Icicle (DC)
Icicle is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Joar Mahkent was a noted European physicist who arrived in America with his latest scientific discovery, spectators at dockside were astonished to witness the luxury liner upon which Mahkent was traveling suddenly frozen solid in Gotham Harbor. Investigating this phenomenon, the original Green Lantern (Alan Scott) was shocked by the sight of Dr. Mahkent shot dead in his stateroom, apparently the victim of Lanky Leeds, a notorious racketeer who was reportedly traveling on the same ship. Thus, when the bizarrely costumed criminal known as the Icicle appeared upon the scene later that same day, wielding a unique weapon capable of instantly freezing solid any moisture in the air, Green Lantern presumed he was actually Lanky Leeds, who had stolen Doctor Mahkent's invention. After several frustrating encounters, Green Lantern ultimately unmasked the Icicle as Joar Mahkent himself, who had, in fact, murdered Lanky Leeds, using his cold ray gun to temporarily disguise Leeds' face as his own. Attempting to escape from Green Lantern, the Icicle leaped off a 20-story building and apparently plunged to his death in the Gotham River far below. (All-American Comics v1 #90)
Post-Crisis
A young Bruce Wayne and Thomas Elliot witnessed a fight between Alan Scott and the Icicle during a visit in Metropolis, which inspired both of them to consider the importance of the tactical expertise that they would use in their future costumed careers.
Post-Flashpoint
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Icicle was created by Robert Kanigher and Irwin Hasen where he made his first appearance in All-American Comics v1 #90 (October, 1947).
In other media
Television
- In Young Justice, Icicle appeared in the setting of the animated television series where he was voiced by actor James Remar.
- In The Flash, a different version of Icicle appeared in the setting of the live-action television series set in the Arrowverse where he was portrayed by actor Kyle Secor. This version was actually Dr. Thomas Snow who was the father of Caitlin Snow where he conducted experiments to cure himself and his daughter of the ALS gene. However, instead, he and Caitlin both gained Metahuman powers over ice along with a second personality within their mind.
- In Stargirl, Jordan Mahkent appeared in the setting of the live-action DC Universe television series where he was portrayed by actor Neil Jackson.
Video games
Appearances
- All-American Comics v1: (1947)
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