Scorch (comics)

Scorch (Aubrey Sparks) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Scorch
Scorch as seen in JLA #84 (October 2003).
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Superman (vol. 2) #160 (September 2000)
Created by	Jeph Loeb (writer) Ed McGuinness (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Aubrey Sparks
Species	Metahuman
Team affiliations	Justice League Secret Society of Super Villains
Abilities	Pyrokinesis Heat resistance Teleportation

Publication history

Scorch first appeared in Superman (vol. 2) #160 and was created by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness.

Fictional character biography

Aubrey Sparks is a civilian who gains pyrokinetic abilities and becomes a supervillain after the Joker gains Mister Mxyzptlk's powers and creates a warped alternate universe.^[1] After the Joker is defeated, Mxyzptlk preserves Scorch, among others, by transporting them to the main universe.^[2][3]

Scorch later helps Martian Manhunter overcome his weakness to fire, but inadvertently releases his repressed Fernus personality. Later, it is revealed that the Oans transformed the Martians into their current forms to prevent them from attacking other planets. Fernus attacks Scorch and renders her comatose.^[4]

In Infinite Crisis, Scorch resurfaces and joins Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.^[5][6][7]

Powers and abilities

Scorch is a metahuman who can create, manipulate, and absorb fire. This also enables her to teleport via flame.

In other media

Scorch makes non-speaking cameo appearances in DC Super Hero Girls as a student of Super Hero High.

References

1. Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 353. ISBN 978-0-345-50108-0.
2. Action Comics #774 (February 2001)
3. Action Comics #783 (November 2001)
4. JLA #78-89 (April - December 2003)
5. Superman (vol. 2) #225 (March 2006)
6. Martian Manhunter: The Others Among Us #5 (February 2007)
7. Teen Titans (vol. 3) #51 (November 2007)