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| First appearance | The New Golden Age #1 (2022) |
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| Created by | Geoff Johns, Todd Nauck |
| Teams | Young Justice Society Justice Society of America Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour) |
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| Aliases | Salem the Witch Girl, Witch Girl |
Salem the Witch Girl (Salem Nader) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is the sidekick and apprentice of the original Doctor Fate, Kent Nelson. In Flashpoint Beyond, it is revealed Salem was among the thirteen missing Golden Age superheroes found in the Time Masters' capsules, retroactively making her a figure of Nelson's past.[1]
Fictional biography
Born in the mid 1900s as a native of Limbo Town, she inherited a curse from her mother whom escaped the dimension which unwittingly caused misfortune to those she interacted with. In 1940, she encountered Fate, who was immune to the curse, and together they thwarted Wotan's plot. Becoming Doctor Fate's sidekick, Salem adopted the name "Salem the Witch Girl" and was aided by her black cat familiar Midnight before mysteriously disappearing following her curse nearly killing Inza Cramer, Nelson's girlfriend and partner. Due to being in the Time Master's capsules, knowledge of her existence was erased from all those whom knew her, including Kent Nelson.[2][3] She is eventually recued by Stargirl and brought into the present day (2023), where she meets with the current Doctor Fate and relative of Kent, Khalid Nassour. Hostile to him due to having inherited the mantle, he places Salem in the care of the Justice Society, allowing her to take his place on the team until she was ready to reconcile with him.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
She would make several appearances in major crossovers, including "Titans: Beast World"[11] and "Absolute Power". In the latter event, Salem alongside several members of the JSA are depowered by the Amazo android Jadestone but manage to regroup in the Tower of Fate, where they're greeted by Khalid's current sidekick, Stitch, and work to formulate a plan to stop Waller's plans.[12]
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.[13] 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.[14] Firestorm believed Sand Demon to be Martin Stein, who had become too crazy to reason with. He used his powers to overheat Sand Demon and turn him into glass, which shattered when it hit the floor.[15]
Sand Demon in other media
An alternate universe incarnation of Eddie Slick / Sand Demon appears in The Flash episode "Flash of Two Worlds", portrayed by Kett Turton.[16] This version is a metahuman criminal from Earth-2 capable of transforming his body into sand. Zoom sends Sand Demon to Earth-1 to kill the Flash, but the latter uses his electrical powers to turn Sand Demon into glass and shatter him.
- Turton also portrays the Eddie Slick of Earth-1, a human arsonist and career criminal who served time in Blackgate Penitentiary.
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 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.[17]
Arsonist version
The second version is an unnamed arsonist with a flamethrower.[18]
Cindy Brand
Cindy Brand is a pyrokinetic supervillain who is an enemy of Scare Tactics.[19]
First Dark Nemesis version
The first Scorcher that is a member of Dark Nemesis is a pyrokinetic and a human/H'San Natall hybrid who grew up in the same special orphanage as Blizard.[20] Scorcher later orchestrated a prison break, and Risk discovered her connection with the same aliens with whom he has a heritage.[21] The rest of Dark Nemesis worked for Veil again and killed her while framing Risk. The Teen Titans later found evidence to clear Risk's name.[22]
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.[23]
Scorcher in other media
- Scorcher appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[24]
- An original incarnation of Scorcher appears in the Supergirl episode "Welcome to Earth", portrayed by Nadine Crocker.[25] This version is a pyrokinetic alien called an Infernian. She mounts two failed attempts to assassinate President Olivia Marsdin before she can pass the Alien Amnesty Act into law for fear that it will lead to alien registration acts until she is defeated by Supergirl, Alex Danvers and Maggie Sawyer.
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Scarlet Skier is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Scream Queen (Nina Skorzeny) was the vampire lead singer of Scare Tactics. She was created by Len Kaminski and Anthony Williams and first appeared in Showcase '96 #11 (December 1996).
A member of the Skorzeny clan of vampires in Markovia, Nina's family were killed 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!".
- An original incarnation of Scream Queen appears in Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, voiced by Kari Wuhrer. This version is an alternate universe version of Black Canary and one of the Crime Syndicate's "Made-Men" under Johnny Quick's command.
| 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 Orishas. He is responsible for asking Ogun to sever the Golden Chain linking Ifé, the land of the gods, with Earth. He is also responsible for restoring it in modern times. When he leads the reemergence of the pantheon in Africa, he encounters Firestorm. He and the pantheon are taken to task by Firestorm for their abandonment of Africa.[26]
| 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).[27] 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)).[28] 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,[29] Aquaman,[30] the Justice League of America[31] and the Black Condor II.[32] The Shark's portrayal on the cover of Action Comics #456 (February 1976) was inspired by the hit 1975 film Jaws.[33]
Karshon would return following DC Rebirth as a member of the Suicide Squad.[34]
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 Justice League Unlimited as a member of Gorilla Grodd's Secret Society.
- The Shark makes non-speaking cameo appearances in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
- The Shark appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[35]
- Karshon appears in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, portrayed by Indya Moore.[36] This version is a female Atlantean and the leader of the Council of Atlantis.
| 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 American comic books published by DC Comics. Among the Lords of Order, he was formerly antagonistic against Doctor Fate for perceived failures as an agent of order, believing him to have humiliated the Lords of Orders for failing to abolish the forces of chaos caused by the Lords of Chaos during his tenure as Doctor Fate.[37]
Shat-Ru would later challenge Inza Cramer 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 a relationship with the human Dorothea.[37]
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Shift is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
He is a fragment of Metamorpho who obtained sentience and took on the name of Shift.[38] Metamorpho 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 Indigo. When she dies, he becomes depressed over her death.[39]
After the events of One Year Later, Shift chooses to be reassimilated into Metamorpho after inadvertently killing 44 people during Black Lightning's escape from Iron Heights Penitentiary.[40]
Shift in other media
Shift appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[41]
| 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 Dragon King. She had a grudge against Stargirl.
Shiv was also a member of Johnny Sorrow's incarnation of the Injustice Society.
In "The New Golden Age", Shiv and Dragon King were seen in a flashback fighting Stargirl and S.T.R.I.P.E.[42]
Shiv in other media
- Shiv appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[35]
- Cindy Burman appears in Stargirl, portrayed by Meg DeLacy as a young adult[43] and Sophia Annabelle Kim as a child. This version is the girlfriend of Henry King Jr., rival of Yolanda Montez, cheerleading captain of Blue Valley High, and the most popular student at school, though most students shun her due to her mean-spirited nature. Additionally, she is determined to follow in her father Shiro Ito's footsteps and join the Injustice Society, having been genetically modified at a young age and gaining a healing factor and retractable wrist blades. However, her father refuses to acknowledge her, resulting in her becoming bitter and spiteful. Throughout the first season, she steals some of her father's inventions to challenge Stargirl, only to be defeated by Henry and imprisoned by Ito. Nonetheless, she escapes imprisonment, kills her father, and locates a gem containing Eclipso. In the second season, Burman and Eclipso create their own Injustice Society called Injustice Unlimited to fight Stargirl and her Justice Society of America (JSA). However, Stargirl accidentally frees Eclipso, who sends Burman to the Shadowlands, though Shade eventually rescues her. Following this, Burman contacts the Crock family to help the JSA defeat Eclipso before intending to make amends with Yolanda and join the JSA. In the third season, Burman develops scales on her skin. Ten years later, she joins the JSA as "Dragon Queen".
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.[44]
Silver Ghost in other media
A genderbent incarnation of Raphael van Zandt / Silver Ghost named Raya van Zandt appears in The Flash episode "The Flash & the Furious", portrayed by Gabrielle Walsh.[45] This version is an ex-Air Force pilot under the call sign "Silver Ghost" who wields a meta-tech key fob that allows her to control any motorized vehicle. Seeking the form the Young Rogues, she recruits Weather Witch to help her break into an A.R.G.U.S. facility and steal an experimental WayneTech car capable of turning invisible. However, XS appeals to Weather Witch's better nature, leading to the latter secretly stopping van Zandt and escaping with her. As of the episode "Gone Rogue", Weather Witch reveals she abandoned van Zandt in Bolivia.
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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 Monkey is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Silver Monkey I
Silver Monkey is a martial artist and mercenary who is a member of the Brotherhood of the Monkey Fist. He was hired by the Shan Triad.[46] After a brief fight with Batman, Silver Monkey went after King Snake and fought him. He was knocked into the water by Robin.[47]
On the eve of the "Batman: War Games" storyline, Silver Monkey was shot by Scarface.[48]
In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth" which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to "The New 52". Silver Monkey was seen among the fighters on Lazarus Island, during which he was killed before later being resurrected.[49]
Silver Monkey II
During the "Salvation Run" storyline, the second person to operate as Silver Monkey was seen among the villains on the prison planet.[50]
Silver Monkey in other media
- Silver Monkey appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[35]
- Silver Monkey appears in Beware the Batman, voiced by James Remar.[51]
Silver Scarab is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC 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.[52]
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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.[53]
| 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.
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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.[54]
Skyhook in other media
Aleister Hook appears in Superman & Lois, portrayed by Shekhar Paleja. This version is an Intergang scientist who, among others, is charged by Bruno Mannheim to experiment on corpses as well as make use of Superman's blood samples. Hook is later killed by Otis Grisham off-screen while obtaining information about Bizarro.
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.[55]
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.[56]
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.[57]
| 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 S.T.A.R. Labs in the DC Universe. Created by Len Wein, Joey Cavalieri and Paris Cullins, he first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 6) #12.
Garrison Slate in other media
Elements of Slate are incorporated into the Arrowverse character Harrison Wells (portrayed by Tom Cavanagh).[58]
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.[59]
Safiyah Sohail in other media
Safiyah Sohail appears in Batwoman, portrayed by Shivaani Ghai.[60] This version is served by the Rifle and the Many Arms of Death. Additionally, she has a history with Alice, having found her after she escaped from August Cartwright and with whom she shares a mutual hatred towards Catherine Hamilton-Kane, and is connected to Black Mask.
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.[61][62] He was among the sidekicks who were kidnapped by Childminder before being rescued and brought to the present day.[63][5][6]
Freedom Fighters villain
An unnamed comic fan was among those who were recruited into the Crusaders by Silver Ghost. As Sparky, he possessed pyrokinesis.[64]
Speed Demon is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Jerry McGee (also known as Speed McGee) was created by Mike Baron and Jackson Guice, and first appeared in The Flash vol. 2 #5 (October 1987). He is Tina McGee's scientist husband who worked for S.T.A.R. Labs. McGee was initially an abusive spouse to Tina and even hired a private investigator ever since he took B-19, a performance enhancer which provided speedster endurance in order to have confrontations with Wally West before his body give out due to steroid abuse.[65] Afterwards, McGee managed to detox and recover, made up with Tina, and assisted the Flash in dealing with speedsters enhanced with Velocity (a highly-addictive performance enhancer) by Vandal Savage.[66] McGee and Tina assist in providing scientific solutions and technical support for the Flash.[67]
Speed Demon in other media
- A character inspired by Speed Demon appears in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Divided We Fall" as an android construct of the Flash created by Lex Luthor and Brainiac.
- Variations of Speed Demon appear in The Flash:
- Jerry McGee's character is amalgamated with Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash in season one, such as being a part of S.T.A.R. Labs, an acquaintance of Tina, and utilizing tachyon enhancing equipment as the Man in Yellow.[68]
- Speed Demon is a secondary alias for Hunter Zolomon / Zoom during season two.[69]
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.[70]
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 is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
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 Fabergé egg from a local auction. He created a distraction by summoning earthquakes, which had been in the public's mind due to a recent quake in Hub City. He took advantage of a comment made on television by the Flash expressing his financial woes. After the citizens of Keystone City started to feel some doubt about their local hero, Spin lured him to the Keystone City Salamanders stadium and forced him to steal many valuables from the fans there. This causes a massive public outcry against the Flash, which Spin enhances with his powers, even turning the original Flash against his successor. When Spin and Edwar realized that the Flash had identified the source of the disturbances as emanating from KN News, he used his abilities to summon Gorilla Grodd to Keystone, the Rogue which Edwar sensed would make the speedster most anxious. Grodd, however, was not pleased with his sudden teleportation and a massive battle ensued. In the chaos, Edwar was released from his machinery and his powers went completely out of control, causing citizens to act out nearly every situation is mentioned in the media.
Spin in other media
A female character loosely based on Spin named Spencer Young appears in The Flash episode "News Flash", portrayed by Kiana Madeira.[71] She is a young millennial who used to work with Iris West as a reporter before quitting her job to create a blog about metahuman news called the "Spyn Zone" and compete with West's blog about the Flash. After being hit by debris from the Thinker's Enlightenment satellite, Young's smartphone becomes capable of controlling people's minds. After XS appears in Central City, Young uses her to manufacture disasters and report on them before they happen to increase her blog's popularity. However, her plan is eventually thwarted by the Flash and she is remanded to Iron Heights Penitentiary.
| 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 |
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Stalnoivolk (Стальнойволк or "Steel Wolf") is a supervillain in the DC Universe.
The character, created by John Ostrander and Joe Brozowski, first appeared in Firestorm the Nuclear Man #67 (January 1988).
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.[72]
He is reactivated just before the Soviet Union dissolves by Major Zastrow, leader of the Red Shadows. Initially, he is tasked with eliminating Firestorm, which becomes a mission that he cannot complete. He also encounters the Suicide Squad more than once.
Star Sapphire is the name of several fictional characters in DC Comics; many of them are villainous, and all connected in origin. Within DC continuity, an immortal race of warrior women (the Zamarons) were depicted as having the ancient tradition of choosing physically identical mortals from across the cosmos to serve as the host body for their queen. The woman chosen to serve this queen is called Star Sapphire. She is given the queen's symbolic weapon: a crystal resembling an actual star sapphire that grants the user powers similar to the power ring of Green Lanterns.[73]
The Star Sapphires are one of the seven Corps empowered by a specific color of the emotional spectrum within the DC Universe. Though their roots can be traced back to the earliest appearances of the Star Sapphire queens, they have entered into a significant plot role as part of the 2009–2010 Blackest Night crossover event.[74] First formed by the Zamarons at the conclusion of the Mystery of the Star Sapphire storyline running in Green Lantern (vol. 4) issues #18–20 (May–July 2007), their abilities come from violet power rings which wield the power of love. Initially the members of the Star Sapphires were only depicted as being females, during the Blackest Night panel at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con, Geoff Johns explained that: "anyone can join, but most men are not worthy."[75] More recently male recruits were shown among the Star Sapphires when Wonder Woman visited their home planet.[76]
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.[77] invulnerability, light speed, superhuman strength and telekinesis.
Golden Age Star Sapphire
The first version of the character appears in All-Flash Comics #32 (Dec–Jan 1947) and Comic Cavalcade #29 (Oct–Nov 1948) and battles the Golden Age Flash.[78] This Star Sapphire claims to be a queen from the 7th Dimension, and attempts to conquer Earth by destroying all the plant life, which would cause the world to run out of oxygen.
A later retcon connects her with the Zamaron Star Sapphires, explaining that she had been chosen as Queen of the Zamarons, but had proved unworthy, hence her banishment to the 7th dimension.[79] In this story, she attempts to manipulate Carol Ferris into using the Star Sapphire stone to destroy the Zamarons. The Flash is able to break the connection. This was the Golden Age character's sole modern appearance.
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.[80]
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.[80]
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.[81] 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 Captain Comet. She also portrays a French real estate agent named Camille on Earth. She is later mind-wiped and put in a coma. She was most likely mind-wiped at the request of Green Lantern Hal Jordan to protect Carol Ferris. She is revived by her teammates in the Secret Society.
In Geoff Johns' run on "Green Lantern", her origin is rebooted: she is presented as a flight attendant who dated Hal Jordan when he broke up with Carol Ferris and, thus, was chosen to be the new Star Sapphire, since the crystal is used to possess Hal's girlfriends. Later, in Infinite Crisis #6, several magic-users assemble at Stonehenge and summon the Spectre. He singles out Darnell, condemns her, transforms her into a star sapphire and shatters her, killing her.
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 is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. In this new timeline, Evelyn Crawford is introduced as part of the relaunch of Birds of Prey as a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant and markswoman who has been friends with the Black Canary since they worked undercover together at the Penguin's Iceberg Lounge. She is later chosen by the Black Canary to help reform the Birds of Prey but later betrays the group. She was killed trying to escape a burning building after a battle with the Court of Owls when Canary unleashed her Canary Cry.[82]
Starling in other media
A variation of Evelyn Crawford named Evelyn Crawford Sharp appears in Arrow, portrayed by Madison McLaughlin.[83] This version was a star student and gymnast before her family became H.I.V.E. test subjects, of which she was the only survivor. First appearing in the season four episode "Canary Cry", she assumes the identity of Black Canary to seek revenge on the killer, Damien Darhk until Oliver Queen convinces her to stop to avoid tarnishing the Black Canary's reputation. In season five, she joins Queen's team of vigilantes as "Artemis", but eventually betrays them to serve as Prometheus' double agent upon learning of Queen's violent past. As part of Prometheus' plans, Evelyn frees Laurel Lance's villainous Earth-2 counterpart before joining her and Talia al Ghul in kidnapping Queen's friends and family to hold them hostage on Lian Yu. While working to stop Prometheus, Queen throws Evelyn in a cage, intending to come back for her. However, she is not seen again and her fate is unclear.
Steadfast is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in The Flash vol. 5 #69 (June 2019), and was created by Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval. He is an unnamed solitary man who is empowered by the Still Force which granted him motion-negating abilities. Steadfast's time abilities help Barry Allen to save the Multiverse.[84] Steadfast is seemingly killed by the Black Flash, but survived thanks to the Flash, Kid Flash and Avery Ho before Hunter Zolomon absorbs his abilities.[85][86]
Steadfast in other media
A variation of Steadfast, Deon Owens, appears in The Flash, portrayed by Christian Magby.[87] This version is a citizen of Masonville who was previously a football player before suffering a career-ending knee injury and can manipulate time using the Still Force. Introduced in the seventh season, he gets intimated by the Speed Force before he decides to help Barry Allen, Alexa Garcia (Fuerza) and Bashir Malik (Psych) in humbling the Speed Force and bringing balance to the universe. In the eighth season, Deon helps Iris West-Allen with a time sickness before getting sick himself, which results in the Negative Still Force stealing his likeness until he recovers.
| 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.[88] 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 Comics character Deadpool.[89]
In other media
Stitch appears as an unlockable character in DC Legends.[90] This version is the apprentice of Kent Nelson.
Clarissa Stein is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Gerry Conway and Pat Broderick and first appeared in Firestorm (vol. 2) #10. She is the estranged wife of Professor Martin Stein.
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.[91][92] 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.
| First appearance | Fate #0 (1994) |
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| Created by | John Francis Moore, Anthony Williams |
| Teams | Lords of Balance Institute for Phenomenological Study |
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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.[93]
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.[94] 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.[95] 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.[94]
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, Jared resists due to the power of the Amulet and rejects Nabu. This leads him to become Fate, a demon hunter and agent of balance for the Lords of Order and Chaos.
Tenure as Fate
During his time as Fate, he teams up with the supernaturally powered team of fugitives Scare Tactics, Etrigan the Demon and other forces to combat threats from the realm of Gemworld.[citation needed] During his brief time as Fate, he is assisted by Arnold Burnsteel in the Fate series and in the rebooted Book of Fate series, he is instead assisted by the character's sibling, Vera Burnsteel, both whom are accomplished hackers who seek to help him understand his role through occult research. Jared is later murdered by Mordru, who attempts to kill all the agents of the Lords of Chaos and Order and claim Fate's artifacts for himself. Jared's equipment reverts to its original forms and returns to the Tower of Fate upon his death. His tenure is defined later to have lasted at least over a year before he was succeeded by Hector Hall.[96]
Elinore Stone is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez and first appeared in New Teen Titans #7 (1981). She is the mother of Victor Stone / Cyborg, and a scientist at S.T.A.R. Labs. Elinore was killed in a lab accident that forced her husband Silas Stone to turn Victor into a cyborg.
Elinore Stone in other media
- Elinore Stone appears in Teen Titans Go! #45 (2007).[97]
- Elinore Stone appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Charmin Lee.
- Elinore Stone appears in Zack Snyder's Justice League, portrayed by Karen Bryson.[98]
| First appearance | Doctor Fate #1 (1987) |
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| Created by | J.M. DeMatteis & Keith Giffen |
| Teams | Lords of Order |
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| Aliases | Doctor 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.
Fictional biography
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.[99]
At the age of ten, Eric was chosen as Nabu's next agent to inherit the Doctor Fate mantle, aging up the boy in a similar manner to Nelson before although this time, Eric's mind did not mature.[99] 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.[99] The three of them are soon joined by a friendly demon called Petey and lawyer Jack C. Small.[100][99]
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 Apokolips during a battle with DeSaad, forcing Linda to become Doctor Fate on her own.[101] Linda is killed soon afterward by the Lords of Chaos. Eric and Linda's souls were reincarnated in the bodies of Eugene and Wendy DiBellia while Nabu reincarnates in Eugene and Wendy's unborn child.[102]
| First appearance | Doctor Fate #1 (1987) |
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| Created by | J.M. DeMatteis & Keith Giffen |
| Teams | Lords of Order Justice League International |
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| Aliases | Doctor 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.
Fictional biography
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.[99][100] 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 Apokolips during a battle with DeSaad, forcing Linda to become Doctor Fate on her own.[101] During her short tenure as Doctor Fate, she would become a member of the Justice League International. Linda is killed soon afterward by the Lords of Chaos. Eric and Linda's souls were reincarnated in the bodies of Eugene and Wendy DiBellia while Nabu reincarnates in Eugene and Wendy's unborn child.[102]
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 is the name of different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Tomb Home inmate
The first Syonide appears as the menace in Sensation Comics No.57 of Golden Age Wonder Woman. He is a homicidal maniac held at the "Tomb Home" for the criminally insane and has the delusional belief he is Chief Powhatan. After escaping, he caught a glimpse of Diana Prince and General Darnell and had a delusion they were instead Pocahontas and John Smith. After a brief fight with Wonder Woman, Syonide made his way to an abandoned house in the woods where he made use of some leftover costumes to dress up with war paint and feathers. This coincidentally turned out to be the haunted house where Etta Candy planned a costume party for that very evening. Syonide knocked out Wonder Woman and proceeded to take other party attendees hostage. He stoked the furnace and intended for a broken gas line to blow up his captives. Wonder Woman awoke and began saving party goers while Steve Trevor arrives and defeats Syonide.[103]
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.[104]
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.[105] 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.[106]
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.[107]
During the "Infinite Crisis" storyline, Syonide appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.[108]
Syonide IV
The fourth Syonide is a member of Lady Eve's incarnation of Strike Force Kobra and had a relationship with Fauna Faust. During Strike Force Kobra's fight with the Outsiders, Syonide was killed by Eradicator.[109]
Syonide in other media
- Syonide appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[110]
- An unidentified version of Syonide appears in Black Lightning, portrayed by Charlbi Dean.[111] This version was an abused and malnourished orphan until she was found and recruited by Tobias Whale at the age of eight. Over the years, he trained her in assassination techniques and put her through a procedure wherein she received sub-dermal carbon fiber armor. Throughout the series, she serves as Whale's henchwoman, hitwoman, and mob enforcer until being killed in battle against Kara Fowdy.
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