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Doctor Fate (also known as Fate) is the name of multiple fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The best known character who became Doctor Fate is Kent Nelson.
Many people become Doctor Fate in the DC Universe when they become sorcerers. The original version of the character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, and first appeared in More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940).[1]
He is played by actor Pierce Brosnan in the DC Extended Universe movie Black Adam (2022).[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Benton, Mike (1992). Superhero Comics of the Golden Age: The Illustrated History. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. pp. 97-98. ISBN 087833808X. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (March 24, 2021). "'Black Adam': Pierce Brosnan to Play DC Hero Dr. Fate Opposite Dwayne Johnson (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.