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| Roulette | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | JSA Secret Files #2 (September 2001) |
| Created by | Geoff Johns Derec Aucoin |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Veronica Sinclair (The New 52) Victoria Sinclair (Post-Crisis) [1] |
| Abilities | Martial artist |
Roulette (Veronica Sinclair) is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe.
Roulette first appeared in JSA Secret Files #2 (September 2001) and was created by Geoff Johns and Derec Aucoin. [2]
Roulette's grandfather was a Golden Age villain who ran a conventional casino and fought his brother Terry Sloane. After meeting the second Mister Terrific, Roulette comes to view him as an unworthy successor to Sloane. She runs a gladiatorial arena and forces superheroes to battle, coming into conflict with the Justice Society of America.
Roulette later obtains the fabled Book of Destiny, but is driven insane after reading its contents and viewing the future. She is also revealed to be working for the Key. [3] [4] [5]
Roulette has no apparent superhuman abilities, but is a skilled gambler. Furthermore, she wields robotic security dogs, advanced traps, and a pin-like dagger.
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