Joshua Clay

Joshua Clay
Tempest as depicted in Doom Patrol Annual #1 (December 1988). Art by James Fry.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceShowcase #94 (August 1977)
Created byPaul Kupperberg
Joe Staton
In-story information
Alter egoJoshua Clay
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsDoom Patrol
Black Lantern Corps
Notable aliasesJonathan Carmichael, Tempest
Abilities
  • Kinetic energy blasts
  • Flight

Joshua Clay, also known as Tempest, is a fictional character, a member of the superhero team Doom Patrol in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton,[1] he first appeared in Showcase #94 (August 1977).[2]

Joshua Clay appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the Doom Patrol television series for DC Universe played by Alimi Ballard.

Fictional character biography

Joshua Clay originates from Brownsville, a slum in Brooklyn, New York. His family's poor living situation leads him to join the Stompers gang and eventually join the Army to avoid prison.[2]

While serving in the Vietnam War, Joshua kills Ben Krullen, a sergeant who massacred a village. Subsequently, Joshua flees to the United States and becomes a fugitive before joining the Doom Patrol.[3] However, he eventually retires and becomes a physician.[4][5][6]

In Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55 (May 1992), the Chief kills Joshua after he discovers his plan to ravage the world with a genetic weapon and create an improved society.[7]

Joshua is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night and permanently resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.[8][9][10]

Powers and abilities

Kinetic energy blast, art by James Fry.

Joshua Clay is a metahuman who can generate solar energy blasts. Furthermore, he can use his energy to propel himself through the air at 90 miles per hour.[11]

As a Black Lantern, Joshua can manipulate weather.

Trained as a combat medic by the U.S. Army, he later becomes a licensed physician.

Other versions

An alternate universe variant of Joshua Clay appears in Teen Titans: Earth One as a member of S.T.A.R. Labs.[12]

In other media

Joshua Clay appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Alimi Ballard. This version was a member of a 1950s incarnation of the Doom Patrol before they were defeated by Mr. Nobody. Following this, Clay became a caretaker to his incapacitated teammates.

References

  1. ^ Browning, Michael (July 2013). "The Doom Patrol Interviews: Paul Kupperberg". Back Issue! (#65): 42–45.
  2. ^ a b Jimenez, Phil (2008), "Clay, Joshua", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 84, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017
  3. ^ Secret Origins Annual #1. DC Comics.
  4. ^ Showcase #94 (August/September 1977). DC Comics.
  5. ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #1 (October 1987). DC Comics.
  6. ^ Irvine, Alex (2008), "Doom Patrol", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The Vertigo Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 61–63, ISBN 978-0-7566-4122-1, OCLC 213309015
  7. ^ Review of Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55
  8. ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 5) #4. DC Comics.
  9. ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #24. DC Comics.
  10. ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #34. DC Comics.
  11. ^ Justice League Quarterly #17 (Winter 1994), "The Sleeper Awakens", written by Charlie Bracey, drawn by Carlos Franco
  12. ^ Teen Titans: Earth One (vol. 1) #1. DC Comics.