Scorn (comics)
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Scorn is a fictional character in the DC comics
universe. He first appeared in Superman (vol. 2)
#122 (April 1997), and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superman
line of comics.
, an extradimensional place populated by a variety of creatures from all over the universe. Most of the inhabitants descended from beings imprisoned in Kandor at some time either by the living computer Brainiac
or the magician Tolos who stole the bottle city from Brainiac. The species that Ceritak belongs to is distinguishing itself by its dark-blue skin, stout physique and a set of two horns sprouting from their foreheads.
Although his father Cerimul served as one of the elite councillors issued by Tolos with the assignment of governing Kandor, Ceritak developed into a rebellious young man as he grew up. Obsessed with escaping from the imprisonment in Kandor, Ceritak seized the opportunity of a transitory disruption in the energy wall separating Kandor's dimension from the dimension outside the city.
Stranded on earth Ceritak, at first not capable to communicate with the locals, due to some misunderstandings was regarded as a peril and dubbed "Scorn" by the media. After a run-in with Superman he managed to prove his good nature and benevolent intentions. In time he became a frequent ally of Superman helping him to defeat perils such as Saviour, the Parasite
, the Cyborg
and Deathtrap. On top of that he save and became friends with Ashbury Armstrong, the daughter of the Daily Planet
's conservative columnist Dirk Armstrong, who observed the relationship with much concern and chagrin. Ceritak, Ashbury and Jimmy Olsen
escaped from a halloween
party organized by Lex Luthor
and with the sorceress Misa for a while formed a group of young adventurers (reminiscent of the Forever People
) travelling the Wild Area outside of Metropolis with a futuristic vehicle and one time helping the Teen Titans. Eventually Scorn was captured by a group of mercenaries working on behalf of Lex Luthor. Overseen by Luthor (appearing in hologram-form and under the guise of one 'Gustav Milan') they start experimenting on him in order to learn the whereabouts of Kandor. After Jimmy and Misa had been searching for Scorn for a while to no avail Ashbury started to look for him alone only to end up as a prisoner herself. Soon thereafter Misa and Jimmy managed to localise the two of them and - aided by a strange little blue creature (later identified as a 'Fuzzlet', a creation of the Project Cadmus
) - enabled them to escape just before Luthor blew up the barn where the makeshift-prison was accommodated, killing his henchmen in the process.
Shortly thereafter Scorn and Ashbury helped Superman Red to fight dinasours who wound up in Metropolis due to time anomalies.
Later on Scorn and Ashbury accompanied Superman on a trip to Kandor, once again fighting the Cyborg who was trying to take over the Bottle City and finally reconciling with his father. Then, again in Metropolis, Dirk Armstrong discuss with Ashbury about her grades and drive her and Scorn home. Shortly after returning to Metropolis Scorn vanished only leaving a note in his undecipherable alien language. He has not reappeared since.
DC Comics
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universe. He first appeared in Superman (vol. 2)
Superman (vol. 2)
Superman was an ongoing comic book series featuring the DC Comics superhero of the same name. The second volume of the previous ongoing Superman title, the series was published from cover dates January 1987 to April 2006, and ran for 228 issues...
#122 (April 1997), and for a time was a regular supporting character in the Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
line of comics.
Fictional Biography
Ceritak, son of Cerimul, was born in the Bottle City of KandorKandor
Kandor is the name of the former capital city of the fictional planet Krypton in the DC Universe. It is best known for being stolen and miniaturized by the supervillain Brainiac...
, an extradimensional place populated by a variety of creatures from all over the universe. Most of the inhabitants descended from beings imprisoned in Kandor at some time either by the living computer Brainiac
Brainiac (comics)
Brainiac is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Action Comics #242 , and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino....
or the magician Tolos who stole the bottle city from Brainiac. The species that Ceritak belongs to is distinguishing itself by its dark-blue skin, stout physique and a set of two horns sprouting from their foreheads.
Although his father Cerimul served as one of the elite councillors issued by Tolos with the assignment of governing Kandor, Ceritak developed into a rebellious young man as he grew up. Obsessed with escaping from the imprisonment in Kandor, Ceritak seized the opportunity of a transitory disruption in the energy wall separating Kandor's dimension from the dimension outside the city.
Stranded on earth Ceritak, at first not capable to communicate with the locals, due to some misunderstandings was regarded as a peril and dubbed "Scorn" by the media. After a run-in with Superman he managed to prove his good nature and benevolent intentions. In time he became a frequent ally of Superman helping him to defeat perils such as Saviour, the Parasite
Parasite (comics)
The Parasite is the name of several fictional characters that appears in Superman comic book stories published by DC Comics. A supervillain, Parasite has the ability to temporarily absorb the energy, knowledge and super-powers of another being by touch, making him a formidable foe for the Man of...
, the Cyborg
Hank Henshaw
Hank Henshaw is a fictional supervillain featured in the DC Comics universe. While originally featured primarily as an enemy of Superman, recent years have repositioned him as one of the main enemies of the Green Lantern Corps...
and Deathtrap. On top of that he save and became friends with Ashbury Armstrong, the daughter of the Daily Planet
Daily Planet
The Daily Planet is a fictional broadsheet newspaper in the , appearing mostly in the stories of Superman. The building's original features were based upon the AT&T Huron Road Building in Cleveland, Ohio...
's conservative columnist Dirk Armstrong, who observed the relationship with much concern and chagrin. Ceritak, Ashbury and Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen is a fictional character who appears mainly in DC Comics’ Superman stories. Olsen is a young photojournalist working for the Daily Planet. He is close friends with Lois Lane, Clark Kent/Superman and Perry White...
escaped from a halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
party organized by Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics, and the archenemy of Superman, although given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Batman and other superheroes in the DC Universe. Created by Jerry Siegel and...
and with the sorceress Misa for a while formed a group of young adventurers (reminiscent of the Forever People
Forever People
The Forever People are a fictional group of extraterrestrial superheroes published by DC Comics. They first appeared in Forever People #1 , and were created by Jack Kirby as part of his "Fourth World" epic.-Fictional history:...
) travelling the Wild Area outside of Metropolis with a futuristic vehicle and one time helping the Teen Titans. Eventually Scorn was captured by a group of mercenaries working on behalf of Lex Luthor. Overseen by Luthor (appearing in hologram-form and under the guise of one 'Gustav Milan') they start experimenting on him in order to learn the whereabouts of Kandor. After Jimmy and Misa had been searching for Scorn for a while to no avail Ashbury started to look for him alone only to end up as a prisoner herself. Soon thereafter Misa and Jimmy managed to localise the two of them and - aided by a strange little blue creature (later identified as a 'Fuzzlet', a creation of the Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus
Project Cadmus is a fictional genetic engineering project in the DC Comics Universe. It was created by Jack Kirby as the DNA Project in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133 , and was run by the former Newsboy Legion...
) - enabled them to escape just before Luthor blew up the barn where the makeshift-prison was accommodated, killing his henchmen in the process.
Shortly thereafter Scorn and Ashbury helped Superman Red to fight dinasours who wound up in Metropolis due to time anomalies.
Later on Scorn and Ashbury accompanied Superman on a trip to Kandor, once again fighting the Cyborg who was trying to take over the Bottle City and finally reconciling with his father. Then, again in Metropolis, Dirk Armstrong discuss with Ashbury about her grades and drive her and Scorn home. Shortly after returning to Metropolis Scorn vanished only leaving a note in his undecipherable alien language. He has not reappeared since.