Riot (DC Comics)
Riot is the name of two different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Publication history
[edit]The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot first appeared in Superman: The Man of Steel #61 and was created by Louise Simonson.
Fictional character biographies
[edit]New Titans Riot
[edit]The first Riot debuted in The New Titans #98 (June 1993), and was created by Marv Wolfman and Tom Grummett. She is a minor enemy of the Teen Titans who temporarily joins the team when the public turns against them.[1]
Frederick Von Frankenstein
[edit]| Riot | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Superman: The Man of Steel #61 (October 1996) |
| Created by | Louise Simonson |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Frederick von Frankenstein |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Abilities | Self-duplication |
Frederick von Frankenstein is a member of a long line of scientists. Frankenstein's stress leads him to use his uncle Hal's Phase-Shifter to gain self-duplication abilities. However, his clones deprive him of sleep, driving him insane. He then becomes a criminal and enemy of Superman.[2]
Later, Riot accepts Morgan Edge's offer to join the Superman Revenge Squad alongside Maxima, Misa, Barrage, and Anomaly.[3][4] However, the Squad disbands when they realize that Edge will not fulfill the promises he made to them.[5][6][7]
Riot appears alongside Roxy Rocket and Doctor Phosphorus as part of an event arranged by Roulette to see who could defeat Batman. Batman, Robin, and Batgirl defeat all of the villains, rendering the bet void.[8]
Powers and abilities
[edit]The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot can clone himself at will or when attacked. Furthermore, Riot's clones share pain, diluting it and giving them enhanced durability.
In other media
[edit]- The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot makes a cameo appearance in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.
- The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot appears in Superman Returns, voiced by Peter Lurie.
- The Frederick von Frankenstein incarnation of Riot appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ New Titans #98 (June 1993)
- ^ Superman: The Man of Steel #61. DC Comics.
- ^ The Adventures of Superman #543. DC Comics.
- ^ Action Comics #730. DC Comics.
- ^ Superman: The Man of Steel #65. DC Comics.
- ^ Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #14. DC Comics.
- ^ The Adventures of Superman #608. DC Comics.
- ^ Batgirl (vol. 3) #6. DC Comics.
- ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
External links
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- Characters created by Louise Simonson
- Characters created by Marv Wolfman
- Comics characters introduced in 1993
- Comics characters introduced in 1996
- DC Comics characters with superhuman durability or invulnerability
- DC Comics metahumans
- DC Comics scientists
- DC Comics supervillains
- Fictional characters who can duplicate themselves
- Fictional mad scientists
- Fictional physicians