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Kent V. Nelson Doctor Fate | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Countdown to Mystery #1 (Nov. 2007) |
Created by | Steve Gerber Justinianoo |
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Alter ego | Kent V. Nelson |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Justice Society of America |
Partnerships | Maddy Inza Fox |
Notable aliases | Fate Sorcerer Supreme[1] Super Sorcerer[2] |
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Dr. Kent V. Nelson is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Justiniano, he first appeared in Countdown to Mystery #1 (November 2007) as the seventh character to use the Doctor Fate codename. The character was created in order to simplify the Doctor Fate character, featuring several departures from the past versions of the character.[3][4]
Within the DC Universe, Nelson is the grandnephew of the original Kent Nelson whom in which he was named and a former psychiatrist whose illustrious career and personal life fell apart from a cumulation of a extramarital affair, depression, and a misdiagnose of a patient. Homeless, the character had a chance encounter with the famed Helmet of Fate, donning the artifact and succeeding Hector Hall as Doctor Fate.[5] Navigating through his new role as a superhero despite the destruction of the Lords of Chaos and Order during the events of "Day of Vengeance", Nelson becomes a member of the Justice Society of America and operates as their supernatural specialist and works alongside other noted heroes.[6] Following the New 52, the character's existence is erased and replaced by Khalid Nassour, succeeding him in the role although Nelson's history is restored in the 2023 "New Golden Age" storyline.[7]
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