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Doctor Fate (also known as Fate) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.The first version was originally created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, debuting in More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940).
Doctor Fate #1 : Created by: J.M. DeMatteis & Keith Giffen: Teams: Lords of Order Justice League International: Abilities: Access to the Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, and the Cloak of Destiny grants Linda a number of magical abilities and can merge with another being selected as Doctor Fate, increasing their power. Aliases: Doctor Fate ...
However, Kent's life takes a turn when he discovers the Helmet of Fate and assumes the mantle of Doctor Fate. Becoming Doctor Fate, Kent encounters Negal, a foe of the first Doctor Fate intent on keeping the mantle vacant but is defeated, and works to re-establish a healthier semblance of life with the magical powers of the helmet. With the ...
The original version of the Doctor Fate character, he is sometimes also referred to as the Golden Age Doctor Fate. Doctor Fate's secret identity is Kent Nelson, son of a archaeologist who encounters a cosmic being named Nabu, a member of the Lords of Order, while accompanying his father in an archaeological expedition. Unwittingly leading to ...
[8] [10] [11] For a period, Kent Nelson resumed the Doctor Fate mantle while training Khalid Nassour, but Nabu trapped Kent in mystic stasis. Nabu then assumed the role of Doctor Fate, using Kent's connection to manifest through the Helm of Fate. Nabu clashed with Blue Beetle and his scarab Khaji-Da, orchestrated by their shared adversary ...
Doctor Fate Giovanni "John" Zatara , simply called Zatara , is a fictional magician and superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . The character first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 during the Golden Age of Comic Books , making him one of DC Comics' oldest characters.
The Helmet of Fate, a powerful artifact that bestows godlike magical powers and knowledge, [58] uniquely also grants him incredible element-controlling powers, allowing him to manipulate the elements and power magic through them for abilities such as intangibility, projecting mystic bolts, flight and healing.
Wotan is frequently portrayed as the primary antagonist of Doctor Fate. Originally a female who obtained her powers through sorcery, Wotan later underwent reincarnation in a male form. Adopting the name "Wotan" from Germanic and Norse legends, the character developed a strong desire for power, leading to conflicts with Doctor Fate. [1]