Tasmanian Devil (DC Comics)

Tasmanian Devil
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceSuper Friends #7 (October 1977)
Created byE. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon
In-story information
Alter egoHugh Dawkins
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliations
PartnershipsGregorio de la Vega (husband)
AbilitiesTransforms into a were-beast granting:
  • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and senses
  • Razor sharp claws and fangs

The Tasmanian Devil (Hugh Dawkins) is a fictional superhero appearing in DC Comics, depicted as a gay pacifistic Australian metahuman with the ability to turn into a giant aggressive Tasmanian devil.[1] He first appeared in Super Friends #7,[2] with his first post-Crisis appearance being in Infinity, Inc. #32.[3]

  1. ^ Misiroglu, Gina (2004). The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Comic-Book Icons And Hollywood Heroes. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 1578591546.
  2. ^ Super Friends #7 (October 1977)
  3. ^ Infinity, Inc. #32 (November 1986)