Scorn (DC Comics)

Scorn
Scorn, as seen in the cover of The Adventures of Superman #553 (December 1997).
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Superman (vol. 2) #122 (April 1997)
Created by	Dan Jurgens
In-story information
Alter ego	Ceritak
Place of origin	Bottled City of Kandor
Team affiliations	Superman Family
Supporting character of	Superman, Jimmy Olsen
Abilities	Superhuman strength Flight Tracking

Scorn (Ceritak) is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Superman (vol. 2) #122 (April 1997), and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superman line of comics. ^[1]

Fictional biography

Ceritak was born in Kandor, an extradimensional place populated by a variety of creatures from all over the universe. ^[2] Most of the inhabitants descended from beings imprisoned in Kandor.

Although his father Cerimul served as one of the elite councillors issued by Tolos with the assignment of governing Kandor, Ceritak developed into a rebellious young man as he grew up. Ceritak escapes Kandor via a disruption in the energy wall surrounding it and is transported to Earth. ^{[3] [4]}

Ceritak, initially unable to communicate with humans, is regarded as dangerous and dubbed "Scorn" by the media. ^[5] After encountering Superman, he manages to prove his good nature and benevolent intentions. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]} Ceritak is later captured by mercenaries working for Lex Luthor, who attempt to learn the location of Kandor, before he is rescued by Jimmy Olsen and the sorceress Misa. ^{[11] [12]}

Shortly after returning to Metropolis, Ceritak vanishes, only leaving a note in his undecipherable alien language. He has not appeared since. ^[13]

Powers and abilities

Scorn is an alien who possesses superhuman strength, flight, and tracking abilities. ^[14]

In other media

Scorn appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure . ^[15]

References

1. 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. 261. ISBN   978-1-4654-5357-0.
2. Greenberger, Robert; Pasko, Martin (2010). The Essential Superman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. p. 353. ISBN   978-0-345-50108-0.
3. Superman (vol. 2) #122 (April 1997)
4. Action Comics #732 (April 1997)
5. Superman (vol. 2) #123 (May 1997)
6. Superman: The Man of Steel #67 (May 1997)
7. The Adventures of Superman #546 (May 1997)
8. Superman: The Man of Steel #68 - 69 (June - July 1997)
9. Action Comics #734 (June 1997)
10. Superman (vol. 2) #125 (July 1997)
11. Superman Red/Superman Blue #1 (February 1998)
12. Superman (vol. 2) #132 - 133 (February - March 1998)
13. Superman 80-Page Giant #1 (February 1999)
14. Superman Secret Files and Origins (January 1998)
15. Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN . Retrieved April 25, 2025.