Expert magic user; powers drawn from Native American shamanism. Longevity, enhanced strength, enhanced durability, and enhanced senses.
Weapon user; notably uses a magical hatchet incapable of injuring foes whom are considered good.
Manitou Raven, also known as simply Raven or The Manitou, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke, he first appeared in JLA #66 (July 2002).[1]
The character is a recurring superhero of Native American descent within the DC Universe, originating thousands of years ago in North America as an ancestor of the Apache people. In the JLA: Obsidian Age storyline, the character initially serves as an antagonist, aligning with the sorceress Gamemnae and the League of Ancients. In later stories, the character is depicted as a heroic mystic consultant within the Justice League and Justice League Elite. Following his demise, Raven returns as a spirit and appoints his wife Dawn as his successor. He is eventually resurrected during the Lazarus Planet event.
Fictional character biography
Manitou Raven and his wife Dawn are ancient Homo magi and ancestors of the Apache people. The rulers of Atlantis, Rama Khan and Gamemnae, recruit them to become founding members of the League of Ancients.[2]
Unbeknownst to Raven, Gamemnae manipulates him into battling the Justice League in a bid to take over the world. After helping the League defeat her, Raven joins the group, replacing Jason Blood as a magic specialist, and is transported to the present day.[3][4][5][6]
Manitou Raven's Homo magi heritage grants him an affinity for magic and categorized as a "sorcerer", a specific class of magic practitioners. As a shaman, Raven possesses extensive supernatural abilities primarily influenced by Native American shamanism. His skill set encompasses a broad range of powers, including traversing the astral plane through rituals, manipulating time, and necromancy.[1] Within the League of Ancients, his abilities rival those of its leader Gamemnae.[13] In addition to his mystic powers, Raven possesses a profound knowledge of the occult, drawing from both his own culture and outside sources.[14]
Equipment and resources
Manitou Raven possesses a collection of artifacts and resources that function as tools to complement and enhance his magical abilities, while protecting from the inherent dangers associated with practicing magic.[15][16] These artifacts include:
Mystical hatchet: A magical hatchet that can only harm evildoers. It was originally given to Raven as a gift from his father.[1][17][18]
Mysticaldreamcatcher: A gift from his mother, the dreamcatcher enables Raven to see faraway events and glimpses of the past and present. It is believed to house hidden secrets and historical knowledge.[18]
Headdress: A mystical headdress that gives Raven the knowledge of past Manitou title holders.[18]
Medicine stick: A manifestation of Raven's spirit and power that is nigh-indestructible.[18]
Po-Pokta: A ferret-like totem that enables Raven to move at high speeds.[19]
1 2 3 Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p.193. ISBN978-1-4654-5357-0.
↑ The DC Comics Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 2004. p.195. ISBN0-7566-0592-X.
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