Spear of Destiny (DC)

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The Spear of Destiny is an artefact that features in DC Comics.

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History

Origin

Its importance came when a Roman centurion tortured Christ with the Spear on Golgotha with God himself punishing the torturer for their sins. The Spear became an item of arcane power with it ending in the hands of various kings and warriors over the ages. (Day of Judgment Secret Files and Origins v1 #1)

After the Spectre was driven insane, the Sentinels of Magic were summoned in order to decide the fate of the Spear of Destiny with them contemplating either using it against the Spirit of Vengeance or guarding it due to its corrupt power. They ultimately decided to seal it away but during the attempt they discovered that Zatanna was actually the Wizard in disguise who took possession of the Spear. After defeating the villain, they used their magic to enchant the Spear and send it into the Sun for safekeeping. (Day of Judgment Secret Files and Origins v1 #1)

Captain Marvel attempted to use the spear when Neron sought to lay claim to the Spectre's power for himself. He failed and the demon lord took the Spear in order to weaken the Spectre. However, he failed and the Spectre bonded with Hal Jordan who threw the Spear of Destiny far away so that others could not find it. (Day of Judgement v1 #5)

By the 100th century, the Spear had been completely cleansed of the evil taint within it. In this era, it was discovered by a mortal named Ava who became the superhero named Avatar who used its power for good until she was captured by the forces of the tyrant Nevlor who separated the spear from her. (Legionnaires Annual v1 #3)

Post-Flashpoint

Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.

It was at some point recovered and brought to the Black Room that was overseen by A.R.G.U.S. who oversaw the site that served as a vault for mystical relics. (The New 52: FCBD Special Edition v1 #1)

At some point, the Spear was re-acquired and safely hidden among other magical relics in a chamber in the Hall of Justice. (Justice League Dark v2 #15)

Overview

It was noted as being a dangerous weapon that was the only armament capable of harming the Spectre and was able to raze reality. (Day of Judgment Secret Files and Origins v1 #1)

After Hitler wielded it, the Spear was filled with a malignancy after it was branded with Adolf's hatred. It was due to this event that the Spear was corrupted and in fact corrupted anyone that used it. (Day of Judgment Secret Files and Origins v1 #1)

Users

  • Adolf Hitler :
  • Vandal Savage :
  • Avatar : Ava was a female blonde haired mortal from the 100th century who found the Spear on Almeer-5 and used it to be a superhero that opposed the tyrant Nevlor. (Legionnaires Annual v1 #3)

Notes

  • The Spear of Death was created Steve Englehart and Dick Ayers where it made its first Weird War Tales v1 #50 (February, 1977).
  • It was based on the Holy Lance that plays a critical role in Christian beliefs.

In other media

Television

  • In Legends of Tomorrow, the Spear of Destiny appeared in the live-action television series second season set in the Arrowverse. It was sought out by Eobard Thawne who intended to use its power to rewrite reality and escape his own nature as a time-aberration as his existence had been erased by the death of his ancestor. He formed the Legion of Doom to find the scattered pieces of the Spear whilst avoiding the pursuit of the Black Flash.

Films

  • In Constantine, the Spear of Destiny appeared in the 2005 live-action film. It was shown as being a divine relic of great power that was used during World War II. After the conflict, it was taken away and hidden in a church in Mexico where it was discovered by the modern day. A conspiracy between Hell and Heaven sought to use the relic to bring about the Apocalypse on Earth.

Appearances

  • Weird War Tales v1:
  • Legionnaires Annual v1:
  • 52 v1:
  • The New 52: FCBD Special Edition v1:
  • Trinity of Sin v1:

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