Silver Banshee

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Silver Banshee
Cover to Action Comics #820, by Carlos D'anda
Publisher DC Comics First appearance Action Comics #595 (December, 1987) Created by John Byrne
Characteristics Alter ego Siobhan McDougal Affiliations Secret Society of Super Villains Abilities Superhuman speed, durability, the strength of ten men. Her wail could kill human beings in her line of sight as long as she is aware of their identity. Sonic powers also allow her to teleport.

Silver Banshee is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics, primarily as an opponent of Superman.

[edit] Character history

Siobhan McDougal was the first-born child of Garrett McDougal, the patriarch of an old Gaelic clan that has occupied an island midway between Scotland and Ireland for a thousand generations. On that island is Castle Broen, where first-born McDougals enter to undergo a ritual to prove themselves worthy to lead the clan. When Siobhan was young she traveled the world, only returning to Castle Broen when she heard of her father's death. Her uncle Seamus was determined that no woman would lead the clan, and intended her brother Bevan to become the new patriarch. She went ahead with the family ritual by herself, which involved calling on supernatural forces for power. She was interrupted by Bevan, and the distraction proved disastrous as she was dragged away into an infernal netherworld. An entity called "the Crone" granted her powers and the ability to return to Earth as the Silver Banshee, but demanded payment in the form of an occult book that belonged to her father. She found that her father's book collection had been shipped off for sale in the United States. Her quest brought her to Metropolis, and as she killed anyone that stood in the way of her search, she attracted the attention of Superman. Unable to defeat Superman, she chose to retreat and continue her mission at a later date.

Silver Banshee returned to Metropolis two more times, but was halted both times by Superman. It was Batman who finally found the book amongst some stolen goods in Gotham City. Superman brought the book to Castle Broen where he was confronted by Silver Banshee. The Crone appeared at the castle, and after an enigmatic warning to Superman, she dragged the Banshee, Bevan and Seamus off to her netherworld.

Silver Banshee attempted to collect the billion dollar bounty President Luthor placed on Superman’s head in Superman/Batman #3, but failed.

Silver Banshee later joined the Secret Society headed by Alexander Luthor. She was one of the members who turned on Black Adam when Luthor needed him for his machine. She also took part in the Battle for Metropolis.

[edit] Other media

Silver Banshee is shown to be a member of the Legion of Doom shown on Justice League Unlimited. She accompanied Metallo to Skartaris to retrieve a large chunk of kryptonite. She escaped soon after being captured by Green Lantern. Kim Mai Guest is credited for voicing Silver Banshee even though she has no identifiable dialogue.