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Saturday, April 6, 2024

King Josef Vladek - Young Justice: Targets

The former king of Vlatava and the father of  Perdita Vladek, Josef Vladek (d. September 28, 2010) was assassinated by Sportsmaster, completing a contract Vandal Savage and Werner Vertigo arranged with Ra's al Ghul and the League of Shadows. 

After learning of the hit, Red Arrow was on the scene in Vlatavastok, watching over Vladek from a distance. However, he was easily defeated by Crock, who used the hypnotic trigger "broken arrow" to render Harper immobile.

With everything done, Sportsmaster left Vlatava, allowing Vertigo to enact the next part of his plan; to assassinate his niece and take over the throne. 

Hecate - Macbeth

The goddess and patron of Witchcraft, Hecate ruled over the Weird Sisters and their coven, bestowing on them their magical abilities of prophetic vision and spells, in exchange for their worship. 

Discovering that the three witches had entreated Macbeth, she angrily reprimanded her supporters, remarking that they had no right to do this without consultation. Noting how much blood had been spilt in the Thane's quest for dominance and Kingship, she went on to demand that they withdraw their championship, believing that he was merely a tyrant not deserving of their council. 

Seeing their eagerness for redemption and forgiveness, she tasked them with leading Macbeth to a violent downfall befitting the treacherous soldier. Requesting that they meet her in Hell the next day, she set about gathering ingredients for a powerful illusion spell, starting with droplets of pure moonlight. 

Rendezvousing with the Weird Sisters, Hecate congratulated them for their potion, promising rewards for services rendered. Taking her leave, she entrusts that the coven of six complete the ritual of Black Spirits while she attends to other business. 

Firefly's Gang - Gotham: Season Four

Formed during the early days of "No-Man's Land," Firefly's Gang established themselves in an abandoned industrial factory in The Burnley District. On her orders, they created a ten-block radius perimeter around this newfound seat of power, encompassing the territory in a ring of fire. 

Inspired by their leader's obsession with fire, the gang executed their enemies by burning them alive. 

Philostrate - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Master of Revels in the court of Theseus, Duke of Athens, Philostrate served loyally under his liege lord.

At the behest of the duke in the runup to his wedding day with the Amazon Queen Hippolyta, he went about the town encouraging the local youths to celebrate and make merriment. 

With that complete, he set about organising potential acts to entertain the royal couple; these included an Athenian Eunuch to sing a ballad about Hercules’ victory over the Centaurs, the death of Orpheus and the hands of the Bacchanals, a satirical tribute to the Nine Muses, and a local acting troupes’ rendition of the tragic tale of Pyramus and Thisbe. Watching the latter during their rehearsals, Philostrate openly mocked their poor acting and stagecraft, believing that they were all terribly miscast. 

Writing them off as hopeless, he was taken aback when Theseus picked them to be their nuptial day entertainment. With his protests ignored, he reluctantly introduced the troupe to the couple, sitting back to watch the farce play out. 

Titania's Votaress - A Midsummer Night's Dream

A staunch worshipper of the Fairy Queen Titania, the unnamed votaress was a friend and trusted confidante of the Fae monarch, earning her patron's affection with loyalty, kindness, and trinkets from her travels across her homeland of India. 

Heavily pregnant, she eventually went into labour, giving birth to a baby boy, the son of the ruling king of India at the time. However, she did not survive childbirth, dying soon after. Her death profoundly moved Titania, who decided to adopt the baby as her own ward, leading the Fairy Queen to discreetly swap the infant for a Changeling. 

Titania's unyielding defiance towards Oberon's wishes to foster the boy himself stemmed from the Queen's fondness for her consort. This led to a violent conflict between husband and wife, which was only resolved when the King of Fairyland used the potent magic of deities to bewitch Titania and force her to relinquish her hold on the boy. 

The Indian King - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The unnamed ruler of India, "The Indian King", as he was referred to by Robin Goodfellow (Puck), was the father of a young prince abducted by Queen Titania and taken away to be raised as her ward in Fairyland.

He was unaware that his son was swapped at birth for a Changeling. 

The Changeling - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Following the death of one of her most loyal and devoted followers during childbirth, Queen Titania of Fairyland had The Changeling placed in the royal court of India, swapping them for the newborn prince. 

The boy's father, the reigning monarch, was unaware that the switch had taken place, raising them to follow him as the future King of India. 

The Boy - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The infant son of the King of India and one of Titania's most devoted followers, the unnamed boy was taken into the care of the Fairy Queen, after his mother died during childbirth. Honour bound to the memory of her friend and companion, Titania raised him in Fairyland as her own, affectionately doting on him. Meanwhile, his father was left with a young Changeling. 

However, this attention only angered the jealous King Oberon, who took a shine to the boy and wished to make him a member of his personal train. After being denied custody of the boy, the final straw in their already failing marriage, the Queen and King parted ways, setting up two rival factions. Titania's grip on the boy only tightened, knowing full well that Oberon would doggedly persist until he eventually got what he wanted. 

Resorting to put her under the influence of Love-in-Idleness, Titania finally relented to his demands, ordering her attendees to have the boy moved to Oberon's Bower. Satisfied with the result, the King released his wife from the enchantment, reconciling their extensive list of grievances towards one another and pushing to start their relationship anew.

Sabbac - Young Justice: Season One

Often working in tandem with fellow magical entity Ibac, Sabbac was an enemy of Captain Marvel, regularly clashing against the hero.

In 2010, the pair terrorised Fawcett City, causing utter chaos in the streets, until the timely intervention of Marvel sent them packing. 

Ibac - Young Justice: Season One

An enemy of Captain Marvel, Ibac was a formidable creature who engaged in a coordinated attack on Fawcett City with fellow beast Sabbac on November 5th 2010. They were swiftly defeated by their nemesis.

Later that evening, Cat Grant covered the incident on GBS News. 

Hooty - Injustice 2 Comic

A domesticated American Wood Owl, Hooty was the faithful companion of Charles McNider, aka Doctor Mid-Nite. 

Fighting alongside one another as members of the Justice Society of America, they made a name for themselves as celebrated heroes during the late nineteenth century. Outside of his friendship with McNider, Hooty got on well with the costumed fighter Ted Grant, aka Wildcat. 

Retiring from the JSA, the pair retreated to the solitude of Longyearbyen, living in isolation, far away from people. 

The Blood League - The Multiversity Guidebook

A group of powerful super-vampires who ruled both the night and their world with an iron fist, the Blood League are fearsome predators widely recognized for their hunting and killing prowess. 

Many have attempted to challenge their authority, but none have succeeded. They are a force to be reckoned with, and their reign of terror shows no signs of slowing down.

The Blood League - DC Comics.Com

The Blood League of Earth 43 are a twisted and monstrous organization that emerged to take over and conquer their world. Once a noble team of superheroes, The Justice League, they were transformed into undead, nearly invincible vampires, driven by an insatiable bloodlust and an endless thirst for fresh corpses.

It all started when Batman, seeking demonic powers to fight off a threat from Dracula himself, fell victim to the vampire curse. Soon after, the entire world was plunged into a full-scale vampiric outbreak, with the Earth's greatest heroes succumbing to the scourge. While they maintain great powers, the once-just heroes were drastically altered into instinct-driven beasts devoid of humanity.

With Earth under their control, The Blood League have set their sights on the planet Raan, leading several campaigns against Adam Strange and the Rannians. 

The Dollotron Nurses - Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

A pair of Dollotrons dressed up like nurses, they were tasked with helping Professor Pyg operate on Harvey Dent. 

However, before Valentin could begin operating on Dent, they were set upon by Knockout and Scandal Savage. Savage took one of them out with the door during her entry, before moving on to the other nurse, killing them with a single punch. 

Dr Fate - Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

The title for several heroes of the years, Doctor Fate were magically embued with the Helmet of Fate a powerful arcane artefact that possessed the spirit of the Lord of Order, Nabu. 

As champions of order, they were expected to serve the world and protect Earth from demons and other occult threats to the natural balance. They were also tasked with protecting the Tower of Fate safe from intruders and ensuring the powerful weapons and tools did not fall into the wrong hands. 

Dr Fate I - Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

One of the many champions of order chosen by Nabu to wield the Helmet of Fate, Dr Fate cared little for his duties and responsibilities, using his newfound powers as a means to fulfil his shallow, hedonistic lifestyle of sex and alcohol. 

Among his enemies was the meta-human criminal Silver Banshee, whom he first met whilst robbing a bank. After a brief fight, the two began engaging in a flirtatious relationship that turned sexual in nature, inviting her back to the Tower of Fate. 

He would regret doing this as Scandal Savage and Knockout used this knowledge to seduce Maxum and gain access to The Tower. Knocking him unconscious, the couple stole Nabu's treasured Get Out of Hell Free card. 

Enraged by his failure and his arrogance, Nabu stripped him of his role after just two months and banished him back to Earth to face the mercy of his fate, without even giving him a chance to explain the situation from his perspective. 

Helmet of Fate - Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

An artefact and tool of order, The Helmet of Fate holds within it an ancient and immensely potent magic that has been revered for centuries. It was created alongside two other mystical objects, the Amulet of Anubis and the Cloak of Destiny, which together bestow upon the wearer the immense power of Doctor Fate. As the primary agent of the Lords of Order and one of the most supreme Homo Magis, the wearer of these three items would be granted unparalleled abilities and control over the forces of magic.