Riot (DC Comics)

Riot is the name of two different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Publication history

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

New Titans Riot

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

Riot
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuperman: The Man of Steel #61 (October 1996)
Created byLouise Simonson
In-story information
Alter egoFrederick von Frankenstein
SpeciesMetahuman
AbilitiesSelf-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

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

References

  1. ^ New Titans #98 (June 1993)
  2. ^ Superman: The Man of Steel #61. DC Comics.
  3. ^ The Adventures of Superman #543. DC Comics.
  4. ^ Action Comics #730. DC Comics.
  5. ^ Superman: The Man of Steel #65. DC Comics.
  6. ^ Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #14. DC Comics.
  7. ^ The Adventures of Superman #608. DC Comics.
  8. ^ Batgirl (vol. 3) #6. DC Comics.
  9. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved November 22, 2024.