Weather Wizard
Weather Wizard is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Pre-Crisis
Mark Mardon
It was known that Mark had a brother who was named Clyde Mardon. (The Flash v1 #110)
Six months ago, Mardon was held guilty for burglary and sentenced to tri-state prison where he was on a train bound for it. During transport, he managed to escape the train and fled on foot where he decided to take shelter at his brother Clyde's place at Big Water Lake. (The Flash v1 #110)
The Weather Wizard then made his debut where he used his weather-stick to rob a bank and show off his new powers. This led him to finall express his bravado and his contempt for other people. Weather Wizard had a pet project to get back at the law enforcement officers who’d busted him when he was only small-time. He created a hailstorm to destroy a police station and attacked a sheriff’s office in a nearby state. As a lark Weather Wizard created a cloudburst in downtown Central City, endangering people. When Flash responded he shot a lightning bolt at him for trying to ruin his fun. Flash dodged the bolt, so Weather Wizard created thick fog so he could make his getaway. A U.S. office who was on Weather Wizard’s trail explained his history to Flash. Flash remembered that Mark Mardon was once arrested in Central City by police lieutenant Jim Harvey, and figured he’d be the villains next target. Flash found Weather Wizard had created a glacier to destroy Harvey’s house in the suburbs. Flash used his superspeed and an acetylene torch to melt the glacier, then whirled his arms at superspeed to create a mighty wind that harmlessly dispersed the water. Weather Wizard was furious at the Scarlet Speedster for interfering in his plans, but before he could respond Flash ran at him at superspeed, creating a wave-front that knocked him out. (The Flash v1 #110)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
At some point, he met Julie Jackam before leaving her where she came to be pregnant with his son who was named Josh Jackam. (The Flash v2 #176)
Weather Wizard was brought to Iron Heights and met warden Gregory Wolfe. Wolfe warned him that Iron Heights was about punishment, not rehabilitation, and then had him beat by a group of guards. When Murmur unleashed the frenzy virus on the population of Iron Heights it gave Blacksmith and the Rogues an opportunity to bust Weather Wizard out of Iron Heights. (The Flash: Iron Heights v1 #1)
Weather Wizard and the Rogues had a sit-down with Dr. Alchemy. Alchemy agreed to help the Rogues in future predicaments, mainly because Captain Cold killed the man who was masquerading as Alchemy’s old persona Mr. Element. (The Flash v2 #207)
The Top asked Cold and Weather Wizard for a spot on the Rogues. Cold thought Top had become far too unstable, so he turned him down. (The Flash v2 #210)
Cold played a game of cards with Trickster II and Weather Wizard. Trickster saw Cold give Mirror Master a beating for doing cocaine, demanding that his Rogues stay sharp and focused at all times. (The Flash v2 #213) Weather Wizard and the Rogues discussed brutal murder of Elongated Man’s wife while robbing a bank vault. Cold left the bank, not having the stomach for a crime at the moment, and told the Rogues to send flowers to the Elongated Man. (The Flash v2 #214)
Wizard and the Rogues learned of Captain Boomerang’s death and that he left behind a son, Owen Mercer. Cold told the Rogues they took care of their own, and planned to meet Owen. (The Flash v2 #216) Wizard and the Rogues held a funeral for Captain Boomerang in Avernus. Afterwards Wizard and the Rogues went on a crime spree using Boomerang’s weapons as a tribute to their fallen comrade. (The Flash v2 #217)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. Marco Mardon
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Mark Mardon was a dark haired male who wore a green costume and had a domino mask on to partially mask his identity. After becoming a supervillain, he decided to take the identity of the Weather Wizard. (The Flash v1 #110)
It was noted that Mardon was a clever criminal. (The Flash v1 #110)
Mark was noted to have had a brother named Clyde Mardon who lived as a hermit and was actually a scientist who maintained his own laboratory. It was shown that Clyde had died of a possible heart attack with his research being found by his criminal brother. Clyde was said to had done experiments in order to help others with Mark believing him to be foolish because of this fact. (The Flash v1 #110)
He had a son by the name of Josh Jackam who could naturally control the weather. This resulted in Mardon seeking him out in order to give himself those Metahuman abilities. (Flash v2 #176)
Powers and abilities
With his wand, he was able to generate a range of weather effects such as creating localised rain around himself, shoot bolts of lightning, or generate smoke-like fog. (The Flash v1 #110)
He could generate air temperatures of 130 degree Fahrenheit in order to cause his opponent to experience heat cramps. This resulted in the individual suffering from extremely agonising leg and abdominal muscle spasms. Increasing the the temperature led to the person experiencing heat exhaustion heatstroke that ultimately led to death. (Flash v2 #175)
Mardon came to learn new ways to use his Weather Wand such as to have the climate protect him from attacks. He could generate powerful winds around him that could send his enemies flying backwards. (Flash v2 #175)
Notes
- Weather Wizard was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino where he made his first appearance in The Flash v1 #110 (December, 1959).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In the DC Animated Universe, the Weather Wizard appeared multiple times in the shared continuity setting:
- In Superman: The Animated Series, the Weather Wizard appeared in the animated television series in the episode "Speed Demons" where he was voiced by actor Miguel Ferrer. This version was a former extortionist from Central City and brother of Ben Mardon. Weather Wizard takes advantage of Superman and the Flash's competition for the title of the "fastest man alive" to siphon their energy to power his weather-manipulating machinery and track their coordinates, both through arm bands the pair are wearing. However, the heroes discover Weather Wizard's plans and defeat him with Ben's help.
- In Justice League, the Weather Wizard appeared in the setting of the animated television series in the two-part episode "Hereafter" where he was now voiced by actor Corey Burton. He joins the Superman Revenge Squad to pursue their eponymous goal. However, while fighting the Justice League, he is defeated by Batman.
- In The Flash, two Weather Wizards appeared in the setting of the live-action television series set in the Arrowverse were Clyde Mardon was portrayed by actor Chad Rook and Mark Mardon was portrayed by actor Liam McIntyre.
Films
- In Justice League vs. Teen Titans, the Weather Wizard appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by actor Rick D. Wasserman. He was shown as being part of the Legion of Doom where he participated in their attack on the city only for them to be defeated by the Justice League. Weather Wizard himself was defeated by the Flash but managed to escape but whilst on the run he became possessed by Trigon. In this state, he became powerful enough to rival the Justice League without his wand. Despite this, he is stopped by Damian Wayne and Wonder Woman, who exorcise Trigon out of him.
Video games
- In DC Universe Online, Weather Wizard appeared in the setting of the MMORPG video game where he was voiced by actor Brandon Young.
Appearances
- The Flash v1: (1959)
- The Flash v2:
- The Flash: Iron Heights v1:
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