup
Sparkington J. Northrup is a teenager who became the sidekick of Blue Beetle.[47][48]
In the pages of "
Freedom Fighters villain
An unnamed comic fan was among those who were recruited into the Crusaders by Silver Ghost. As Sparky, he possessed pyrokinesis.[50]
Speed Demon
Speed Demon is an alias used by different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #15 (September 1956).[51]
Jimmy Olsen
Jerry McGee
The second version, Jerry McGee, is Tina McGee's husband. He was a scientist for Genetech where he took the drug Steroid B-19 which gave him superhuman strength, speed and endurance. Jerry wanted revenge on his wife for leaving him, which brought him into conflict with Wally West.[52] After the Flash managed to help him off the speed drug, Jerry eventually returned to his estranged wife and assisted Velocity-enhanced speedsters.[53]
Speed Demon in other media
- Elements of the character appear on The Flash.
- A connection with Tina McGee and knowledge of tachyon enhancement are seen in the first season with Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash.
- The Speed Demon alias and Velocity creation and dependence are seen in the Hunter Zolomon / Zoom.
- A connection with Tina McGee and knowledge of tachyon enhancement are seen in the
Horten Spence
Horten Spence is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Horten Spence is a photojournalist at the Gothamite News who is paired up with Vicki Vale. They are sent to investigate the Fever phenomenon. While scouting out the buildings, they run into some members of the Street Demonz. They attack Vicki, but Horten protects her. Vicki then kisses Horten as Batman swings overhead.[54]
Horten Spence in other media
Horten Spence appears in the Batwoman episode "Time Off for Good Behavior", portrayed by Jaime M. Callica. This version is a former reporter for the Gotham Gazette.
Spin
Spin is a
Mr. Auerbach, first appearing in The Flash (vol. 2) #238 (May 2008), was the son of a media mogul whose holdings included the cable news network KN News. He pursued a career in journalism, hoping to work his way up in his father's company. While working on a story, he met Edwar Martinez, who was capable of sensing the fears in others and making them a reality. Auerbach eventually was put in charge of KN News, where he had a hand in determining much of the content that the network covered. He also led a double life as the villain Spin. He kept Edwar captive in the basement of the new building, hooking him up to machines and forcing him to watch the news coverage. In this setting, Spin was able to channel and direct Edwar's amazing ability. His first caper was robbing a
Spin in other media
A female character loosely based on Spin named Spencer Young appears in
Stalnoivolk
First appearance | Firestorm the Nuclear Man #67 (January 1988) |
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Created by | John Ostrander and Joe Brozowski |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, durability and longevity |
Aliases | Ivan Illyich Gort |
Further reading
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Stalnoivolk (Стальнойволк or "Steel Wolf") is a supervillain in the DC Universe.
The character, created by
Ivan Illyich Gort is a Russian who underwent government experiments during World War II. He loyally serves the Soviet Union under the codename "Stalnoivolk" as a symbol of Russia's resistance to Nazi Germany. After the death of Joseph Stalin, he is exiled to Siberia for his participation in the purging of Ukraine.[55]
He is reactivated just before the Soviet Union dissolves by Major Zastrow, leader of the
Star Sapphire
Star Sapphire is the name of several fictional characters in
The Star Sapphires are one of the seven
The original Star Sapphire's powers are vast. She is equipped with an arsenal of weapons, including a replicate Zamaron star sapphire, of unknown origin. She also has a variety of personal powers, though whether they stem from herself or her personal armament is unclear. She is also able to access the memories of the Zamorans regarding the Star Sapphire gem, such as the experiences of other wearers. As with the powers of the woman bearing the title of Star Sapphire, the limitations of the Star Sapphire gem are also unclear. Psychologically, the women serving as Star Sapphire have displayed a bizarre preoccupation with gender, suspected of reflecting a pathological fear of men. They also have had a less than accurate grasp of the variations in physics between dimensions. They are sometimes foiled primarily due to their own overconfidence. The Star Sapphire gems used to power the original incarnations of Star Sapphire were used by the Zamarons to create the main violet Power Battery.[60] invulnerability, light speed, superhuman strength and telekinesis.
Golden Age Star Sapphire
The first version of the character appears in
A later
Carol Ferris
Dela Pharon
Dela Pharon was introduced as the third woman to hold the position of Star Sapphire in Green Lantern (vol. 2) #41 (December 1965). Technically speaking, however, Carol Ferris simultaneously appears as Star Sapphire in the same issue.
In the story, Ferris is injured testing out one of her new flying machines, and is brought to the hospital for treatment. However, she awakens and finds herself drawn away from the hospital. It is shown that Ferris is being lured off by the Star Sapphire gem, and upon finding it she once again takes on the mantle of Star Sapphire. As Star Sapphire she returns to pursuing her quest to marry Green Lantern; however, conflict arises with the arrival of an alien woman who also appears to be the Zamaron's queen and Star Sapphire. Jordan discovers Ferris' transformation upon finding her fighting the second, alien, Star Sapphire. The Zamarons arrive to meet Jordan and explain that Dela Pharon (from the planet Xanador) is the woman that Ferris is fighting.[63]
Before the events of the issue, the Zamarons chose Pharon as their new queen and recipient of the Star Sapphire, but a dissenting group of Zamarons claimed that Ferris would have made a superior queen. Angered by the opposition, Pharon travels to Earth and attacks Ferris in retaliation (which was the cause of her aircraft malfunction). Recognizing the attack provokes Ferris to become Star Sapphire again and defend herself. At the conclusion of their duel, Ferris appears to be the victor and leaves to challenge Jordan. Following his defeat, she forces him to travel with her to Zamaron and become her husband. Before the wedding, Jordan discovers that the woman he believed to be Ferris is really Pharon in disguise. Jordan finds the real Ferris living Pharon's life on Xanador, and brings her to Zamaron. He defeats Pharon and returns with Ferris to Earth without her retaining any knowledge of the events that transpired.[63]
Dela Pharon reappears in a story told by Carol Ferris during the Mystery of the Star Sapphire story line. She continues to serve as Star Sapphire after her first appearance, and eventually both falls in love with and enslaves the Green Lantern of Xanador. After becoming his mate, she kills him and encases their planet in violet crystal so that they will be together until the end of time.[64] This presumably leaves her encased in crystal during the events currently enfolding in Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps. However, promotional imagery included in Blackest Night #0 (March 2009) lists her as a prominent member of the newly formed Star Sapphires. What role she will play among the corps is unknown.
Deborah Camille Darnell
Remoni-Notra, of the planet Pandina, is chosen by the Zamarons to be their queen, an honor previously bequeathed upon Earth's Carol Ferris, but refuses. Remoni-Notra is given one of the five star sapphire gems and is told of the existence of the other four. Using her powers, she comes to Earth to locate and steal Carol Ferris' gem and joins the Secret Society of Super Villains as the new Star Sapphire in hopes of finding a clue to the gem. On Earth, she takes the name Deborah Camille Darnell and becomes a stewardess at Ferris Aircraft, in hopes of getting closer to Carol and the Star Sapphire gem. As Star Sapphire, Darnell can use her gem of power to fly and to hurl blasts of force nearly equal to the power of a Green Lantern's ring. Moreover, the Sapphire bestows upon her a certain amount of invulnerability and allows her to survive in airless space.
As Debbie Darnell, she often dates long-time hero
In
Jillian Pearlman
Nol-Anj
A new villainous Star Sapphire debuts in Green Lantern (vol. 5) #21 (August 2013). Prixiam Nol-Anj is a former prisoner of the Oan sciencells, imprisoned for a slew of different crimes: racketeering, smuggling, extortion, murder for hire, abduction, trafficking in organisms, larceny, grand theft starship, and assault with an energy weapon. Over time, she uses her wiles to beguile her guard, a Green Lantern named Cossite, and he falls in love with her. When Larfleeze attacks Oa in the aftermath of the First Lantern's defeat and the death of the Guardians, his constructs kill a Star Sapphire who arrived to aid in the defense of the planet. The fallen Sapphire's ring flies to Nol-Anj's cell, where it declares her eligible to become a Star Sapphire herself. Nol-Anj persuades Cossite that the ring's presence is proof that her love for him is true, and he readily opens the door and allows her to slip the ring onto her fingers and acquire its power. To his understandable shock, she then kills him, declaring that the love in her heart that the ring detected was not for him, but for the Clann she belonged to, that accepted her when no one else would.
After Larfleeze's attack is thwarted, Hal and the rest of the Lanterns discover Cossite's body and learn of Nol-Anj's escape, who had by then commandeered a spacecraft and left for space sector 0563. This is the home base for her clann, the Braidmen, a group of scavengers and contraband pirates, of which she is the "Prixiam". As Prixiam, she serves similarly as would a queen. The love for her clann is so potent, Nol-Anj has been shown to have the ability to extend her violet powers to shatter green constructs and summon/control multiple members of the Braidmen across great distances.
Starling
Starling is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
In September 2011,
Starling in other media
A variation of Evelyn Crawford named Evelyn Crawford Sharp appears in
Steadfast
Steadfast is a
Steadfast in other media
A variation of Steadfast, Deon Owens, appears in
Harry Stein
Martin Stein
Cornelius Stirk
Stitch
First appearance | Teen Titans Academy #1 (2021) |
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Created by | Tim Sheridan & Rafa Sandoval |
Teams | Teen Titans Titans Academy Young Justice Dark |
Abilities | Skilled magic user; ability to break the fourth wall |
Stitch is a non-binary, animated effigy who is also the apprentice of the recent incarnation of Doctor Fate, Khalid Nassour. First appearing in Teen Titan Academy #1 and created by Tim Sheridan and Rafa Sandoval, the character is sent to the school by their mentor to learn what it means to be a hero. Despite their doubts, Stitch becomes a popular student and is elected as the school's class president. The character shares a close bond with Khalid, looking towards the other as a parental figure.[69] Like their mentor, Stitch possesses the ability of magic and can break the fourth wall. Combined with their fourth wall breaking and jovial, lighthearted personality, the character's likeness has been compared to that of Marvel's Deadpool.[70]
In other media
Stitch appears as an unlockable character in
Clarissa Stein
Clarissa Stein is a
Clarissa Stein in other media
Clarissa Stein appears in TV series set in the Arrowverse. She first appears in The Flash, portrayed by Isabella Hofmann, and makes subsequent appearances in Legends of Tomorrow, portrayed by Chanelle Stevenson and Emily Tennant. This version lives in Central City and displays a loving relationship with Martin, additionally becoming the mother of Lily Stein due to Martin's work with the Legends affecting the timeline.
Jared Stevens
First appearance | Fate #0 (1994) |
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Created by | John Francis Moore, Anthony Williams |
Teams | Lords of Balance Institute for Phenomenological Study |
Abilities |
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Aliases | Jared Stevens, Fate, Repariman of Reality |
Jared Stevens is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, debuting in Fate #0 in 1994, created by John Francis More and Anthony Williams. The character was created as the fifth incarnation of the Doctor Fate character although he instead is referred to simply as Fate. The character differs from all other incarnations, having a radical re-designed and re-imagined as a demon hunter.[72]
Fictional history
Jared's background & origin
In the original Fate series, Jared's background and origin details him to be the son of an accountant and a criminal mother who lived in Boston.[73] Eventually, his mother left for Europe for reasons unknown during his adolescent years, leaving Jared in the care of his strict and overbearing father until he was sixteen, opting to instead live with his mother in Europe. While they travelled around the world, he eventually distanced himself from her, no longer wanting to support her criminal endeavors and instead went to law school for a time.[74] However, wanting a more exciting life, Jared joins the Institute for Phenomenological Study as an adventurer. In Mexico, he gets caught in a race for a mystical artifact at the Temple of the Mist, siding with natives and revolutionaries. In the temple, he frees a mysterious female entity who saves his life, leading to his first notable supernatural experience, which he initially considers a mass hallucination.[73]
Over time, the character transitions into a smuggler of artifacts and acquires the Helmet of Fate, the Cloak of Destiny, and the Amulet of Anubis. While the Nelsons, who were after the artifacts, are killed by demons sent by their enemy Kingdom, it is revealed that Jared has been chosen as an agent for the Lords of Order. During the battle, the Amulet of Anubis explodes, granting him the ability to see the fate of others through an ankh tattoo and leaving a scar on his arm. When Nabu attempts to enslave him as he did with Doctor Fate, Jared resists due to the power of the Amulet and rejects Nabu. This leads him to become a demon hunter and an agent of balance for the Lords of Order and Chaos called Fate.
Tenure as Fate
During his time as Fate, he teams up with the supernaturally powered team of fugitives
Elinore Stone
Elinore Stone is a
Elinore Stone in other media
- Elinore Stone appears in Teen Titans Go! #45 (2007).
- Elinore Stone appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Charmin Lee.
- Elinore Stone appears in Zack Snyder's Justice League, portrayed by Karen Bryson.
Silas Stone
Eric Strauss
First appearance | Doctor Fate #1 (1987) |
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Created by | J.M. DeMatteis & Keith Giffen |
Teams | Lords of Order |
Abilities |
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Aliases | Doctor Fate/Dr. Fate, Eugene Dibellia |
Eric Strauss (later Eugene DiBellia) debuted in Doctor Fate #1 in July 1987. Created by J.M Dematteis and Keith Giffen, the character was created to replace the original Doctor Fate character, Kent Nelson. He is the second character to assume the Doctor Fate mantle.
Born to wealthy billionaire Henry Strauss and Rebecca Stauss, the latter of whom was abusive to his wife and Eric himself. Selected as a future agent of order, Eric grew up aware of the existence of the Lords of Order, giving him a level of enhanced mystical awareness although it resulted in him possessing an abnormal personality that made him unable to interact with children his age. He also possessed a special connection to his stepmother Linda due to the both of them being selected as future agents of order.[76]
At the age of ten, Eric was chosen as Nabu's next agent to inherit the Doctor Fate mantle, subquentionally aging up the boy in a similar manner to Nelson before although this time, Eric's mind did not mature.[76] He would act as Doctor Fate alongside Linda, the two often merging to become Doctor Fate. Nabu goes on to possess Kent's corpse to personally advise them.[76] The three of them are soon joined by a friendly demon called Petey and lawyer Jack C. Small.[77][76]
Over time, despite Eric's mind being similar to a child of ten years old, Linda developed romantic feelings for her stepson while Eric reciprocated such feelings. Eric is eventually killed on
Linda Strauss
First appearance | Doctor Fate #1 (1987) |
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Created by | J.M. DeMatteis & Keith Giffen |
Teams | Lords of Order Justice League International |
Abilities |
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Aliases | Doctor Fate Dr. Fate Wendy DiBellia |
Linda Strauss (later Wendy DiBellia) debuted in Doctor Fate #1 in July 1987. Created by J. M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen, the character would eventually serve as the successor to Eric Strauss as Doctor Fate. She is the third character to assume the Doctor Fate mantle and the first female character to serve as Doctor Fate.
Wife to wealthy billionaire Henry Strauss, she would come to regret her marriage with Henry, having married him for his wealth despite the two having an age gap and being subjected to physical and emotional abuse by him before his death. She would also come to care for Eric Strauss, possessing a special connection with him due to being unknowingly selected as an agent of order. She eventually becomes Doctor Fate, often working alongside Eric in tandem while being guided by Nabu, who possessed Kent Nelson's body and is assisted by a friendly demon name Petey and Lawyer, Jack C. Small.[76][77] Over time, despite Eric's mind being similar to a child of ten years old, Linda developed romantic feelings for her stepson.
Eric is eventually killed on
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Syl
Syl, also known as Sylvan Ortega, is a young magician, and an apprentice of Gregorio de la Vega, first appearing in DC Pride #1 (June 2021).
Syonide
Syonide is the name of different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Tomb Home inmate
The first Syonide is an unnamed inmate at an asylum called the Tomb Home. After escaping from prison, he caught a glimpse of Diana Prince and General Darnell where he had a delusion that they were Pocahontas and John Smith. After a brief fight with Wonder Woman, Syonide made his way to an abandoned house in the woods where Etta Candy was holding a costume party where he made use of some leftover costumes to pose as Chief Powhatan. He proceeded to take the party attendees hostage until he was defeated by Wonder Woman.[80]
Syonide II
The second Syonide is an unnamed man who worked as a mercenary for various criminal organizations like the 100. Tobias Whale of the 100's Metropolis branch hired him to dispose of Black Lightning. In one of his attacks on Black Lightning, Syonide also abducted Peter Gambi so that he and Black Lightning could be executed. When Syonide rigged the gun to kill himself, it also hit Gambi who sacrificed himself to protect Black Lightning.[81]
Syonide III
The third Syonide is an unnamed female assassin who wields an electrical whip. She was hired by Tobias Whale to kidnap Valerie Harper and her parents and bring them to an abandoned warehouse. Tobias revealed to Valerie that Syonide killed her in Markovia. When the Outsiders attacked, Syonide attacked Valerie as her parents are killed trying to fight her.[82] At the advice of Batman, Helga Jace later analyzed Valerie's brain waves and they learned that Valerie has an Aurakle in her which bonded to her body the day that Valerie was killed by Syonide.[83]
Hired by a crime cartel, Syonide later accompanied Merlyn in targeting Phantom Lady when she was protecting a defecting Russian scientist in Casablanca. Both of them were defeated by Flash.[84]
During the "Infinite Crisis" storyline, Syonide appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.[85]
Syonide IV
The fourth Syonide is a member of
Syonide in other media
An unidentified version of Syonide appears in
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