Shatterfist (DC Comics)
Shatterfist is the name of two DC Comics supervillains.
Publication history
The first Shatterfist first appears in Justice League of America #223 and was created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton.
The second Shatterfirst first appears in Green Lantern Vol. 3 #51 and was created by Ron Marz and Darryl Banks.
Fictional character biography
Original Shatterfist
| Shatterfist | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Justice League of America #223 (January 1985) |
| Created by |
Gerry Conway Chuck Patton |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | The Cadre |
| Abilities | Super-powered martial arts skills, disintegration touch |
Shatterfist was a Korean villain who was empowered by the Overmaster to join the original Cadre. He first appeared in Justice League of America #234 (January 1985). Years later, he resurfaced as part of Overmaster's new Cadre, but was ultimately slain by Ice. Shatterfist was a super-powered master of all martial arts.
Successor
| Shatterfist | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern Vol. 3 #51 (May 1994) |
| Created by |
Ron Marz Darryl Banks |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations |
The Cadre The Society |
| Abilities | Highly skilled in martial arts |
An American successor to Shatterfist once fought Matt O'Dare in Opal City. He later joined the Cadre, replacing his predecessor.[1]
He later reappeared in Starman vol. 2 #47 (October 1998), and with the re-formed Cadre in Power Company #1, 5, 8–9, and 12–15.
He appears as part of a group of villains wishing to avoid capture.[2]
He can seen as the member of Libra's Secret Society of Super Villains.
In other media
Television
- The first Shatterfist appears in Justice League Unlimited episode "Clash". He alongside his fellow Cadre members Black Mass, Crowbar, and Fastball are defeated by Superman and Batman. He also appears in "Grudge Match", as a participant in one of Roulette's cage matches, along with Hellhound.