Manitou Raven

Manitou Raven
Manitou Raven as depicted in JLA #66 (July 2002). Art by Doug Mahnke.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	JLA #66 (July 2002)
Created by	Joe Kelly Doug Mahnke
In-story information
Alter ego	Raven
Species	Homo Magi
Team affiliations	League of Ancients Justice League Justice League Elite
Partnerships	Manitou Dawn (wife)
Notable aliases	The Manitou Manitou Raven
Abilities	Expert magic user; powers drawn from Native American shamanism. Longevity, enhanced strength, enhanced durability, and enhanced senses. Weapon user; notably uses a magical hatchet incapable of injuring foes whom are considered good.

Manitou Raven, also known as simply Raven or The Manitou, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke, he first appeared in JLA #66 (July 2002).^[1]

The character is a recurring superhero of Native American descent within the DC Universe, originating thousands of years ago in North America as an ancestor of the Apache people. In the JLA: Obsidian Age storyline, the character initially serves as an antagonist, aligning with the sorceress Gamemnae and the League of Ancients. In later stories, the character is depicted as a heroic mystic consultant within the Justice League and Justice League Elite. Following his demise, Raven returns as a spirit and appoints his wife Dawn as his successor. He is eventually resurrected during the Lazarus Planet event.