Seraph (comics)
| Seraph | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Super Friends #7 (October 1977) |
| Created by | E. Nelson Bridwell (writer) Ramona Fradon (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Chaim Levon |
| Team affiliations | Global Guardians |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength of Samson, Ring of Solomon, Staff of Moses, and the mantle of Elijah. |
Seraph (Chaim Levon) is a DC Comics superhero from Israel. He first appeared in Super Friends #7 (October 1977), and was created by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon, art by Bob Oksner and lettered by Milt Snapinn.
Fictional character biography
[edit]Chaim Levon is a Jewish school teacher who wields mystical power. He helps Superman dismantle a bomb in Israel and free the Wonder Twins after they were brainwashed. He had a few missions as a solo fighter. As a member of the Global Guardians, he helped Superman retrieve an ancient artifact.[1]
He remains with the Global Guardians for a few years and later works with Doctor Mist to rescue the Guardians from Bialya.
The team later confronts Doctor Mist's enemy Fain Y'onia. Thunderlord and Bushmaster die during separate confrontations with enemy. Seraph helps Rising Sun, Owlwoman, and Olympian create the New Global Guardians, with himself as leader. Seraph also supervises Tuatara, who was rendered comatose during the battle against Fain.[2]
Powers and abilities
[edit]Seraph possesses various powers derived from biblical figures. He wears the ring of Solomon, which gives him wisdom and allows him to teleport short distances, and the mantle of Elijah, which protects him from harm. The Staff of Moses can change size, manipulate water, and transform into a snake.
See also
[edit]- Hayoth
- Sabra, an Israeli superhero in the Marvel Comics universe.
References
[edit]- ^ Greenberger, Robert (2008), "Global Guardians", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 138, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017
- ^ Justice League Quarterly #17 (Winter 1994)