Helga Jace
| Helga Jace | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman and the Outsiders #1 (August 1983) |
| Created by | Mike W. Barr Jim Aparo |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Outsiders Markovian royal family |
| Abilities | Genius-level intellect |
Dr. Helga Jace is a fictional character in the DC Comics Universe. She is a supporting character of the Outsiders and a scientist responsible for giving Princess Tara/Terra and her elder brother Prince Brion/Geo-Force their earth-controlling powers.
Helga Jace has appeared in the animated TV series Young Justice, voiced by Grey DeLisle, and the live-action TV series Black Lightning, portrayed by Jennifer Riker.
Publication history
[edit]Created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo, Helga Jace first appeared in Batman and the Outsiders #1 (1983) as an ally of the Outsiders.
In the Millennium storyline, written by Steve Englehart, Jace is revealed to be a villain with her own agenda.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Helga Jace is a scientist and geneticist from Markovia who works for its royal family. Following a revolution in Markovia and the death of King Viktor, Jace gives Brion and Tara Markov powers to help them fight back.[1] Subsequently, Jace becomes an ally of the Outsiders, during which she reunites Metamorpho with his lost love Sapphire Stagg and helps Halo regain her memories.[2]
In Millennium, Jace is revealed to be an ally of the Manhunters. When she attempts to attack Metamorpho, her weapon generates a surge that kills them both.[3]
In the DC Rebirth relaunch, Helga Jace is an astrophysicist and ally of Kobra.[4] In Doomsday Clock, Jace supports the Superman Theory, stating that some metahumans were created by the government.[5]
In other media
[edit]- Helga Jace appears in Black Lightning, portrayed by Jennifer Riker.[6] This version is a mad scientist who created Tobias Whale's anti-aging serum and was previously incarcerated for her illegal experiments. In the present, during the second season, Jace is forced to help Lynn Stewart and the A.S.A. treat metahuman children before Todd Green frees her on Whale's behalf. Jace is eventually captured by Deputy Chief Henderson and placed in the Freeland Police Department's custody before the bounty hunter Instant rescues her and takes her to Markovia. Throughout the third season, Jace works to stabilize Markovia's metahumans until she is extracted by a team led by Black Lightning and later killed by Commander Carson Williams.
- Helga Jace appears in Young Justice, voiced by Grey DeLisle.[7] This version is a protégé of the Ultra-Humanite, a member of the Light, and personal physician to Markovia's royal family. While working with Baron Bedlam's metahuman trafficking ring, she transforms Tara and Brion Markov into metahumans and kills Gabrielle Daou, who later becomes Violet Harper / Halo. Using her bond with Brion, Jace travels to the United States to infiltrate Nightwing's team. To further her goals, she enters a relationship with Black Lightning and becomes Brion's advisor after he overthrows his brother Gregor as king of Markovia.[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Batman and the Outsiders #1 (August 1983). DC Comics.
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- Batman and the Outsiders #2 (September 1983). DC Comics.
- Batman and the Outsiders #16 - #18 (December 1984 - February 1985). DC Comics.
- Batman and the Outsiders #22 (June 1985). DC Comics.
- ^ Outsiders #27. DC Comics.
- ^ Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot and Katana #1 (March - August 2016). DC Comics.
- ^ Doomsday Clock #2. DC Comics.
- ^ Fida, Bisma (December 6, 2018). "Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 9: Extended Promo, Air Date, And Cast". Otaku Kart. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Helga Jace Voice - Young Justice (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 16, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (August 5, 2019). "Young Justice: Outsiders' Latest End-Credits is Its Most Provocative Yet". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Tim (August 13, 2019). "Young Justice: Outsiders Unveils Dr. Helga Jace's Creepy, Evil Plan". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (August 10, 2019). "Young Justice: Outsiders Finally Reveals Helga Jace's Evil Mentor". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Helga Jace at DC Comics Wiki
- Helga Jace at Comic Vine