Joshua Clay, also known as Tempest, is a fictional character, a member of the superhero team Doom Patrol in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton,[1] he first appeared in Showcase #94 (August 1977).[2]
| Joshua Clay | |
|---|---|
 Tempest as depicted in Doom Patrol Annual #1 (December 1988). Art by James Fry. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Showcase #94 (August 1977) |
| Created by | Paul Kupperberg Joe Staton |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Joshua Clay |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Doom Patrol Black Lantern Corps |
| Notable aliases | Jonathan Carmichael, Tempest |
| Abilities |
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Joshua Clay appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the Doom Patrol television series for DC Universe played by Alimi Ballard.
Fictional character biography
editJoshua Clay originates from Brownsville, a slum in Brooklyn, New York. His family's poor living situation leads him to join the Stompers gang and eventually join the Army to avoid prison.[2]
While serving in the Vietnam War, Joshua kills Ben Krullen, a sergeant who massacred a village. Subsequently, Joshua flees to the United States and becomes a fugitive before joining the Doom Patrol.[3] However, he eventually retires and becomes a physician.[4][5][6]
In Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55 (May 1992), the Chief kills Joshua after he discovers his plan to ravage the world with a genetic weapon and create an improved society.[7]
Joshua is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night and permanently resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.[8][9][10]
Powers and abilities
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Joshua Clay is a metahuman who can generate solar energy blasts. Furthermore, he can use his energy to propel himself through the air at 90 miles per hour.[11]
As a Black Lantern, Joshua can manipulate weather.
Trained as a combat medic by the U.S. Army, he later becomes a licensed physician.
Other versions
editIn Teen Titans: Earth One, Clay is a member of S.T.A.R. Labs, the main antagonistic force behind the creation of the Titans.[12]
In other media
editJoshua Clay appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Alimi Ballard. This version was a member of a 1950s incarnation of the Doom Patrol before they were defeated by Mr. Nobody. Following this, Clay became a caretaker to his incapacitated teammates.
References
edit- ^ Browning, Michael (July 2013). "The Doom Patrol Interviews: Paul Kupperberg". Back Issue! (#65): 42–45.
- ^ a b Jimenez, Phil (2008), "Clay, Joshua", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 84, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017
- ^ Secret Origins Annual #1. DC Comics.
- ^ Showcase #94 (August/September 1977). DC Comics.
- ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #1 (October 1987). DC Comics.
- ^ Irvine, Alex (2008), "Doom Patrol", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The Vertigo Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 61–63, ISBN 978-0-7566-4122-1, OCLC 213309015
- ^ Review of Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55
- ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 5) #4. DC Comics.
- ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #24. DC Comics.
- ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #34. DC Comics.
- ^ Justice League Quarterly #17 (Winter 1994), "The Sleeper Awakens", written by Charlie Bracey, drawn by Carlos Franco
- ^ Teen Titans: Earth One (vol. 1) #1. DC Comics.
External links
edit- Tempest (Joshua Clay) at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Cosmic Teams: Doom Patrol
- DCU guide Tempest Biography
- DCU Guide: Justice League Quarterly #17
- Fanzing #32: Diversity In The DC Universe: 1961-1979 Archived 2018-07-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Sequential Art review of Doom Patrol #31