Felix Faust

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Felix Faust as depicted in Supergirl vol. 5 #15 (May 2007). Art by Ian Churchill.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Justice League of America #10 (March 1962)
Created by Gardner Fox
Mike Sekowsky
In-story information
SpeciesHomo magi
Team affiliations Injustice League
Crime Champions
Secret Society of Super Villains
The Conclave
Partnerships Vandal Savage
Nick Necro
Apprentices:
Fauna Faust (daughter)
Sebastian Faust (son)
Aurora
Notable aliasesDekan Drache
Abilities
  • Magic Mastery
  • Spell Casting
  • Spell Deflection
  • Eldritch Blasts
  • Energy Transference
  • Elemental Control
  • Psychic Link
  • Power Bestowal
  • Demonic Empowerment
  • Demonic Summoning
  • Dimensional Manipulation
  • Conjuration
  • Clairvoyance
  • Hypnosis
  • Mind Control
  • Mental Possession
  • Telepathy
  • Teleportation
  • Telekinesis
  • Atmokinesis
  • Biokinesis
  • Chronokinesis
  • Reality Alteration
  • Extensive knowledge of archery and deception

Felix Faust is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Justice League of America #10 (1962), created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. He is depicted as a mystic sorcerer, obsessed with restoring himself to his former might after being robbed of much of his power during a battle with Doctor Mist. [1] While typically empowered by the demonic powers of a trio of brothers known as the "Demons Three", to whom he sold his soul in a faustian deal, the character also frequently targets other magical entities and objects to strengthen his power, putting him frequently at odds with numerous superhero teams.

Contents

Faust has been adapted into numerous media outside comics, including television series and video games. Robert Englund, Dee Bradley Baker, and Jon Cryer, among others, have voiced the character in animation. Faust appeared in live-action in the 2014 television series Constantine , portrayed by Mark Margolis.

Publication history

Felix Faust first appears in Justice League of America #10 and was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. [2]

Fictional character biography

Earlier history and background

Throughout the character's history, various stories showcase or mention the early history of the character. The earliest recorded accounts of the sorcerer known as Felix Faust date back to approximately 5,000 BC when he emerged in the African empire of Kor. During this time, Kor was ruled by King Nommo, a prominent wizard and the guardian of the Flame of Life. Faust, driven by his malevolent ambitions, engaged in a fierce battle with Nommo, seeking to harness the Flame's power for his purposes. Nommo absorbs the Flame, defeats Faust, and banishes him to another dimension. [3]

In the mid-1920s, a deranged individual and aspiring magician named Dekan Drache inadvertently releases Faust, who destroys his soul and possesses his body. However, Faust has been greatly weakened and seeks to restore his power. [1] [3]

In the modern era, Felix has two children: Sebastian and Fauna. He attempts to sacrifice Sebastian's soul to the demon Nebiros, which instead gives Sebastian magic powers. [4] [5]

In post- Rebirth continuity, Faust is the son of the sorcerer Majika. [6] Around the 1500s, Faust was in an alliance with Vandal Savage and had an apprentice named Aurora. During this time, he encounters a time-traveling Robin and Superboy. [7]

Justice League of America

Felix Faust first appeared in Justice League of America #10 (March 1962), where he attempts to regain his magic by summoning the Demons Three. [8] However, Aquaman distracts Faust and breaks the spell, after which he is imprisoned. [3] Faust also attempts to gain power from Neron, but he punishes him and sends him to Hell.

Outsiders vol. 2 (1993-1995)

Felix would appear as one of the antagonists in the second Outsiders series; learning of his son's activities in the Outsiders team, he attempts to track him by sending in mystic creatures tasked with bringing Sebastian to him. Initially fearing his father's return, Halo encourages Sebastian to realize his father is not infallible. Felix obtains the Green Bell of Uthool and the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, but Halo and Looker destroy them.

52

In 52 , Felix Faust attempts to obtain Elongated Man's soul to free himself from Neron. [3] However, Elongated Man sacrifices himself to trap the two in the Tower of Fate.

One Year Later

One year after Infinite Crisis , Faust escapes, transfers Red Tornado's soul into a human body, and steals his original android body for his purposes. In Justice League of America (vol. 2) #13, Faust appears as a member of the Injustice League. Furthermore, he helps gather soil to create Genocide. [9]

The New 52

In The New 52 continuity reboot, Felix Faust is the son of the sorcerer Majika and sold Sebastian's soul in an attempt to garner immortality (unlike the previous versions where he attempted to obtain magical power). In Forever Evil , Faust joins the Secret Society of Super Villains. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

DC Rebirth

The character appears as one of the villains refusing to be hired by Henry Bendix to kill Midnighter and Apollo during DC Rebirth . [17]

Powers and abilities

Felix Faust is commonly portrayed as a master sorcerer, possessing extensive knowledge of the supernatural and the ability to manipulate organic matter through his mastery of dark arts. He demonstrates proficiency in various forms of magic, including black magic and soul magic, the latter in which he specializes in alongside his son. These magical abilities enable him to perform a wide range of feats, such as energy manipulation, resurrection, communing with the deceased, teleportation, elemental control, intangibility, illusion casting, telepathy, and scrying. To utilize mystical powers, Felix relies on spell books, scrolls, familiars, or sometimes strikes bargains with demonic entities. [5] [18] [19] [20]

The character also possess a few limitations. Felix Faust's ability to achieve his full potential as a sorcerer has been limited since his encounter with Dr. Mist and his spirit being within the body of occult dabbler and human Dreken Drache. Additionally, he lacks proficiency in hand-to-hand combat. [21] In the New 52 continuity, he was initially regarded as a third-rate wizard who resorted to making Faustian deals to augment his powers, which had the unintended consequence of giving him a ghastly appearance. [22] Furthermore, Felix has limitations in manipulating certain forms of pure magic, being classified as a "dark magician." Any attempt to manipulate such magic poses a risk of death for him, necessitating the use of a medium to channel and utilize it effectively. [23]

Legacy

Throughout his long lifetime, Felix has fathered two children of his own both of British descent:

Other versions

In other media

Television

Felix Faust as he appears in Justice League. Felixfaustanimated.png
Felix Faust as he appears in Justice League .

Film

Felix Faust appears in Justice League Dark , voiced by Enrico Colantoni. [27] [28] [25]

Video games

Miscellaneous

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