Spear of Destiny (DC)
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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| + | 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) | ||
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| + | 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 (DC)|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) | ||
===The New 52=== | ===The New 52=== | ||
==Overview== | ==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) | ||
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| + | 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== | ==Users== | ||
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==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===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]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 11 February 2017
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)
The New 52
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 :
Notes
- The Spear of Death was created Steve Englehart and Dick Ayers where it made its first appearance
- 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.
Appearances
- Weird War Tales:
- 52:
- Trinity of Sin:
External Links
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