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==Background Information== |
==Background Information== |
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11,000 years ago, there lived a man named '''''Maltis''''' who lived in the ancient [[Africa]]n realm of Kor. As he grew to adulthood, he changed his name to '''''Nommo''''' and established himself as king of Kor and guardian of the mystic ''[[Flame of Life]]''. As the ''Flames'' guardian, he is able to absorb its powers, becoming ''immortal''. From here forward, ''Maltis'' was able to create the ''Stones of Life''. He keeps one for himself and gives the others to an ''emerging race of magical humanoids'' known as the ''Homo magi''. <ref>Jimenez, Phil (2006), "Doctor Mist", in Dougall, Alastair, ''The DC Comics Encyclopedia'', New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 95, ISBN [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-7566-4119-5 0-7566-4119-5], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Computer_Library_Center OCLC] [http://www.worldcat.org/title/dc-comics-encyclopedia-the-definitive-guide-to-the-characters-of-the-dc-universe/oclc/213309017 213309017]</ref> <ref>The evil sorcerer [[Felix Faust]]'s desires to sell his soul to the Devil for supreme powers like his ancestor did, and (in a [[post-crisis]] story) in 5,000 B.C., he appeared in the legendary [[Africa]]n empire of [[Kor]] to challenge [[Nommo]], the wizard-king for possession of the burning enigma called the [[Flame of life]]. Nommo absorbed the Flame and used its power to hurl the evil sorcerer into another dimension. Felix did not escape his other dimensional prison until the early 20th century, when occult dabbler and mad-man, Dekan Drache made his own one-sided Faustian pact. Origin revealed in the [[post-crisis]] story found in ''Secret Origins, #27'' (June 1988).</ref> |
11,000 years ago, there lived a man named '''''Maltis''''' who lived in the ancient [[Africa]]n realm of Kor. As he grew to adulthood, he changed his name to '''''Nommo''''' and established himself as king of Kor and guardian of the mystic ''[[Flame of Life]]''. As the ''Flames'' guardian, he is able to absorb its powers, becoming ''immortal''. From here forward, ''Maltis'' was able to create the ''Stones of Life''. He keeps one for himself and gives the others to an ''emerging race of magical humanoids'' known as the ''Homo magi''. <ref>Jimenez, Phil (2006), "Doctor Mist", in Dougall, Alastair, ''The DC Comics Encyclopedia'', New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 95, ISBN [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-7566-4119-5 0-7566-4119-5], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Computer_Library_Center OCLC] [http://www.worldcat.org/title/dc-comics-encyclopedia-the-definitive-guide-to-the-characters-of-the-dc-universe/oclc/213309017 213309017]</ref> <ref>The evil sorcerer [[Felix Faust]]'s desires to sell his soul to the Devil for supreme powers like his ancestor did, and (in a [[post-crisis]] story) in 5,000 B.C., he appeared in the legendary [[Africa]]n empire of [[Kor]] to challenge [[Nommo]], the wizard-king for possession of the burning enigma called the [[Flame of life]]. Nommo absorbed the Flame and used its power to hurl the evil sorcerer into another dimension. Felix did not escape his other dimensional prison until the early 20th century, when occult dabbler and mad-man, Dekan Drache made his own one-sided Faustian pact. Origin revealed in the [[post-crisis]] story found in ''Secret Origins, #27'' (June 1988).</ref> |
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''Doctor Mist’s'' story begins 11,000 years ago. ‘Doctor Mist’ was king of [[Kor]] (no other name given),<ref>Doctor Mist being the ‘King of Kor’ was revealed in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).</ref> one of the greatest empires of its day, one of the greatest the world has ever known. Shortly after he was imbued with power he had his likeness carved into the side of a mountain, as a way to inspire fear in his enemies. To impress upon them, the fact that he was the one to look upon with awe. He stays at this ‘[[Mountain Retreat]]’<ref>Doctor Mist’s home is first called his ‘Mountain Retreat’ in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).</ref> in [[Africa]] never leaving, as sort of a personal exile, because he is so powerful.<ref>As revealed in his first appearance from [[Super Friends 13|''SuperFriends, #13'']] (August/September 1978).</ref> |
''Doctor Mist’s'' story begins 11,000 years ago. ‘Doctor Mist’ was king of [[Kor]] (no other name given),<ref>Doctor Mist being the ‘King of Kor’ was revealed in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).</ref> one of the greatest empires of its day, one of the greatest the world has ever known. Shortly after he was imbued with power he had his likeness carved into the side of a mountain, as a way to inspire fear in his enemies. To impress upon them, the fact that he was the one to look upon with awe. He stays at this ‘[[Mountain Retreat]]’<ref>Doctor Mist’s home is first called his ‘Mountain Retreat’ in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).</ref> in [[Africa]] never leaving, as sort of a personal exile, because he is so powerful.<ref>As revealed in his first appearance from [[Super Friends 13|''SuperFriends, #13'']] (August/September 1978).</ref> |
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| SuperFriends Comic Book Character | |
| Doctor Mist | |
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| Real name: | Maltis (original) [1] Nommo (changed to)[2] |
| Species: | Metahuman Homo magi [3] |
| Homeworld: | Earth |
| Universe: | Earth-1A Earth-One |
| Base: | Empire of Kor, Africa |
| Affiliations: | Global Guardians International Hero |
Global Guardians Team Leader
Nommo, is the wizard-king of the African empire of Kor, and member Homo magi race. He stood in the Pillar of Life and was endowed with immortality. He later took the name Doctor Mist and founds international group of superheroes team, the Global Guardians.
Background Information
In the Post-Crisis Universe of the New Earth
11,000 years ago, there lived a man named Maltis who lived in the ancient African realm of Kor. As he grew to adulthood, he changed his name to Nommo and established himself as king of Kor and guardian of the mystic Flame of Life. As the Flames guardian, he is able to absorb its powers, becoming immortal. From here forward, Maltis was able to create the Stones of Life. He keeps one for himself and gives the others to an emerging race of magical humanoids known as the Homo magi. [4] [5]
===In the Pre-Crisis Universe of Earth-1A
Doctor Mist’s story begins 11,000 years ago. ‘Doctor Mist’ was king of Kor (no other name given),[6] one of the greatest empires of its day, one of the greatest the world has ever known. Shortly after he was imbued with power he had his likeness carved into the side of a mountain, as a way to inspire fear in his enemies. To impress upon them, the fact that he was the one to look upon with awe. He stays at this ‘Mountain Retreat’[7] in Africa never leaving, as sort of a personal exile, because he is so powerful.[8]
During the summer of 1978, the SuperFriends must find a way to help two radiation-based superheroes from earth’s past, T.N.T and Dan the Dyna-Mite, who were part of a mysterious explosion and need to be found so they do not cause further damage to themselves or anyone else. As soon as our World War II heroes are provided safe accommodations, Doctor Mist mysteriously contacts them on the Hall of Justice TroubAlert monitor. He tells them that he knows how to help with them with one of their mysteries.[9] He then summons the SuperFriends to his home in Africa, along its east coast; to explain how to quell the Mindless Immortal's insatiable appetite.[10]
A few years later, Doctor Mist gathers a number of international heroes to help the SuperFriends battle the Conqueror.[11]
Powers and Abilities
Immortality: After stepping into the Pillar of Life he was endowed with immortality.
Sorcery: Nommo is a homo magi, a human born with the affinity to manipulate magic.
- Elemental Sorcery: With his magic Nommo has shown a greatest affinity to manipulate the elements of the Earth.
- Elemental Transmutation: Ability to rearrange atoms and molecules in both inorganic and organic matter
- Pyrokinesis: Generation and Control of fire
- Aerokinesis: Generation and Control of Air
- Geokinesis: Control of Earth/Rock
- Hydrokinesis: Control of Water
- Cryokinesis: Generation and Control of Ice
- Weather Manipulation
- Telepathy (and mind control)
- Chlorokinesis: Control over plants
- Thermokinesis: Nommo has used this ability a few times to stay warm in frigid environments.
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Durability
- Flight
- Teleportation
- Dimensional Travel
- Force Field
- Probability Manipulation
- Magical Awareness: supernatural sensitivity to occult activities and mystic phenomena.
- Dispel: Able to remove illusions and holographic images that his opponents have set up.
- Telekinesis
- Elemental Conversion
- Molecular Conversion
- Regeneration: Able to heal himself and others
- Size Alteration
- Spectral Sight: He can see spiritual entities and travelers invisible to normal sight; he can perceive magical events at a great distance.
- Magical Manipulation: Nommo is also capable of using all personal and universal magic
- Extraction and Transportation of Souls
- Mystical Invulnerability
- Prestidigitation: Nommo is skilled in stage magic, performing simple tricks and elaborate illusions.
- Hand-to-Hand Combat
- Occultist
- Hypnotist
- Backwards Speech: Backwards Speech is most commonly known as Mnemonic Incantations.
Weaknesses
- Mnemonic Incantation: Nommo must concentrate on her magic to make sure she is using the proper spell. It is at this point where he is most vulnerable. Mnemonic incantation is the most complicated of the mystic arts.
- Higher-Level Magics: If the magic power-level of his opponent is higher than his, then it would be extremely difficult for him to win a battle. In addition, it is difficult to impossible to affect a spell that was set in motion with higher-level magics.
Appearances
Super Friends comics (1976-1981):
- Super Friends #12 (November, 1977)
- Super Friends #13 (September 1, 1978)
- Super Friends #45 (June 1, 1981)
- Super Friends #46 (July 1, 1981)
Notes
- The Doctor Mist was originally introduced in the continuity of the SuperFriends Universe Earth-1A.
- He first appeared in the SuperFriends comic book series issue #12 (July 1, 1978).
- He was created by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon.
- He was outside of standard Earth-One continuity at the time.
Trivia
Doctor Mist is based on both the Guardian of the Gate and the character of King Noot introduced in Chapter 18 of Wisdom's Daughter by H. Rider Haggard.[12]
References
- ↑ As revealed post-crisis.
- ↑ As revealed post-crisis.
- ↑ As revealed post-crisis.
- ↑ Jimenez, Phil (2006), "Doctor Mist", in Dougall, Alastair, The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 95, ISBN 0-7566-4119-5, OCLC 213309017
- ↑ The evil sorcerer Felix Faust's desires to sell his soul to the Devil for supreme powers like his ancestor did, and (in a post-crisis story) in 5,000 B.C., he appeared in the legendary African empire of Kor to challenge Nommo, the wizard-king for possession of the burning enigma called the Flame of life. Nommo absorbed the Flame and used its power to hurl the evil sorcerer into another dimension. Felix did not escape his other dimensional prison until the early 20th century, when occult dabbler and mad-man, Dekan Drache made his own one-sided Faustian pact. Origin revealed in the post-crisis story found in Secret Origins, #27 (June 1988).
- ↑ Doctor Mist being the ‘King of Kor’ was revealed in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).
- ↑ Doctor Mist’s home is first called his ‘Mountain Retreat’ in DC Comics Presents #46 (June 1982).
- ↑ As revealed in his first appearance from SuperFriends, #13 (August/September 1978).
- ↑ As revealed in SuperFriends, #12 (July, 1978).
- ↑ As revealed in SuperFriends, #13 (September 1, 1978).
- ↑ As revealed in the SuperFriends ComicBook, issues #45 and #46 (June 1981-July 1981).
- ↑ Wisdom's Daughter by H. Rider Haggard, found at Project Gutenberg Australia