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This article is about all associated characters known as Doctor Fate. For original version of the character, see Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson). For the current version of the character, see Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour). For other uses, see Doctor Fate (disambiguation).
Doctor Fate
Textless cover of JSA: All Stars #3. Art by John Cassidy, Mark Lewis, and David Baron.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceMore Fun Comics #55 (May 10th, 1940)
In-story information
Alter egoKent Nelson
Eric/Linda Strauss
Inza Cramer Nelson
Jared Stevens
Hector Hall
Kent V. Nelson
Khalid Nassour
Team affiliationsJustice League
Lords of Chaos and Order
Justice Society of America
Justice League International
Justice League Dark
Sentinels of Magic
All-Star Squadron
PartnershipsPatrons: Nabu, Hauhet, Shat-Ru, Chaos, Thoth, Bastet
Sidekicks and apprentices: Stitch, Salem the Witch Girl
Partners: Kirk Langstrom, Inza Fox, Jack C. Small, Petey
Notable aliasesFate, Fate's Legacy, Sorcerer Supreme,[1] Earth's Mightiest Sorcerer,[2] Mighty Sorcerer,[3] Mantle of Mystic Master,[4] Immortal Doctor Fate,[5] Ageless Archmage[6]
Abilities
  • Various mystical powers gained through the magical artifacts (Helmet of Fate, Amulet of Anubis, Cloak of Destiny); powers typically include spell-casting, illusion casting, astral projection, elemental control etc.
  • Knowledge of the supernatural

Doctor Fate (or simply known as Fate) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version was originally created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, debuting in More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940). The character possess supernatural powers supplied by various mystic artifacts which recognizes them as designated protectors against mystic threats and a premier magic practitioner within the DC Universe.

Eight characters have served as incarnations within the main continuity, each attempting to reinvigorate the character for contemporary audiences.[7][8] The most well-known version of the character is Kent Nelson,[8] the original Doctor Fate and archaeologist who is empowered by Nabu of the Lords of Order. The current version of the character, Khalid Nassour, is an Egyptian-American physician (originally medical student) empowered by the Egyptian gods and archangels[9] and has received critical acclaim.[10] Other versions of the character include step-mother/son duo Eric and Linda Strauss, archaeologist Inza Cramer, smuggler Jared Stevens, former psychiatrist Kent V. Nelson, and the reincarnated son of Hawkman and Hawkgirl, Hector Hall.

While not reaching the same levels of iconic cultural recognition like those of Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman, Doctor Fate remains as one of DC Comic's most enduring and long-standing characters, known for their distinctive name and design.[8] The character often appears as a prominent or a major supporting character in various team-based comic book titles such as the Justice Society of America, Justice League International, Justice League Dark, and has had several self-titled comic book titles.

The character has appeared in various incarnations across multiple forms of media based on both the comics and original characters; the Kent Nelson version notably appeared in the television series Smallville, in which he was portrayed by Brent Stait, and the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam, in which he was portrayed by Pierce Brosnan. The Khalid Nassour version debuted in the Young Justice animated television series alongside others based upon pre-existing characters not typically associated with the character's comic book iterations, including Giovonni Zatara, Zatanna Zatara, and Traci 13.

Creation

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In a 1987 interview, Fox recalled the genesis behind Fate, stating, "Doctor Fate (I originally called him Doctor Droon, but the name was editorially changed) was one of my favorites. I created him and even sketched out the original costume he would wear - but that costume was changed by artists over the years, for one reason or another. To my knowledge, I wrote all the Dr. Fate yarns that appeared, up until 1968, when I left comic book writing to a great degree. I always liked the supernatural; I read Lovecraft, Derleth, Sax Rohmer, Howard, Clark Ashton Smith, Whitehead, all the others, Fate was a derivation from my imagination influenced by those writings"[11]

Publication history

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Golden, Silver, and Bronze Age of Comics (1940 - 1985)

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The original version of the character, Kent Nelson, first appeared in his own self-titled six page strip in More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940), during the Golden Age of Comic Books, created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, who produced the first three years of monthly Doctor Fate stories.[12] Soon after, the character's origin shown in More Fun Comics #67 (May 1941).[13] Stories during the Golden Age included his love interest, Inza, who was known variably throughout the Golden Age as Inza Cramer,[14] Inza Sanders,[15][16] and Inza Carmer.[17][18][19][20] When the Justice Society of America was created for All Star Comics #3 (Winter 1940), Doctor Fate was one of the characters National Comics used for the joint venture with All-American Publications. He made his last appearance within the book in issue #21 (Summer 1944), virtually simultaneously with the end of his own strip in More Fun Comics #98 (July–August 1944).

The character later appeared in book such as the annual JSA/JLA team-ups in Justice League of America that began in 1963 and est Comics #201 (March 1971 and #208, December 1971); an appearance with Batman in The Brave and the Bold #156 (November 1979); and a solo story in 1st Issue Special #9 (December 1975), written by Martin Pasko and drawn by Walt Simonson. Doctor Fate and the rest of The Justice Society returned to All-Star Comics in 1976 with issue #58, for a two-year run ending with issue #74 and Adventure Comics #461-462 in 1978, and Adventure Comics #466 related the untold tale of the Justice Society's 1951 disbanding. During this period, Inza Cramer's name as such was amended.[21]

During the Bronze Age, the character's origin was retold in DC Special Series #10, and Doctor Fate again teamed up with Superman in DC Comics Presents #23 (July 1980), and featured in a series of back-up stories running in The Flash from #306 (February 1982) to No. 313 (September 1982) written by Martin Pasko (aided by Steve Gerber from #310 to No. 313) and drawn by Keith Giffen.[22] In 1981,DC's All-Star Squadron elaborated upon the adventures of many World War II-era heroes, including Doctor Fate and the JSA. Doctor Fate made occasional modern-day appearances in Infinity, Inc. throughout 1984, the same year which witnessed the 22nd and final annual Justice Society/Justice League team-up.[23] In 1985, DC collected the Doctor Fate back-up stories from The Flash, a retelling of Doctor Fate's origin by Paul Levitz, Joe Staton, and Michael Nasser originally published in Secret Origins of Super-Heroes (January 1978) (DC Special Series #10 in the Indicia), the Pasko/Simonson Doctor Fate story from 1st Issue Special #9, and a Doctor Fate tale from More Fun Comics #56 (June 1940), in a three-issue limited series titled The Immortal Doctor Fate.

Doctor Fate later appeared in several issues of the Crisis on Infinite Earths, assisting various heroes from the DC Multiverse battle the Anti-Monitor and later Amethyst.[24][25] Despite the significant alterations to various histories resulting from the crisis, much of Kent Nelson's personal history remained largely unaffected, although much of the earlier stories during the Golden Age were retconned out.

Modern Age (1985 - 2011)

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Eric and Linda Strauss's run

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In 1987, the Doctor Fate limited series was released, featuring the debut of Eric and Linda Strauss. The characters would replace Kent Nelson as Doctor Fate, whom is killed off in the series.[26] A subsequential ongoing series was released focusing on the former two characters, the first twenty-four issues having been written and drawn by J.M. DeMatteis and Shawn McManus, starting in the winter of 1988. The series' premise involved the pair under the guidance of Nabu, whom inhabited and taken Kent Nelson's identity. The series' also establishes a supporting cast for the characters, the recurring concept of kali yuga amongst the Lords of Chaos and Order, a period where chaos reigns and order is defeat, and established the incarnations to be the result of reincarnation cycles. During DeMatteis's run, the series experienced limited sales.[27] Doctor Fate would also appear in several other crossovers and storylines, including Millennium and Cosmic Odyssey, wherein the latter crossover establishes the character meeting Darkseid (later revealed to be DeSaad in disguise), who would be responsible for killing off the characters at the end of the run and halfway into the series, replaced by resurrected Inza and Kent Nelson from issue #25 onward in 1991. Both characters are killed off halfway into the series, replaced by resurrected Inza and Kent Nelson from issue #25 onward in 1991.

Inza Cramer's run

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In the second half of the 1988 Doctor Fate series, Inza and Kent are revived in younger bodies. Although the characters are capable of merging into a singular entity like the previous version, circumstances ousts the latter from the Doctor Fate role, allowing Inza's character to become the superhero. Differing from Nelson's characterization, Inza shifted focus towards social class issues and inequality alongside fighting the supernatural and her powers are revealed to originate from the Lords of Chaos whom allows her to use it for benevolent reasons, a noted departure of the character's typical role. Inza's character as Doctor Fate also appeared in crossovers, including Wonder Woman's War of the Gods.[28] The series ended with issue #41.[29] and following Zero Hour, DC killed off both Kent and Inza.

Jared Steven's run

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Fate #1 (November 1994) featuring Jared Stevens. Cover art by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning.

A new incarnation, Jared Stevens, was introduced in a self-titled series called Fate, launched in the wake of Zero Hour in 1994.[30] The Doctor Fate character went through a radical redesign, dropping the "Doctor" title and gaining new weapons made from the previous related artifacts of Doctor Fate. Unlike prior depictions of the Doctor Fate character as a sorcerer, the character was instead a demon hunter.[31] Considered an unpopular re-imagining of the character,[32] the series was cancelled after 23 issues in September 1996. The character then starred in The Book of Fate written by Keith Giffen, which ran from February 1997 to January 1998 for twelve issues as part of DC's "Weirdoverse" imprint, rebooting the character's origins and adventures. However, the revival of the JSA title in 1991 allowed an opportunity for the Doctor Fate character to be reworked, with Jared Stevens subsequently killed off.[33][34]

Hector Hall's run

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The next incarnation of Doctor Fate would come in the form of Hector Hall, the son of the Golden Age Hawkman and Hawkgirl who is reincarnated due to the machinations of a supervillain. A fan-favorite incarnation,[35] the character was featured in the JSA title and a five issue Doctor Fate limited series in 2003.[36] The character was killed in the Day of Vengeance limited series in 2005 as part of the lead in to the 2005 company-wide event story, Infinite Crisis.[37]

Kent V. Nelson's run

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In 2007, a new incarnation of Doctor Fate, Kent V. Nelson, was created by Steve Gerber and Justiniano and served as an attempt to revitalize the Doctor Fate character. Unlike prior depictions, the character is instead no longer rooted in Egyptian/Mesopotamian mythology and is no longer associated with the Lords of Chaos and Order, due to their being killed off during Infinite Crisis. Gerber also stated his intentions of not directly contradicting previous runs while raising the subject as little as possible. The character was also the grand-nephew of the original Doctor Fate, establishing a connection to the most recognized Doctor Fate.[38][39] Due to Steve Gerber's death, the seventh issue was written by Adam Beechen using Gerber's notes. The final issue was written by Beechen, Gail Simone, Mark Waid, and Mark Evanier, who each wrote a different ending to the story.[40] The character would appear in the Reign in Hell miniseries[41] and in Justice Society of America (vol. 3) #30 (August 2009), featuring in the book until its cancellation with #54 in August 2011.

The New 52 and beyond (2011 - present)

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Textless cover of Doctor Fate #13 depicting both Kent Nelson and the newly created incarnation, Khalid Nassour, as Doctor Fate.

Following the events of the Flashpoint mini-series in 2011, DC's continuity was rebooted. As part of The New 52 initiative, an alternate version of Doctor Fate named Khalid Ben-Hassin was created by writer James Robinson[42] and artist Brett Booth. The character was featured in the Earth 2 ongoing series from #9 (February 2013) onwards.[43]

After the conclusion of the Convergence limited series in June 2015, DC launched a new Doctor Fate ongoing series, written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Sonny Liew as part of the DC You initiative, which saw an emphasis on "story over continuity", loosening the restrictions of continuity to allow for a diverse range of genres while some characters underwent status quo changes. The title focused on the newest and most recent incarnation of Doctor Fate, an Egyptian-American medical student named Khalid Nassour.[44] Created with an emphasis on diversity and inspired by Marvel Comics heroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange,[45] the series also rebooted he Kent Nelson character, depicting him as a previous Doctor Fate, a mentor figure with some of his old histories intact. Khalid and Kent would both simultaneously act as Doctor Fate, the former being his apprentice to prepare to fully inherit the role. The series ran for 18 issues, from June 2015 to November 2016.[46]

In 2018, DC launched a second Justice League Dark series written by James Tynion IV starring a new roster led by Wonder Woman. In this roster, Khalid and Kent Nelson were revealed to be eventual new members of the Justice League, originally acting as "advisors" in the team and becoming reoccurring characters. Nassour would eventually permanently become the new Doctor Fate instead of Kent Nelson in the "Lords of Order" storyline. Nassour would also receive a new redesign as Doctor Fate.[47] Nelson's character would be later killed off in the "A Costly Trick of Magic" storyline, leaving Nassour as the sole Doctor Fate character. While the original 2018 series was cancelled in 2020, the Justice League Dark series was re-purposed as a backup issue to the mainstream Justice League title, the backup issue being written by author Ram V, featuring a new storyline, with Khalid remaining a reoccurring member of the Justice League Dark subdivision.[48] Khalid would also appear in several title crossovers such as Superman, Teen Titans Academy, and The Flash.

Beginning in 2021, Khalid Nassour would appear in major storylines such as the Justice League Dark: The Great Wickedness storyline, depicting a status quo change wherein the Helmet of Fate is damaged and is inhabited by a new entity.[49] Connected to the Future State crossover event depicting an older Khalid Nassour having lived through the aftermath of the events of the "Great Wickedness" storyline, the entity is revealed to be the Egyptian goddess, Hauhhet.[49] Nassour would also play a role in the Justice League/Justice League Dark crossover. In late 2022, the Nassour version concurrently appeared in the 2022 Justice Society of America comic and in several other notable crossovers such as Lazarus Planet and Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths. In the Justice Society of America comic title, the character's status quo from the previous Justice League Dark title carries over with the Khalid as a member of the Justice Society and playing a crucial role in defeating Degaton. The series would showcase different iterations of Doctor Fate as Degaton hunts the JSA across time[50] and later rectified the history of the character, restored past incarnations of the character into the current continuity, and established incarnations predating Nelson's tenure albeit without the usage of the "Doctor Fate" moniker.[51] The title also addresses timeline issues, with events like Zero Hour occurring eight years prior and the 2015 Doctor Fate series taking place one year before the comic's events[50] although several issues arise: Khalid's appearances in various other titles, notably Justice League Dark, imply his tenure to be longer than two years[52][53] and having graduated into a first year resident physician[50] despite his series depicting him starting his first year of medical school.[54] Khalid's age is also conflicted, with the timeline implying he is younger than characters whom he initially debuted as being older (i.e. Raven[55] and Dick Grayson[56]).

In 2023, the Nelson version is referenced in the Knight Terrors storyline[57] and the Nassour version appears in the Wonder Woman tie-tin.[58][59] In late 2023 and 2024, Kent would make appearances in various titles such as Green Lantern: Alan Scott and Jay Garrick: The Flash, the comic books taking place decades prior to the character's death in Justice League Dark. Khalid would also featured in the Absolute Power crossover, depicted as one of the heroes depowered by the machinations of Amanda Waller with the help of Amazo robots replicating the powers of heroes and Brainiac Queen.

Character overview

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Characterization

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Doctor Fate is commonly empowered as an "agent of order, acting as a representative of the Lords of Order.[60] Since the first Doctor Fate series in 1989, the character was retroactively established as a legacy hero, with new incarnations introduced throughout their publication history, sometimes differing in abilities and direction. Within the DC Universe, one source claims past incarnations predating the original version, existing once as champions of the Egyptian deities.[61] It is later revealed while Nelson was the first individual to bear the "Doctor Fate" name, past incarnations did not utilize the moniker.[62]

Kent Nelson

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Main article: Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)

The original version is acknowledged as a agent of order under Nabu and is considered a highly-regarded incarnation.[63][64][65] The character is notable marked by his complex and antagonistic relationship with Nabu, who often works to supplant his will and personal agency.[66] While an experienced and respected hero whom is often sought after for advice in his later years,[67] Nelson often becomes disillusioned with the role overtime and is supportive of a successor.[68] Nelson's often expresses an approach of Doctor Fate in which focuses on grand supernatural problems and believes problems in regards to humanity being mundane and doesn't warrant such attention but adheres to the role encompassing a high responsibility.[69][70]

Khalid Nassour

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Main article: Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)

Drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics's Doctor Strange and Spider-Man , Levitz's portrayal of the character depicts Nassour as a young adult burdened with significant responsibilities, embarking on a journey of self-discovery within a world reminiscent of Doctor Strange's mystical realm.[71] Nabu's support under Khalid differs from previous versions and was noted to be akin to a "combination of a GPS system and the movie version of Iron Man's J.A.R.V.I.S.", contrasting from past depictions as a overbearing presence and progenitor of his power.[72] This version is primarily supported by Egyptian deities, namely Bastet and Thoth, alongside several archangels and the aforementioned Nabu[73], retaining the status of agent of order.[74] Eventually, this arrangement later changed to resembled Nelson's portrayal but replaces Nabu with Hauhet, a mysterious Egyptian goddess whose true agenda is unknown.[75]

Others

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Main articles: Doctor Fate (Kent V. Nelson) and Hector Hall

The Inza Cramer version worked inadvertently as a "agent of chaos", acting as a representative for Lords of Chaos in which used their powers for benevolent reasons.[76] Unlike prior versions predating her, she often used her overwhelming power to simultaneously address both grander universal issues and more "local" issues such as social inequality and poverty, the latter in a district in New York City.[70] Jared Stevens, although sometimes acknowledged as a agent of order or agent of balance, primarily was portrayed as a demon hunter[77] while his successor, Hector Hall, is agent of balance whose duties included preventing the conflicts between the two factions from leading towards destruction[78] Kent V. Nelson differed from all other versions, lacking a connection to the Lords of Chaos and Order and instead operated as a independent sorcerer affiliated with the Justice Society of America.[77]

Reputation

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Although specific accolades of each incarnation vary, the Doctor Fate character is considered among the most powerful superheroes in the DC Universe.[79] As such, some are recognized with the title of "Sorcerer Supreme" to denote their exceptional magical abilities.[80] Others are alternatively referred to as a "Lord of Order" despite serving as designated agents of order.[81]

Powers, abilities, and resources

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Throughout the character's publication history, various incarnations of Doctor Fate often possess different powers and abilities compared to one another and were often expressed with accolades in official descriptions due to the character's nature as being among the most powerful of superheroes in the DC Universe.[79][31] Due to the complex history and nature of the character, the late Steve Gerber believed the character's powers were often vague and ill-defined, falling victim to a "no-rules" problem which made writing the character either challenging to write or confusing and inconsistent.[82]

Mystical artifacts

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Helmet of Fate

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The Helmet of Fate bestows its wearer with extraordinary god-like abilities and is widely regarded as one of the most potent artifacts in existence. Constructed from Nth metal, the helmet possesses inherent mystical properties and possesses the unique ability to counteract and negate magical forces.[83] Whether guided by the residing spirit within the helm or through the helm's own discernment, the artifact is typically accessible only to individuals deemed worthy by its judgment.[84] Throughout the publication history of Doctor Fate, the portrayal of the helm's source and methodology of power has undergone various changes, dependent on the incarnation of Doctor Fate. Despite its formidable nature, the Helmet of Fate is not impervious to damage. It has shown vulnerability to powerful entities like Arion and Brimstone, requiring subsequent regeneration. The helmet is susceptible to potent forms of Atlantean magic, power from higher beings such as the Spectre, and advanced applications of the Firestorm matrix. It can also experience overload, resulting in temporary limitations and the inertness of certain powers.[85][86][87]

Kent Nelson's portrayal and accolades
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Main article: Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) §  Powers, abilities, and resources

During the character's initial depiction in the 1940s, his abilities were first described as being from "unknown science of the weird and occult" and having learned " the true conversation of energy into matter, and matter into energy". Doctor Fate was also described as being a "alchemist and physicist extraordinaire".[88] Subsequent depictions instead established the character to possess a more outright supernatural connection and through Nabu, a Lord of Order. During his appearances in the 1970-80s, the character utilized magic and spell-casting derived from Egyptian deities[89] but Nelson's Who's Who character profile in 1985 expresses him derive power chiefly from the Helmet of Fate, described initially as granting him the power to perform "virtually" any mystical feat although.[90] Furthermore, his appearances in the second Doctor Fate series also explained he derived powers from the Lords of Order and could use his imagination to bring for supernatural effects, contrasting from other magic users who used spell-casting or familiars and described being Doctor Fate as being a "Earth-bound Lord of Order". Even when the character utilized powers derived from a connection to Shat-Ru, his abilities resembled those he had under Nabu's patronage.[91][92]

Nelson's portrayal often is accompanied by accolades due to the nature of Doctor Fate's power, with the DC Comics Encyclopedia noting him to be among the greatest living sorcerers of his time.[60] Several storylines and guides compare him to other incarnations and successors, wherein he is noted to be the most formidable version of the character.[84] The character was also specified to be "one of the ten most powerful beings on Earth".[92]

Eric and Linda Strauss's portrayal and accolades
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According to the Who's Who, Eric and Linda Strauss's ability includes merging into a entity known as Doctor Fate and utilizes their mystic artifacts, in which manifests from within. While combined they're considered among the most powerful mystical beings on Earth but do not rival Nelson's knowledge.[93] The 1989 Doctor Fate series also depicted the pair as being capable of independently manifesting acting as Doctor Fate, although their power is halved.[94] One roleplaying guide source claims they potentially surpass Nelson's incarnation in raw power.[95]

Inza Cramer's portrayal and accolades
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Within the character's appearances in the 1989 Doctor Fate series, Inza features a departure from her incarnation, as she is instead originally powered by chaos magic from the Lords of Chaos.[96] The official description of her abilities features similarities to the prior version, able to merge with Kent into a singular being known as Doctor Fate. The character can also manifests as Doctor Fate by will and is mentioned to be capable of performing virtually any mystical by visualization and willing it rather than casting spells.[92]

Her character profile in Who's Who mentioned her to be among the most formidable of "all-known sorcerers" in the and shares Nelson's distinction as "one of the ten most powerful beings on Earth".[92] She is also remarked in one instance to be more talented than Nelson.[96]

Hector Hall's portrayal and accolades
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Main article: Hector Hall § Doctor Fate's powers and abilities

During Hector Hall's appearances as Doctor Fate, his powers are described as commanding a "vast array of magical spells and eldritch formulae" as well as often hearing Nabu's suggestion of spells in the form of a whisper from the Helmet of Fate.[97] Under Nabu's patronage, Hector is noted to retain control of his personal agency while wearing the Helmet.[citation needed]

Despite struggling to improve, the character is recognized as potentially the most formidable version of Doctor Fate.[98] He is often cited as one of Earth's most powerful sorcerers,[99] sharing the distinction of being "perhaps the greatest living sorcerer" due to Doctor Fate artifacts.[citation needed] In his debut, Mordru observes that he 's more vast than past incarnations, especially Jared Stevens.[100] Nabu later notes that Hector defeated Mordru as a novice despite his great power.[101]

Kent V. Nelson's portrayal and accolades
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In the younger Nelson's portrayal by Steve Gerber, he revamped the character to possess a more concrete consistent source of power and limitations; unlike all prior versions, Nelson possess no powers derived from the Lords of Chaos and Order, instead the helmet granting him powers of sorcery which he must learn. Gerber also intended for the helm to no longer confer instantaneous mystical knowledge and connections to other mythologies, instead having a consistent set of spells and charms derived from "original" sources similar to that of Doctor Strange from Marvel Comics.[82][39] In later portrayals, the Helmet under Nelson is revealed to house a library of spells in which he can choose to utilize.[102]

In early depictions, the character was noted for his lack of skills and cast basic spells and incantations,[41][103] causing him to utilize past incarnation's reputation to obfuscate his limitations.[103] The character ascends enough to be recognized as "Sorcerer Supreme".[104]

Khalid Nassour's portrayal and accolades
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Main article: Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour) § Powers, abilities, and resources

In both his debut storyline and official entry in his character profile, Nassour's abilities are originate from the helm's connection to the certain Egyptian deities, granting him to tap and manipulate the elements (air, earth, wind, fire, and lightning), intangibility, flight and healing.[105][54] In the former, it is expressed these powers primarily originate from Thoth's power within the helmet specifically and also allows him to utilize magic powered by the natural forces themselves and enhances his awareness and intellect.[54] Among other expressed abilities also includes and casting mystical bolts of energy.[31] When Hauhet later inhabits the helm as the primary spirit in place of former Nabu, Nassour is able to see into the future.[106]

In the character's earlier appearances and portrayals, he was expressed to be not as powerful as Doctor Fate in prior realities.[31] Within the character's portrayal in Justice League Dark onwards, his skilled increased after training under Kent Nelson.[107] The incarnation is subjected to some inconsistencies; some storylines after the team series highlight the character being peer to Zatanna as being among the most formidable magic practitioner on Earth,[108] having completed his training,[109] and being capable enough to mentor his own student.[110] Other stories, however, also has simultaneously emphasize his inexperience.[108][111]

Amulet of Anubis

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The Amulet of Anubis is a significant magical artifact associated with the Doctor Fate legacy. Its origins have been depicted in various narratives. One account states that it was created by Anubis and initially possessed by Khalis before being claimed by Nabu.[112] Another origin story suggests that the amulet was crafted from the remnants of Cilia, connecting it to the Lords of Order.[113] In the New 52 continuity, Thoth is presumed to be the creator.[54] Regardless, the amulet bestows various powers, which includes resistance to psychic and astral probing, mind control, and magical power enhancement,[112] necromancy[114] and contains its own separate universe apt for trapping entities.[115][113]

Cloak of Destiny

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The Cloak of Destiny is a cape which possess magical qualities that grants the user several powers such as invulnerability, superhuman strength, and flight.[116] It is also fireproof and counters the magical abilities originating form the Lords of Chaos.[117][118]

Other artifacts and resources

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Others include the Orb of Nabu, serving as a scrying glass and allows him Fate search for hidden threats by reacting to his brainwaves. Although not explicitly magical, it provides valuable insights for the bearers[119] In addition to possessing powerful mystical artifacts, Doctor Fate has access to various resources, including the Tower of Fate. This fictional structure serves as Doctor Fate's primary dwelling and is considered a nexus point of magic and reality on Earth. The tower is only accessible through magic and lacks doors or windows.[105] Inside, it appears as a twisted maze of stairways and hallways where the laws of physics do not apply. The Tower of Fate houses a vast personal library containing arcane texts, including materials salvaged from the Great Library of Alexandria. It is fortified with mystical defenses.[120] Doctor Fate also possesses the Book of Fate, a tome that contains a comprehensive history and knowledge of the Lords of Chaos and Order, predominantly from the perspective of the latter.[121]

Jared Steven's abilities

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Jared also repurposes various notable artifacts and the mantle itself into the role of a demon hunter.[31] The Mystic Dagger of Nabu, a repurposed Helmet of Fate in the form of a knife, possessed limitless magical power. Fate's usage of the weapon lacked the magical spells and powers of Doctor Fate, insteadT serving as a impervious weapon capable of hurting supernatural beings[122] and can telepathically control its movements and trajectory when thrown.[123]

Weaknesses

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Doctor Fate's weaknesses vary depending on the incarnation. One common weakness is their dependency on the mystical helmet, as removing it limits or eliminates their abilities.[124] Some versions are unable to cast counter spells against existing ones due to established "rules of magic" within the DC Universe.[31] Divine powers also disrupt their powers, including healing abilities.[54] Older aged versions can diminish their potency, power, and effectiveness as Doctor Fate[125] while inexperience hampers younger iterations' mastery of their magical abilities.[124][54] The character is also explicitly stated as being inferior to the Spectre in power.[90]

Other versions

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Nabu

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At times, Nabu has adopted the role of Doctor Fate without a human host. After using Wesley Dodds as a temporary host following Hector Hall's death,[126] he acted as Doctor Fate during the Day of Vengeance crossover.[127] He helps gather mystics and later confronts the Spectre, who was driven to insanity and engaged in a witch hunt for all magical practitioners and decimated the Lords of Chaos and Order. Eventually confronting the Spectre himself, he is fatally injured but his gambit to attracting the higher powers above Spectre succeeded, stripping the Spectre of power for culling the Lords especially in light of the revelation in which the of the Lords of Order secretly worked to grant him a long-lasting host.[127]

During the DC Rebirth era, Nabu assumed the role once more but rendered Nelson in mystic statis. This arrangement came to a conclusion when the demigod Arion intervened and defeated Nabu by severing his connection through a powerful magical spell. Subsequently, Kent regained his autonomy and control over the Doctor Fate mantle, thanks to the dedicated efforts of Teri Magnus.[128] Nabu would possess Nelson once more, conspiring with other Lords of Order who similarly usurped hosts by force to rid reality of magic, sacrificing their own being and countless others to starve the Otherkind to death, whom fed of magic.[129] With the intervention of the Justice League Dark, the team succeeds in freeing Nelson and those imprisoned in the Helmet of Fate. Nabu temporarily battles them without a host but is defeated, with a new condition for the helm with the use of chaos magic, now requiring a willing bearer and disallowing Nabu from being able to further possess others.[130]

Khalid Ben-Hassin

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Khalid Ben-Hassin as Doctor Fate. Art by Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott (left) Brett Booth, and Norm Rapmund (right)

In 2013, several years after DC Comics rebooted the DC Universe through the New 52, a new alternate version of Doctor Fate would be created for the Earth 2 series; the incarnation of the character known as Khalid Ben-Hassin, who is of Egyptian descent raised in the United States. The character's descent was intentional by James Robinson, wanting an Egyptian character to hold the mantle Doctor Fate while still allowing to be western but not making him a caricature.[131] A stark difference from the mainstream Doctor Fate includes the Helmet of Fate within the respective universe revealed to be a form of a Mother Box grafted with magical energies and the personality of Nabu.[132]

In the Earth 2 series and respective universe, Ben-Hassin is an Egyptian-American archaeologist who is the world's foremost expert on occult and magic, having previously approached the subject from an archeological standpoint rather than believing myths to be true until Nabu (cast as an Egyptian wizard from long ago) chooses him as his vessel of chaos and order. While initially rejecting it, Ben-Hassin dons it to prevent supervillain Karel Wotan from claiming it while inspired to heroism by Earth 2's Flash, a younger version of Jay Garrick.[133] Eventually, after the invasion of Darkseid's forces and the creation of a new Earth for the survivors, Ben-Hassin destroys the Helmet of Fate saved a few shards, which he then kept in a necklace, granting him the abilities of having premonitions and visions of the future. He also becomes an ambassador on the newly created Earth for the Wonders of the World.

Doctor Fate of the 31st Century

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Doctor Fates of the 31st Century. Art by Steve Lieber, Jerry Ordway (right), Stephen Bryne, Wade von Grawbadger (left).

This version refers to the future iterations of the character, existing in the 31st Century following Doctor Manhattan's machinations in the "Doomsday Clock" event. Thus far, two characters have been introduced as "Doctor Fate" within the 31st Century. The first version of the character debuted in Supergirl #33 (2019), created by Marc Andreyako and Kevin Maguire. Depicted as a six armed alien, the unnamed male is a respected member of the Legion Super-Heroes and a revered agent of Order known to the United Planets. This Doctor Fate warns the team and the government group of the arrival of the Great Darkness and assists Jon Kent and the Legion of Super-Heroes in defeating a futuristic version of Mordru.[134] This Doctor Fate is later among the targets of an enhanced Per Degaton, who kills him alongside other Doctor Fates as part of a ritual to erase the Justice Society's history and replace it with his own.[135]

A second version of the character appears in The New Golden Age #1, created by Geoff Johns, Steve Lieber, and Jerry Ordway. This futuristic version of Doctor Fate, known by the name Sofie, is the incarnation who is among the founding members of the Justice Society in the 31st Century alongside the future versions of Atom Smasher and Green Lantern (modelled after the Alan Scott). This version is temporarily killed by an enhanced Per Degaton alongside her teammates.[135] She is later revived by Khalid Nassour, who pulls her from a point in time just before Degaton kills her and helps him seal Degaton away, as being a temporal paradox makes him impossible to kill. Degaton's comments towards her reveal that she will eventually be succeeded by her granddaughter as Doctor Fate.[135]

Temporary bearers

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Multiple characters within the expansive DC Universe have assumed the mantle of Doctor Fate through temporary possession of the Helmet of Fate: Superman[136], Batman[137], Detective Chimp[138] and Wesley Dodds.[126]

Other alternate versions

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  • Doc Fate: An alternate version of Doctor Fate is shown to exist on the pulp fiction-influenced world of Earth-20.[139][140] Doc Fate is an African-American gunslinger and occultist named Kent Nelson who is based in a windowless Manhattan skyscraper. Doc Fate forms and leads a team of adventurers known as the Society of Super-Heroes, which includes the Immortal Man, the Mighty Atom, the Blackhawks and the Green Lantern Abin Sur.[141]
  • Brother Fate: On Earth al Ghul, a universe in the Dark Multiverse which Earth is ruled by Bruce Wayne, who is both that world's Ra's al Ghul and rules the Empire of Shadows (formerly the League of Assassins), Brother Fate is among the heroes in the universe opposing the Empire of Shadow. He killed during a conflict known as the Battle of Blackgate, which one of Bruce's sons produces the Helmet of Fate in a warped, damaged state to Bruce to confirm his death.[142]
  • Flashpoint Doctor Fate: In the Flashpoint series, Dick Grayson eventually succeeds Kent Nelson (who is a member of Haly's Circus as fortune teller "Dr. Fate" and formerly a member of Flashpoint's Justice Society of America) shortly after his death at the hands of the Amazons, who members (including an evil version of Starfire) hunts them down to use the Helm of Fate against the Atlanteans. This version is also assisted by Deadman and although Dick named himself "Doctor Fate", the character hasn't been depicted as bearing the helm within the story.[143]
  • Doctor Strangefate: Doctor Strangefate is a sorcerer from the Amalgam Comics universe; he is an amalgamation of Doctor Fate and Marvel Comics' Doctor Strange, with the alter ego of Marvel Comics' Charles Xavier. Dr. Strangefate makes his first appearance in Marvel Versus DC #1 (1996). In the Amalgam Universe (designated as Earth-9602), Dr. Strangefate/Charles Xavier, a powerful mutant telepath who later learned the mystic arts through Nabu the Ancient One, who was also the Lord Supreme of Order in the universe. Xavier would later take the Helmet of Strangefate, becoming an unconventional hero, helping establish the Judgement League Avengers. He is also served by his servant, Myx, and employs agents who he has previously helped in the past, who are now indebted to him: Shulk (amalgamation of Hulk and Solmon Grundy), Jade Nova (amalgamation of Jade and Nova), and the White Witch (an amalgamation of Zatanna and Scarlet Witch), who has a crush on Dr. Strangefate. While being among the most powerful beings in his universe, Strangefate instead prefers to have others act in his stead and only personally acts in more dire situations.[144]
  • An alternate future version of John Constantine was once attempted by Nabu to become a bearer by force and his body was briefly usurped. Constantine would invoke a gambit to call upon "Anubis" with "spell" to judge him for his actions, unaware an Ifrit was posing as Anbuis, and is ultimately killed.[145]

Counterparts

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In the second Justice League Dark comic book series written by James Tynion IV, several Lords of Order are introduced whom possess similar abilities to Nabu, inhabiting artifacts of great magical power and can usurp and coerce hosts to act on the physical plane as their agents. For a time, these Lords of Order forcibly adopted hosts to serve their agenda in wiping out magic from reality in order to starve the Otherkind, whom feed on magic and believed magic to be a root of many of the universe's problems.[130]

  • Sister Symmetry: The character's true identity is Cyra, a Lord of Order whom inhabits the magical artifact known as the Cloak of Cyra. She is the Lord of Order who intercepts members of the Justice League Dark and their allies, threatening to erase them from existence lest she wipes their memory of all things pertaining to magic. is later defeated by an enhanced Detective Chimp, whom inherited the power of a Lord of Chaos and empowered his sword to cut against magic, freeing Xanadu in the process.[130] The cloak is later stored within an armory in the Dark Quarters, Justice League Dark's headquarters located deep under the Hall of Justice.[146]
  • Count Control: Among the ranks of the Lords of Order, the character's true identity is Dalphi and he inhabits the Boots of Dalphi. Dalphi usurps Extraño as his host and faces against a Lord of Chaos-empwoered Man-Bat. When the tide turns against them, Count Control retreats alongside his other allies and abandons Nabu and Cyra.[130] At some point, Extraño is relinquished out from his control, as the character's later appearances no longer has him as Count Control.
  • Brother Pattern: A Lord of Order whose true identity is Hoku, he inhabits the arcane artifact known as the Breastplate of Hoku. Hoku usurps the second incarnation of Ibis the Invincible as his host and is later an adversary of a Lord of Chaos-empowered Swamp Thing. He retreats alongside his brethren when the tide turns against them, abandoning both Nabu and Cyra.[130] He later relinquishes Ibis as his host but is later sought out by Xanadoth for his power.[147]
  • Lord Structure: A Lord of Order whose true identity is Myrath, he inhabits the eponymous Gauntlets of Myrath and usurps Prince Ra-Man, a sorcerer who originally died thousands of years ago but was reborn with the memories of Mark Merlin. As Lord Structure, he helps Nabu fight against the Justice League Dark, whom were enhanced by the Lords of Chaos. When the tide of battle turns against them, Lord Structure abandons both Cyra and Nabu.[130]

Other counterparts of the character exist, such as:

  • Doctor Hate: Doctor Hate is a super-villain who debuted in Knight Terrors: Night's End #1 (August, 2023), created by Joshua Williamson and Howard Porter. The character is depicted as the direct counterpart to Doctor Fate, akin to Doctor Chaos and Anti-Fate, and serves as an agent for the Lords of Chaos. However, their powers stem from a distinct source, namely the Helmet of Hate. This helmet was formed from a corrupted shard of the Helmet of Fate during the company-wide crossover event, Lazarus Planet, and further augmented by the Nightmare Stone, introduced in the subsequent crossover storyline Knight Terrors as the opposite of the Dreamstone. As a result, the character possesses comparable formidable magical abilities and the ability to manipulate the minds of others. The character is revealed to be the demonic half of the hero Raven, whom escaped and became an independent being.[148]

Doctor Chaos

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Doctor Chaos is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Martin Pasko and Kurt Schaffenberger, the character debuted in The New Adventures of Superboy #25 (1982). Both the mainstream universe and Earth-3, home of the universe containing the alternate Justice League counterpart, Crime Syndicate, features versions of Doctor Chaos. Within the mainstream comic book's continuity.

The first version of Doctor Chaos is Burt Belker, a wealthy, college student studying archaeology and one of Lewis Lang's assistants who briefly dated Lana Lang. During one of their expeditions, Lewis and Burt discover a Sumerian helm (revealed later to be the Helmet of Chaos) and makes their discovery known in Smallville. When he donned the helm, he is taken over by the entity residing in it and comes into conflict with Superboy. Briefly, the chaotic entity also empowers Lana Lang with intentions of making her his consort. Eventually, Superboy defeats Doctor Chaos by exploiting his weakness to copper.[149] A revised version of Doctor Chaos later appears briefly in the 2019 Justice League of America comic series; This version acts as a guardian of the Chaos Realm, the base of operations from which the Lords of Chaos convene in. Doctor Chaos is swiftly killed shortly after villainess Queen of Fables escapes from her imprisonment and the sorcerer attempts to bar her from returning to the mortal plane. The identity of the person behind Doctor Chaos remains unknown.[150]

In the comic book version of Injustice: Gods Among Us, a character named Doctor Chaos appears in different incarnations. The Injustice version of Doctor chaos features the Helmet of Apophis and Amulet of Apophis serving as counterparts to the Helmet of Fate and Amulet of Anubis. Hawkgirl briefly becomes Doctor Chaos after discovering the artifacts and falling under their influence. She kills Nazi opponents but spares Dirk Strasser, who later takes possession of the amulet. Dirk uses it to mind control others, including Johnny Thunder and Thunderbolt. Hawkgirl kills Dirk in retaliation for Johnny's death. Alan Scott hides the amulet, claiming it was destroyed, but someone knows of its existence. Joker eventually obtains the amulet and the helmet, becoming Doctor Chaos. He targets members of the Justice Society due to their connection to the present-day Justice League. However, he is defeated by the Justice League, and Superman destroys the amulet.

Anti-Fate

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Anti-Fate. Art by Shawn McManus.

Anti-Fate, also referred to as Doctor Fate briefly when he usurped the mantle, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was by J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Griffen, debuting in Doctor Fate #1 (1987). The alter-ego of Anti-Fate is Benjamin Stoner, the lead doctor in Arkham Asylum who was driven mad and possessed by the Lord of Chaos, Typhon. In a bid to destroy the Lords of Order's most notable agent on Earth, Doctor Fate. Typhon battled Doctor Fate, taking advantage of the fact that Kent Nelson's aging body made him vulnerable to being killed. Shortly after passing the mantle to Eric Strauss, he defeats the newly made Doctor Fate, usurping the Helmet of Fate, the Amulet of Anubis, and committing an age up and traumatized Eric Strauss into Arkham Asylum as a patient. The Phantom Stranger would appear before Anti-Fate, enlisting the aid of the Justice League International. Anti-Fate quickly dispatches the JLI and Phantom Stranger attempts to wrest Typhon's control of Dr. Stoner by reminding him of his old life, having been a doctor who strove to truly help mentally ill patients. Typhon intervenes and eventually overpowers The Phantom Stranger, seemingly killing him. Not long after, control of the Helmet of Fate and Amulet of Anubis is eventually pulled from Benjamin by Eric and Linda Strauss, making them the official successors of Kent Nelson and Nabu.[151]

Despite their defeat, the Lords of Chaos fashioned a corrupted counterpart of the Helmet of Fate and continue manipulating Benjamin. Eventually, Anti-Fate is used by both the Lords of Chaos and Order, the latter having no longer favor neither Nabu nor his agent, Doctor Fate, and uses him in a plot to destroy both Nabu and Doctor Fate. While Anti-Fate prevails in the battle, he is freed from their manipulations and influences while learning of their attempt of claiming supremacy to a universe which they do not truly own. With both the Lords of Order and Chaos unable to harm Benjamin, they both retreat, leaving him free to be a person once more.

Cultural impact and legacy

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Critical response

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As a character, Doctor Fate has established himself as one of DC Comics' enduring figures, although not reaching the same level of cultural recognition as iconic characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman or The Flash. According to Wizard Magazine, Doctor Fate's notable strengths lie in his name, distinctive design, and the recurring motif of the Helmet of Fate. While the character has experienced various cancellations over time, they have also been the focus of multiple miniseries and ongoing series.[38]

However, Doctor Fate has not been without its critics which has led to various redesigns and new iterations of the character. The late writer Steve Gerber, for example in hindsight, believed that the character's ongoing struggles to maintain interest could be attributed to various factors. Gerber specifically criticized Doctor Fate's design, particularly the helmet, which he felt limited the character's expressiveness. He also pointed out the character's inconsistent power level, which posed challenges for writers in defining the character effectively. Moreover, Gerber expressed reservations about the recurring element of the Nabu entity controlling Doctor Fate, as he believed it hindered the character's ability to form meaningful connections. Additionally, Gerber advocated for an original interpretation of magic, akin to the approach taken with Marvel's Doctor Strange, rather than Doctor Fate's association with Egyptian mythology and believed the character's history to be among the most convoluted.[82][152] Additionally, Earth 2 writer James Robinson believed the portrayal of the Kent Nelson version of Doctor Fate to be rather stoic and statue-like. Robinson's decision to create an Egyptian-born incarnation of Doctor Fate ("Khalid Ben-Hassin") was under the belief it was more appropriate to cast a Doctor Fate of Egyptian heritage[153] a similar sentiment shared by Paul Levitz when creating the Khalid Nassour version an attempt to make sense of the Egyptian ties from Doctor Fate.[154] Of the numerous iterations of Doctor Fate, the Jared Stevens version is considered an unpopular reinvention of the character and was critically panned due to his departure from the common, associate elements of the character and the redesign.[32]

Accolades

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  • ScreenRant included Doctor Fate in their "The 10 Most Powerful Wizards".[155]
  • Doctor Fate was included in CBR's "Top 50 DC Characters".[156]
  • Ashley Land of CBR included Doctor Fate in their "Greatest Supernatural DC Heroes".[157]
  • In 1998, Wizard Magazine published an article in which included Doctor Fate in their "All-Wizard Team", which consisted of a list of the most powerful, versatile heroes in a respective field.[158]

In other media

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Television

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Live-action

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Animation

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  • The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in series set in the DC Animated Universe, initially voiced by George DelHoyo before Oded Fehr took over.
  • The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in the Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Greg Ellis.
  • Doctor Fate appears in Mad, voiced by Kevin Shinick.
  • Doctor Fate appears in DC Nation Shorts.[162]
  • Several incarnations of Doctor Fate appear in Young Justice.
    • Nabu (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson)[163] was originally a son of Vandal Savage who was regarded in Mesopotamian mythology as Marduk and a god of wisdom before he was killed due to Savage's alliance with Lords of Chaos member Klarion the Witch Boy and spiritually ascended as a Lord of Order. Following this, Nabu must anchor himself to Earth via a physical host, whom he completely overwrites as a requirement for those whom bear his helm, and has taken many hosts over the succeeding millennia.
    • Kent Nelson (voiced by Edward Asner) is a retired member of the Justice Society of America and mentor to Giovanni Zatara who ceased being Nabu's host due to its effects on Nelson's marriage. Despite being killed by Klarion, Nelson temporarily confines his spirit to the Helmet of Fate and grants it to members of the Team so they can use it for emergencies.
    • While in possession of the Helmet of Fate, Team members Aqualad and Kid Flash temporarily take up the mantle of Doctor Fate before Nelson's spirit convinces Nabu to release them. After Zatanna dons the helmet to fight Klarion however, Nabu refuses to relinquish her until Zatara convinces Nabu to take him instead.
    • In season four, Zatanna forms the Sentinels of Magic, which includes Khalid Nassour (voiced by Usman Ally) and Traci Thurston (voiced by Lauren Tom), to free Zatara and convince Nabu to alternate between all of them.
  • The Kent Nelson incarnation of Doctor Fate appears in the Justice League Action episode "Trick or Threat",[164] voiced by Erica Luttrell as a child.

Film

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Video games

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Notes

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