Doctor Fate

Doctor Fate
Doctor Fate
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940)
Created by	Gardner Fox (writer) Howard Sherman (artist)
In-story information
Alter ego	Various
Team affiliations	Justice Society of America Justice League Dark
Abilities	Mastery of magic, flight, superhuman strength, invulnerability, telekinesis, telepathy, pyrokinesis, teleportation, energy manipulation, spell casting, dimensional travel, time manipulation

Doctor Fate is the name of multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in More Fun Comics #55, created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman. Doctor Fate is a powerful sorcerer and a founding member of the Justice Society of America.

Publication History[edit | edit source]

Doctor Fate debuted in More Fun Comics #55 in May 1940. The character was created during the Golden Age of Comic Books and has been a recurring figure in the DC Universe.

Fictional Character Biography[edit | edit source]

Kent Nelson[edit | edit source]

The original and most well-known Doctor Fate is Kent Nelson, who discovered the tomb of the ancient wizard Nabu and was trained by him in the arts of magic. Kent Nelson's tenure as Doctor Fate is marked by his membership in the Justice Society of America and his battles against various mystical threats.

Inza Nelson[edit | edit source]

Inza Nelson, Kent's wife, also took on the mantle of Doctor Fate. Her tenure was characterized by a more psychological and philosophical approach to the character's adventures.

Eric and Linda Strauss[edit | edit source]

Eric and Linda Strauss were a married couple who shared the mantle of Doctor Fate during the late 1980s. Their stories often explored themes of duality and the balance between order and chaos.

Jared Stevens[edit | edit source]

Jared Stevens was a more modern and unconventional take on the character, known as "Fate." He wielded mystical artifacts rather than traditional spellcasting.

Hector Hall[edit | edit source]

Hector Hall, the son of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, also served as Doctor Fate. His tenure was marked by his struggle to balance his heroic duties with his personal life.

Khalid Nassour[edit | edit source]

The most recent incarnation of Doctor Fate is Khalid Nassour, a young Egyptian-American medical student who inherits the mantle. His stories often blend modern-day issues with ancient Egyptian mythology.

Powers and Abilities[edit | edit source]

Doctor Fate possesses a wide array of magical abilities, including but not limited to:

Mastery of magic
Flight
Superhuman strength
Invulnerability
Telekinesis
Telepathy
Pyrokinesis
Teleportation
Energy manipulation
Spell casting
Dimensional travel
Time manipulation

Allies and Enemies[edit | edit source]

Doctor Fate has been a member of several superhero teams, including the Justice Society of America and Justice League Dark. His enemies often include powerful mystical beings and sorcerers.

In Other Media[edit | edit source]

Doctor Fate has appeared in various animated series, live-action television, and video games. Notable appearances include Justice League Unlimited, Young Justice, and Smallville.

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

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