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Rag Doll

Rag Doll is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first, Peter Merkel, is a villain of the original Flash, while the second is an enemy of Starman and the third is Merkel's son and a member of the Secret Six. The Peter Merkel incarnation of Rag Doll was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Lou Ferstadt, and first appeared in Flash Comics #36 (December 1942).

Fictional character biography

Peter Merkel

Peter Merkel, a native of the Midwestern United States, is born with hyper-mobile joints, and becomes a contortionist and carnival performer. After the carnival closes, Merkel becomes a criminal and enemy of the Flash.[1] Throughout his appearances, he joins the Secret Society of Super Villains and loses his soul to Neron before being killed in action.[2][3]

In September 2011, The New 52 reboots DC's continuity. Merkel is resurrected and appears as an inmate of Arkham Asylum.[4][5]

Colby Zag

Colby Zag is a mentally unstable imposter who replaces Merkel when he is presumed dead and becomes an enemy of Starman.[6]

Peter Merkel Jr.

Peter Merkel Jr. is the third Rag Doll and the son of the original, who did not inherit his abilities and gained them through cybernetic enhancement. He later joins the Secret Six.

Powers and abilities

Rag Doll possesses mobile joints that enable him to contort his body and give him a degree of enhanced durability. He is a skilled thief and augments his stealth with his ability to hide in unexpected places.

Rag Doll in other media

  • An unidentified Rag Doll appears in The Batman, voiced by Jeff Bennett.[7]
  • The Peter Merkel incarnation of Rag Doll appears in The Flash, portrayed by Troy James and voiced by Phil LaMarr.[8][7] This version is a member of the Young Rogues who comes from a wealthy yet neglectful family and gained his abilities after being crushed by shrapnel from the Thinker's Enlightenment satellite.

Rama Kushna

Rama Kushna is a goddess of karma and guardian of Nanda Parbat who empowered Boston Brand to become Deadman and seek vengeance for his murder. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino, she first appeared in Strange Adventures #205 (October 1967).

Rama Kushna in other media

Armando Ramon

Quick Facts First appearance, Created by ...
First appearanceJustice League of America #233 (December 1984)
Created byGerry Conway and Chuck Patton
AliasesReverb, Rupture, Hardline
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Armando Ramon (also known as Reverb,[12] Rupture,[13] and Hardline) is the older brother of Cisco Ramon / Vibe and Dante Ramon. Created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton, the character first appeared in Justice League of America #233 (December 1984). He was the leader of a street gang in Detroit, but gave it up after being inspired by his brother's actions as the superhero Vibe of the Justice League of America. Like Vibe, Ramon has the metahuman power to manipulate sound waves. Ramon joined the corporate-sponsored Conglomerate superhero team.

Armando Ramon in other media

Dante Ramon

Quick Facts First appearance, Created by ...
First appearanceJustice League of America's Vibe #1 (April 2013)
Created byAndrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns and Pete Woods
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Dante Ramon is a brother of Cisco Ramon / Vibe and Armando Ramon. Created by Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns, and Pete Woods, he first appeared in Justice League of America's Vibe #1 (April 2013).

Dante Ramon in other media

Characters based on Dante Ramon, amalgamated with Armando Ramon, appear in The Flash, portrayed by Nicholas Gonzalez.

  • The Earth-1 version takes Armando's place as Cisco Ramon's older brother, with whom he has a rocky relationship. Though the pair later reconcile, Dante is killed in a car accident off-screen due to Barry Allen creating and undoing the "Flashpoint" timeline.
  • The Earth-2 version is Rupture, a metahuman enforcer for Zoom who appears in a self-titled episode.[17] He attacks Cisco, having been misled into believing the latter killed his brother Reverb, but is defeated by Allen and killed by Zoom for his failure.

Ranx the Sentient City

Ranx the Sentient City is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is a sentient planetoid and member of the Sinestro Corps.

Ranx the Sentient City in other media

Raptor

Raptor is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Brotherhood of Quetzalcoatl member

The Raptor name was first used by an unnamed woman who is a member of the Brotherhood of Quetzalcoatl.[19]

Jace Lorens

Jace Lorens is a pharmaceutical technician who operated as Raptor.[20]

Cunningham

A man named Cunningham is the second person to become Raptor after the death of Jace Lorens.[21]

Richard

In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth", restoring continuity to a form much as it was before "The New 52". Richard is a freelance assassin and ally of the Court of Owls.[22]

Ravan

Main article: Ravan (comics)

Raven

Main article: Raven (DC Comics)

Razer

Razer is an original character created for Green Lantern: The Animated Series, voiced by Jason Spisak.[23] He was a Volkregian alien who joined the Red Lantern Corps after Atrocitus conquered his homeworld and killed his wife Ilana. After learning of this, Razer defects from the Red Lanterns and joins Hal Jordan and Kilowog in stopping them.

Throughout the series, Razer falls in love with Aya, an artificial intelligence created by Scar as an empathetic alternative to the Manhunters. In the episode "Cold Fury", Razer rejects Aya, causing her to steal the Anti-Monitor's body and take control of the Manhunters. However, after injuring Razer, Aya comes to her senses and sacrifices herself to stop the Manhunters, who each possess a part of her programming. Unable to accept that Aya is truly gone, Razer leaves Earth to find her, with a Blue Lantern ring following him.

Razer later appears in the main comics continuity in Green Lantern vol. 7, written by The Animated Series writer Jeremy Adams.[24][25]

Razer in other media

Red Arrow

Roy Harper

Main article: Roy Harper (character)

Emiko Queen

Main article: Emiko Queen

Red Devil

Red Devil is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Edward Bloomburg

Edward Bloomberg (currently known as Red Devil) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Alan Kupperberg, Dan Mishkin, and Gary Cohn, the character first appeared in Fury of Firestorm #24 (June 1984).[30] The character was originally codenamed Kid Devil and was the sidekick to fellow superhero Blue Devil, and wielded similar powers by way of a suit. Eventually, the character would later adopt his current code and act as a member of the Teen Titans shortly after acquiring demonic-like powers as a result of his metagene.

Eddie is originally a gofer in his aunt Marla's film company. During this time, he meets Blue Devil on a film set and becomes his self-proclaimed sidekick using a self-made battlesuit.[31]

Following Infinite Crisis, Eddie attempts to join the Teen Titans with little success. He is transformed into a demonic metahuman after he and Zachary Zatara meets with Neron.[32][33][34]

In Teen Titans (vol. 3) #51, an alternate timeline variant of Eddie appears as Red Devil and a member of Titans Tomorrow. He is later erased from existence when Robin and Wonder Girl alter the timeline.

Brother Blood later absorbs Red Devil's powers, prompting him to begin using a mechanical suit.[35]

In 2011, The New 52 reboots the DC universe. Eddie Bloomberg is reimagined as Blue Devil's godson.[36] During the Heroes in Crisis event, he is killed by Savitar before eventually being resurrected.[37]

Originally, Eddie wore a devil suit which gave him enhanced strength and agility, near impenetrable armor, a weapons system that included a bright light burst effect, exploding bubbles, night vision, and small gills. He also had a rocket trident which could propel him through the air for distances of up to several miles and could emit fire and electricity. After the events of Infinite Crisis and 52, Neron transforms him into a demon-like metahuman with enhanced physical abilities, pyrokinesis, retractable patagia, and a prehensile tail.

Other versions

  • Chris King, a user of the H Dial, is also known as Red Devil.
  • An alternate timeline variant of Kid Devil appears in Final Crisis.
  • An alternate universe variant of Kid Devil appears in Flashpoint.[38]
  • A young, alternate universe variant of Kid Devil appears in Tiny Titans.

Red Devil in other media

Eddie Bloomberg as Kid Devil appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[18]

Red Lantern

Not to be confused with Red Lantern Corps.

Red Lantern is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Vladimir Sokov

Vladimir Sokov is a Russian soldier who wields an artificial red lantern and ring that harnesses the Crimson Flame. Though he had fought his former lover Green Lantern on occasion, they have a mutual enemy in the Nazis, who threaten both their countries. After scientists kidnap his daughter Ruby and attempt to experiment on her, Vladimir attacks their base and is presumed dead.[39]

At the end of the Flashpoint Beyond storyline, Red Lantern is among the 13 missing Golden Age superheroes who the Time Masters captured to save them from Doctor Manhattan's alterations to the timeline. When the pods holding them stop working, they are transported to their own time, with history rewriting around them.[40]

In another flashback, he is later revealed to have survived and learns to use the Flame without his ring.[41]

Ruby Sokov

Ruby Sokov is Red Lantern's daughter and a member of the Justice Society of America who inherited his powers and gained red skin as a side effect.[39][42] While looking for her father, Ruby encounters Alan Scott and was brought to the United States of America to meet Huntress.[43] Ruby later joined the Justice Society of America and assisted them in fighting an army of zombies summoned by Gentleman Ghost.[44]

Red Star

Main article: Red Star (comics)

Red Tool

Wayne Wilkins, a.k.a. Red Tool, first appeared in Harley Quinn (vol. 2) #3 (April 2014). A parody of Wade Wilson / Deadpool, he is a vigilante who is obsessed with Harley Quinn, to the point of stalking and kidnapping her. However, they have since become friends and allies.

Powers and abilities of Red Tool

Red Tool does not feel pain after a surgery that removed a brain tumor and parts of his amygdala. He uses tools and hardware appliances for weapons and has a bionic arm.

Red Tornado

Main articles: Red Tornado and Red Tornado (character)

Reign

Quick Facts First appearance, Created by ...
First appearanceSupergirl (vol. 6) #5 (March 2012)
Created byMichael Green, Mike Johnson and Mahmud Asrar
AliasesWorldkiller
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Reign is a Worldkiller, a genetically engineered Kryptonian supersoldier created by Zor-El, and an enemy of Supergirl. She possesses superhuman physical abilities and is an adept swordswoman and hand-to-hand combatant.[45]

Reign and four other Worldkillers survived Krypton's destruction, but her origin remained a mystery even to her. All she knew about herself is her name and her being a Worldkiller, and Krypton and Earth hold the answers to her origin. She battles Supergirl in an attempt to learn her past before being defeated and forced to retreat.

Reign in other media

  • Reign appears in Supergirl, portrayed by Odette Annable.[46] This version was created by a group of Kryptonians called the Worldkiller Coven during Krypton's final days before they sent her off-world. Reign eventually landed on Earth, was adopted by a woman named Patricia, named Samantha "Sam" Arias, and became a single mother to Ruby who lives in National City. Initially unaware of her true nature, Sam eventually learns of the pod she arrived in from Patricia. Following a signal sent out by the pod, Sam discovers the hidden Fortress of Sanctuary, where a holographic projection of her creator Selena tasks her with purifying Earth and transforming it into a new Krypton. Reign gradually emerges as a separate personality and becomes a masked vigilante to carry out Selena's will, though Sam retains no memory of her actions. Reign's subsequent rampage brings her into conflict with Supergirl, who uses black Kryptonite to save Sam and seemingly kill Reign. While the Worldkiller Coven resurrect the latter as a separate being, Reign is ultimately weakened by Sam with water from the Fountain of Lilith and taken away by Kryptonian demons.
    • Additionally, two alternate universe incarnations of Reign appear in the episode "It's a Super Life", both also portrayed by Annable.[47]
  • Reign appears as a playable character in Lego DC Super-Villains.

Alberto Reyes

Alberto "Ernesto" Reyes is the father of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). He is a mechanic living in El Paso, Texas who owns his own garage, a former soldier in the U.S. Army, and the husband of Bianca Reyes and the father of Milagro Reyes. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, the character first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[48]

Alberto Reyes in other media

Bianca Reyes

Bianca Reyes is the mother of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). She is a paramedic living in El Paso, Texas, the wife of Alberto Reyes and the mother of Milagro Reyes. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, she first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[48]

Bianca Reyes in other media

Milagro Reyes

Milagro Reyes is the younger sister of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, she first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[48]

Milagro Reyes in other media

Rip Roar

Rip Roar is a character in DC Comics. He first appeared in Young Justice (vol. 1) #2, and was created by Peter David and Todd Nauck.

Rip Roar is a four-armed New God of Apokolips in the distant past, who steals a New Genesis Super-Cycle and modifies it to follow his commands before being trapped on Earth. In the present, the members of Young Justice accidentally reactivate the Cycle, which frees Rip Roar. The Cycle later chooses to leave Rip Roar, leading him to bury himself in lava.[53]

Rip Roar in other media

  • Rip Roar appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[18]
  • A loose interpretation of Rip Roar appears in the fifth season of Supergirl, portrayed by Nick Sagar.[54] This version is Russell Rogers, a human medical researcher, an old friend of William Dey, and boyfriend of Andrea Rojas who was previously believed to have died several years prior, but was secretly captured by Leviathan and brainwashed into serving them. Additionally, his armor is equipped with tentacles. In the episode "Dangerous Liaisons", he is sent to steal a laser and a particle amplifier, only to be foiled by Supergirl and Martian Manhunter and taken into the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO)'s custody. In "Confidence Women", Rojas discovers what happened and mounts two attempts to free Rogers, with the second succeeding after Lena Luthor gives her the Acrata Medallion. Upon their escape, Rojas intends to run away with Rogers, but he is killed by a Leviathan sniper while a messenger reveals Rogers served his purpose and Rojas can access her powers without the medallion.

Robin

Main article: Robin (DC Comics)

Rock

Rock is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Micah Flint is an astronaut who is transformed into a golem-like creature after being subjected to genetic engineering. In subsequent appearances, he attempts to take revenge on Lex Luthor and joins the Superman Revenge Squad and Injustice League Unlimited.[55]

Rose Psychic

Rose Psychic is a DC Comics heroine affiliated with the company's first superhero, Doctor Occult. She was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and first appeared in More Fun Comics #19 (March 1937).

Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

In "The New Golden Age", Elizabeth Rose is a school girl and the best friend of Molly Preacher. After seeing Miss America in action saving their school, they took on the costumed identities of Betsy Ross and Molly Pitcher to help her against a saboteur named Moth. The two act as her sidekicks until the end of World War II, when they are kidnapped by the Time Masters before being rescued by Stargirl.[39][40][56]

Rough House

Rough House is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

In the 1940s, Rough House is a member of Moxie Mannheim's Intergang branch before being arrested and dying in prison. In the present day, Moxie Mannheim has Dabney Donovan clone Moxie and other gangsters into new bodies, with Rough House gaining superhuman strength.[57]

In 52, Rough House and Noose visit Black Adam in Kandaq on Intergang's behalf and give him Adrianna Tomaz as tribute. However, Black Adam kills him after he proposes expanding Intergang's smuggling operation between Africa and the Middle-East.[58]

Rough House in other media

Rough House appears in My Adventures with Superman, voiced by Vincent Tong.[59] This version is an Asian member of Intergang whose real name is Albert and whose abilities are derived from Kryptonian gauntlets.

Cullen Row

Cullen Row is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He debuted during "The New 52" reboot.

Cullen Row is the gay brother of Harper Row. When his bullies attacked him and Harper managed to tase one of them, Cullen was saved by Batman.[60]

Cullen Row in other media

Harper Row

Main article: Harper Row

Arisia Rrab

Main article: Arisia Rrab

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