Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour) design evolution
Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDoctor Fate (vol. 4) #1 (June 2015)
Created byPaul Levitz (writer), Sonny Liew (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoKhalid Nassour
Team affiliationsJustice League Dark
Abilities
  • Mastery of magic
  • Flight
  • Telekinesis
  • Telepathy
  • Superhuman strength
  • Invulnerability
  • Healing factor
  • Dimensional manipulation

Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is one of the several characters who have taken up the mantle of Doctor Fate, a powerful sorcerer and agent of the Lords of Order.

Publication history[edit | edit source]

Khalid Nassour first appeared in Doctor Fate (vol. 4) #1 in June 2015. He was created by writer Paul Levitz and artist Sonny Liew. Khalid is notable for being one of the few Muslim superheroes in mainstream American comics.

Fictional character biography[edit | edit source]

Khalid Nassour is a young medical student of Egyptian descent living in Brooklyn, New York City. He is chosen by the ancient Egyptian deity Nabu to become the new Doctor Fate. Khalid struggles to balance his responsibilities as a medical student and his duties as a superhero.

Becoming Doctor Fate[edit | edit source]

Khalid discovers the Helmet of Fate, an ancient artifact that grants him immense magical powers. With the guidance of Nabu, Khalid learns to harness these powers to fight against supernatural threats and protect the world from mystical dangers.

Justice League Dark[edit | edit source]

Khalid eventually joins the Justice League Dark, a team of superheroes specializing in combating magical and supernatural threats. He works alongside other magical heroes such as John Constantine, Zatanna, and Swamp Thing.

Powers and abilities[edit | edit source]

As Doctor Fate, Khalid possesses a wide array of magical abilities, including:

  • Mastery of magic: Khalid can cast powerful spells and perform various magical feats.
  • Flight: He can levitate and fly at high speeds.
  • Telekinesis: Khalid can move objects with his mind.
  • Telepathy: He can read minds and communicate telepathically.
  • Superhuman strength: Khalid's physical strength is enhanced to superhuman levels.
  • Invulnerability: He is highly resistant to physical and magical attacks.
  • Healing factor: Khalid can heal himself and others from injuries.
  • Dimensional manipulation: He can manipulate dimensions and create portals to other realms.

Related pages[edit | edit source]

Categories[edit | edit source]

Template:DC Comics characters


WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD