Nabu (DC)

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===Origin===
 
===Origin===
 
As a Lord of Order, he was one who was instrumental in the creation of the universe. (Spectre v3 #14)
 
As a Lord of Order, he was one who was instrumental in the creation of the universe. (Spectre v3 #14)
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In 2578 BC, Egypt had fallen under the rule of Vandal Savage who had taken on the identity of the Pharaoh '''Khafre'''. Around this time, '''Bonnie Baxter''' of the [[Time Masters (DC)|Time Masters]] had arrived from the 20th century where she was thrown into a prison cell by Khafre's guards. Nabu appeared before her and took her to safety with his magic and asked for her aid in overthrowing the immortal Khafre. He intended to combine magic with the science from the time traveller where she gave him her communicator. Upon combining the pair, he crafted the blue '''Scarab of Kha-ef-re''' which Bonnie used in overthrowing the Pharaoh who was encased in binging wrappings to contain him as his immortality would cause him to rise again. (Time Masters v1 #6)
  
 
In Egypt, Nabu served as a court magician in the time of the Pharaoh where he served him as this civilization was a beacon of order and advancement during this age. At the time, the Pharaoh began to persecute and punish the Hebrews with Nabu being among the only within the court that opposed this act. Despite his words, the Pharaoh continued with his actions with Nabu present when the [[Spectre (DC)|Spectre]] struck the ruler. Despite Nabu's protections, his magic only allowed him to survive against the Spectre who killed the Pharaoh leading to his son becoming the new ruler. The Pharaoh's son in anger sought to kill the Hebrews but Nabu counselled him to stay his hand as the force that killed his father could bring vengeance on him. Thus, the young ruler relented but decided to be more cruel on the Hebrew slaves. Afterwards, Moses came before the Pharaoh asking him to free the Hebrew slaves and showcased magic from God. The Pharaoh refused and had Nabu along with the other court magicians use their magic to make a snake to kill the serpent made from Moses staff but it was killed by God's creation. He continued despite his reservations to follow the Pharaoh's commands but was unable to overcome the more powerful magic behind Moses. On one night, Nabu was visited by the [[Phantom Stranger]] who warned that every first born Egyptian child would be slain by the Spectre except for the Hebrew slaves. This horrified the wizard and he prepared to battle the Spectre wearing his full regalia but he was defeated despite his preparations. The humbled mystic returned to the Pharaoh who had lost his son and in desperation agreed for the Hebrew slaves to be released but then decided to sent his army to kill them to spite God. Despite his plans, the Pharaoh was killed when the Spectre brought the Red Sea crashing into the Egyptian army after Moses along with the Israelites had crossed over. (Spectre v3 #14)
 
In Egypt, Nabu served as a court magician in the time of the Pharaoh where he served him as this civilization was a beacon of order and advancement during this age. At the time, the Pharaoh began to persecute and punish the Hebrews with Nabu being among the only within the court that opposed this act. Despite his words, the Pharaoh continued with his actions with Nabu present when the [[Spectre (DC)|Spectre]] struck the ruler. Despite Nabu's protections, his magic only allowed him to survive against the Spectre who killed the Pharaoh leading to his son becoming the new ruler. The Pharaoh's son in anger sought to kill the Hebrews but Nabu counselled him to stay his hand as the force that killed his father could bring vengeance on him. Thus, the young ruler relented but decided to be more cruel on the Hebrew slaves. Afterwards, Moses came before the Pharaoh asking him to free the Hebrew slaves and showcased magic from God. The Pharaoh refused and had Nabu along with the other court magicians use their magic to make a snake to kill the serpent made from Moses staff but it was killed by God's creation. He continued despite his reservations to follow the Pharaoh's commands but was unable to overcome the more powerful magic behind Moses. On one night, Nabu was visited by the [[Phantom Stranger]] who warned that every first born Egyptian child would be slain by the Spectre except for the Hebrew slaves. This horrified the wizard and he prepared to battle the Spectre wearing his full regalia but he was defeated despite his preparations. The humbled mystic returned to the Pharaoh who had lost his son and in desperation agreed for the Hebrew slaves to be released but then decided to sent his army to kill them to spite God. Despite his plans, the Pharaoh was killed when the Spectre brought the Red Sea crashing into the Egyptian army after Moses along with the Israelites had crossed over. (Spectre v3 #14)
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===The New 52===
 
===The New 52===
 
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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He was once said to be the wise servant of Thoth. (Doctor Fate v4 #3)
  
 
As a Lord of Order, he resided within the Helm of Nabu and had bonded with Kent Nelson to become Doctor Fate. (Blue Beetle v10 #9)  
 
As a Lord of Order, he resided within the Helm of Nabu and had bonded with Kent Nelson to become Doctor Fate. (Blue Beetle v10 #9)  
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In Ancient Egypt, his power was not as powerful as that of the primal Spectre who wielded more powerful magic as it held the power of God who had created the Lords of Order. (Spectre v3 #14)
 
In Ancient Egypt, his power was not as powerful as that of the primal Spectre who wielded more powerful magic as it held the power of God who had created the Lords of Order. (Spectre v3 #14)
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Nabu's magic allowed him to be well aware of events in the far future and further wielders of his power. (Time Masters v1 #6)
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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==In other media==
 
==In other media==
 
===Television===
 
===Television===
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*In Young Justice, Nabu appeared as the Lord of Order who inhabited the '''Helmet of Nabu''' in the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Kevin Michael Richardson.
  
 
===Video games===
 
===Video games===

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Nabu is a comic character that features in DC Comics.

Contents

Biography

Origin

As a Lord of Order, he was one who was instrumental in the creation of the universe. (Spectre v3 #14)

In 2578 BC, Egypt had fallen under the rule of Vandal Savage who had taken on the identity of the Pharaoh Khafre. Around this time, Bonnie Baxter of the Time Masters had arrived from the 20th century where she was thrown into a prison cell by Khafre's guards. Nabu appeared before her and took her to safety with his magic and asked for her aid in overthrowing the immortal Khafre. He intended to combine magic with the science from the time traveller where she gave him her communicator. Upon combining the pair, he crafted the blue Scarab of Kha-ef-re which Bonnie used in overthrowing the Pharaoh who was encased in binging wrappings to contain him as his immortality would cause him to rise again. (Time Masters v1 #6)

In Egypt, Nabu served as a court magician in the time of the Pharaoh where he served him as this civilization was a beacon of order and advancement during this age. At the time, the Pharaoh began to persecute and punish the Hebrews with Nabu being among the only within the court that opposed this act. Despite his words, the Pharaoh continued with his actions with Nabu present when the Spectre struck the ruler. Despite Nabu's protections, his magic only allowed him to survive against the Spectre who killed the Pharaoh leading to his son becoming the new ruler. The Pharaoh's son in anger sought to kill the Hebrews but Nabu counselled him to stay his hand as the force that killed his father could bring vengeance on him. Thus, the young ruler relented but decided to be more cruel on the Hebrew slaves. Afterwards, Moses came before the Pharaoh asking him to free the Hebrew slaves and showcased magic from God. The Pharaoh refused and had Nabu along with the other court magicians use their magic to make a snake to kill the serpent made from Moses staff but it was killed by God's creation. He continued despite his reservations to follow the Pharaoh's commands but was unable to overcome the more powerful magic behind Moses. On one night, Nabu was visited by the Phantom Stranger who warned that every first born Egyptian child would be slain by the Spectre except for the Hebrew slaves. This horrified the wizard and he prepared to battle the Spectre wearing his full regalia but he was defeated despite his preparations. The humbled mystic returned to the Pharaoh who had lost his son and in desperation agreed for the Hebrew slaves to be released but then decided to sent his army to kill them to spite God. Despite his plans, the Pharaoh was killed when the Spectre brought the Red Sea crashing into the Egyptian army after Moses along with the Israelites had crossed over. (Spectre v3 #14)

The New 52

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

He was once said to be the wise servant of Thoth. (Doctor Fate v4 #3)

As a Lord of Order, he resided within the Helm of Nabu and had bonded with Kent Nelson to become Doctor Fate. (Blue Beetle v10 #9)

Overview

Personality and attributes

Powers and abilities

He was in reality not a mortal man but a Lord of Order clothed in flesh. (Spectre v3 #14)

In Ancient Egypt, his power was not as powerful as that of the primal Spectre who wielded more powerful magic as it held the power of God who had created the Lords of Order. (Spectre v3 #14)

Nabu's magic allowed him to be well aware of events in the far future and further wielders of his power. (Time Masters v1 #6)

Notes

  • Nabu was created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman where he made his first appearance in More Fun Comics v1 #67 (May, 1941)

Alternate Versions

In other media

Television

  • In Young Justice, Nabu appeared as the Lord of Order who inhabited the Helmet of Nabu in the animated television series where he was voiced by actor Kevin Michael Richardson.

Video games

  • In Injustice 2, the Helm of Nabu appeared in the fighting video game with Nabu himself being the spirit within it and served with the Lords of Order. The Helm was worn by Kent Nelson who operated as Doctor Fate where he attempted to forcibly take Green Arrow and Black Canary from Earth to protect them from the coming crisis. After being defeated, Nelson managed to regain his senses and sought to consult with the Lords of Order about the danger. During Brainiac's invasion, the Helm prevented Nelson from intervening to save humans as Nabu deemed that the Coluan represented order.

Appearances

  • Spectre v3:

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