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[[File:JusticeLeagueDarkV1-11Textless.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Felix Faust in Justice League Dark v1 #11.]] | [[File:JusticeLeagueDarkV1-11Textless.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Felix Faust in Justice League Dark v1 #11.]] | ||
| − | '''Felix Faust''' is a male comic supervillain | + | '''Felix Faust''' is a male comic supervillain who features in [[DC Comics]]. |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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This saw him study at various academic institutions around the world including dead languages in Vienna, archaeology in London and history in Sorbonne. Faust also visited ruins tied to magic such as that of Ur and Lagash in Caldea that was famous for its magicians. Felix even managed to uncover a copy of the fabled [[Necronomicon]] that hinted on the existence of certain kinds of [[Demon]]s. (Justice League of America v1 #10) | This saw him study at various academic institutions around the world including dead languages in Vienna, archaeology in London and history in Sorbonne. Faust also visited ruins tied to magic such as that of Ur and Lagash in Caldea that was famous for its magicians. Felix even managed to uncover a copy of the fabled [[Necronomicon]] that hinted on the existence of certain kinds of [[Demon]]s. (Justice League of America v1 #10) | ||
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| + | Around 5,000 B.C., he appeared in the legendary African empire of '''Kor''' where he met its king named [[Doctor Mist|Nommo]]. Faust claimed to be seeker of the ultimate truth and had sought out the city after hearing about its legendary '''Flame of Life'''. Upon learning of its secrets, he came to betray King Nommo ad stabbed him in the back where he attempted to claim the power of the Flame for himself. Nommo then called on the Flame of Life into himself where he gained the power he needed to banish Faust to another dimension. (Secret Origins v2 #27) | ||
===Post-Flashpoint=== | ===Post-Flashpoint=== | ||
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. | ||
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| + | At some point, Faust managed to discover the '''Eight-Dimensional Map''' that would lead the way to the fabled '''Books of Magic''' where he sought to acquire them. He came to establish a base of operations in the Amazon Jungle by the Peruvian border where he used his newfound power to brainwash people into forming a cult around him. During this time, he came to find a spy in his ranks in the form of Doctor Mist who he captured. (Justice League Dark v1 #9) | ||
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| + | Afterwards, his sanctuary came under attack from the newly created [[A.R.G.U.S.]] team known as the [[Justice League Dark]] headed by [[John Constantine]]. Despite his powers, he came to be captured and sent to a prison facility whilst the team studied the map. (Justice League Dark v1 #9) Whilst alone with it, Constantine's tampering unleashed the Demon's Three who served Faust and attacked the heroes at the [[House of Mystery]]. They came to acquire the map and teleported to Faust at A.R.G.U.S. headquarters where they interrupted his interrogation by [[Steve Trevor]]. (Justice League Dark v1 #10) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | It was shown that he was knowledgeable of soul magic which he came to teach his son. (JLA: Black Baptism v1 #4) | ||
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| + | Faust had the power to brainwash people to save him where he could turn them into loyal cultists to serve him. (Justice League Dark v1 #9) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| − | *''Justice League of America v1'': | + | *''Justice League of America v1'': (1962) |
| + | *''Secret Origins v2'': | ||
| + | *''JLA: Black Baptism v1'': | ||
*''Justice League Dark v1'': | *''Justice League Dark v1'': | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Felix_Faust DC Database Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Faust Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Faust Wikipedia Entry] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 6 June 2021
Felix Faust is a male comic supervillain who features in DC Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Felix Faust
This saw him study at various academic institutions around the world including dead languages in Vienna, archaeology in London and history in Sorbonne. Faust also visited ruins tied to magic such as that of Ur and Lagash in Caldea that was famous for its magicians. Felix even managed to uncover a copy of the fabled Necronomicon that hinted on the existence of certain kinds of Demons. (Justice League of America v1 #10)
Around 5,000 B.C., he appeared in the legendary African empire of Kor where he met its king named Nommo. Faust claimed to be seeker of the ultimate truth and had sought out the city after hearing about its legendary Flame of Life. Upon learning of its secrets, he came to betray King Nommo ad stabbed him in the back where he attempted to claim the power of the Flame for himself. Nommo then called on the Flame of Life into himself where he gained the power he needed to banish Faust to another dimension. (Secret Origins v2 #27)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events.
At some point, Faust managed to discover the Eight-Dimensional Map that would lead the way to the fabled Books of Magic where he sought to acquire them. He came to establish a base of operations in the Amazon Jungle by the Peruvian border where he used his newfound power to brainwash people into forming a cult around him. During this time, he came to find a spy in his ranks in the form of Doctor Mist who he captured. (Justice League Dark v1 #9)
Afterwards, his sanctuary came under attack from the newly created A.R.G.U.S. team known as the Justice League Dark headed by John Constantine. Despite his powers, he came to be captured and sent to a prison facility whilst the team studied the map. (Justice League Dark v1 #9) Whilst alone with it, Constantine's tampering unleashed the Demon's Three who served Faust and attacked the heroes at the House of Mystery. They came to acquire the map and teleported to Faust at A.R.G.U.S. headquarters where they interrupted his interrogation by Steve Trevor. (Justice League Dark v1 #10)
Overview
Personality and attributes
According to him, he became obsessed with attaining magic after learning the story of Faust having sold his soul to the Devil for supernatural power. (Justice League of America v1 #10)
He was known to had a number of children across his life including his son Sebastian Faust. (Outsiders v2 #1: Alpha) Felix also had a teenage daughter who went by the name of Fauna Faust. (Raven: Daughter of Darkness v1 #7)
Powers and abilities
It was shown that he was knowledgeable of soul magic which he came to teach his son. (JLA: Black Baptism v1 #4)
Faust had the power to brainwash people to save him where he could turn them into loyal cultists to serve him. (Justice League Dark v1 #9)
Notes
- Felix Faust was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky where he made his first appearance in Justice League of America v1 #10 (March, 1962).
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
- In the DC Animated Universe, Felix Faust made a number of appearances in the shared continuity setting.
- In Justice League, Felix Faust appeared as a supporting antagonist in the animated television series first season episode "Paradise Lost" where he was voiced by actor Robert Englund.
- In Justice League Unlimited, Felix Faust appeared as an antagonist in the animated television series episode "The Balance" where he was voiced once again by actor Robert Englund.
- In Young Justice, Felix Faust was a minor antagonist in the animated television series episode "Misplaced" where he was voiced by actor Dee Bradley Baker.
- In Constantine, Felix Faust appeared as an antagonist in the live-action television series episode "Quid Pro Quo" where he was portrayed by actor Mark Margolis.
- In Justice League Action, Felix Faust appeared as an antagonist in the animated television series episode "Hat Trick" where he was voiced by actor Jon Cryer.
Films
- In Justice League Dark, Felix Faust appeared as a minor antagonist in the animated film where he was voiced by actor Enrico Colantoni. He resided in his grandly named Observatory of the Cosmos that was enchanted with dark magic and hidden from normal humans.
Video games
- In DC Universe Online, Felix Faust appeared as a boss character in the MMORPG video game where he was voiced by actor Brian Jepson.
Appearances
- Justice League of America v1: (1962)
- Secret Origins v2:
- JLA: Black Baptism v1:
- Justice League Dark v1:
External Links
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