Wotan (comics)

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rdf:langString Wotan as they appear in Earth 2.

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rdf:langString Wotan is a mystical supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, first appearing in More Fun Comics #55 (1940). The character is a major antagonist to Doctor Fate, serves as an archenemy to various incarnations. Originally a woman of prehistoric times, the woman who would become Wotan was sexually assaulted by male members of her tribe. Turning to magic, she took revenge and became a god-like entity to her tribe while learning to extend her life through reincarnation and became curious about the source of cruelty in humanity. Evetually, in a male body, he adopted the "Wotan" name based upon Germanic and Norse mythology and gain a lust for power and knowledge, putting them at odds with Doctor Fate and other magical characters. After the New 52 reboot, the character was then moved Earth 2 universe with a similar background; named Karel Wotan, she is cursed by Nabu when she arrogantly challenged the mystic sorcerer by turning her skin green so he can recognize her no matter whom she may reincarnate into. In a male body, he plots to usurp Nabu's power and is challenged by Earth 2's version of Doctor Fate, Khalid Ben-Hassin. The character's original incarnation would later briefly reappar in DC Rebirth. Wotan has appeared in several media, having been adapted in both Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Young Justice animated series.

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rdf:langString Mastery in black magic & can selectively reincarnate at will; skilled scientist and inventor.

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