Dr.Helga Jaceis a fictional character in theDC Comics Universe.She is a supporting character of theOutsidersand a scientist responsible for givingPrincess Tara/Terraand her elder brotherPrince Brion/Geo-Forcetheir earth-controlling powers.
| Helga Jace | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman and the Outsiders#1 (August 1983) |
| Created by | Mike W. Barr Jim Aparo |
| In-story information | |
| Team affiliations | Outsiders Markovian royal family |
| Abilities | Genius-level intellect |
Helga Jace has appeared in the animated TV seriesYoung Justice,voiced byGrey DeLisle,and the live-action TV seriesBlack Lightning,portrayed by Jennifer Riker.
Publication history
editCreated byMike W. BarrandJim Aparo,Helga Jace first appeared inBatman and the Outsiders#1 (1983) as an ally of the Outsiders.
In theMillenniumstoryline, written bySteve Englehart,Jace is revealed to be a villain with her own agenda.
Fictional character biography
editHelga Jace is a scientist and geneticist fromMarkoviawho works for its royal family. Following a revolution in Markovia and the death of King Viktor, Jace gives Brion and Tara Markov powers to help them fight back.[1]Subsequently, Jace becomes an ally of the Outsiders, during which she reunitesMetamorphowith his lost loveSapphire Staggand helpsHaloregain her memories.[2]
InMillennium,Jace is revealed to be an ally of theManhunters.When she attempts to attack Metamorpho, her weapon generates a surge that kills them both.[3]
In theDC Rebirthrelaunch, Helga Jace is anastrophysicistand ally ofKobra.[4]InDoomsday Clock,Jace supports theSupermanTheory, stating that somemetahumanswere created by the government.[5]
In other media
edit- Helga Jace appears inBlack Lightning,portrayed by Jennifer Riker.[6]This version is a mad scientist who createdTobias Whale's anti-aging serum and was previously incarcerated for her illegal experiments. In the present, during thesecond season,Jace is forced to helpLynn Stewartand theA.S.A.treat metahuman children before Todd Green frees her on Whale's behalf. Jace is eventually captured byDeputy Chief Hendersonand placed in the Freeland Police Department's custody before the bounty hunter Instant rescues her and takes her to Markovia. Throughout thethird season,Jace works to stabilize Markovia's metahumans until she is extracted by a team led byBlack Lightningand later killed by Commander Carson Williams.
- Helga Jace appears inYoung Justice,voiced byGrey DeLisle.[7]This version is a protégé of theUltra-Humanite,a member of theLight,and personal physician to Markovia's royal family. While working withBaron Bedlam's metahuman trafficking ring, she transformsTaraandBrion Markovinto metahumans and kills Gabrielle Daou, who later becomesViolet Harper / Halo.Using her bond with Brion, Jace travels to the United States to infiltrateNightwing's team. To further her goals, she enters a relationship withBlack Lightningand becomes Brion's advisor after he overthrows his brother Gregor as king of Markovia.[8][9][10]
References
edit- ^Batman and the Outsiders#1 (August 1983). DC Comics.
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- Batman and the Outsiders#2 (September 1983). DC Comics.
- Batman and the Outsiders#16 - #18 (December 1984 - February 1985). DC Comics.
- Batman and the Outsiders#22 (June 1985). DC Comics.
- ^Outsiders#27. DC Comics.
- ^Suicide SquadMost Wanted:DeadshotandKatana#1 (March - August 2016). DC Comics.
- ^Doomsday Clock#2. DC Comics.
- ^Fida, Bisma (December 6, 2018)."Black LightningSeason 2 Episode 9: Extended Promo, Air Date, And Cast ".Otaku Kart.Archived fromthe originalon June 4, 2019.RetrievedMay 16,2024.
- ^"Helga Jace Voice -Young Justice(TV Show) ".Behind The Voice Actors.RetrievedMay 16,2024.A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^Matadeen, Renaldo (August 5, 2019)."Young Justice: Outsiders' Latest End-Credits is Its Most Provocative Yet".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedMay 16,2024.
- ^Adams, Tim (August 13, 2019)."Young Justice: OutsidersUnveils Dr. Helga Jace's Creepy, Evil Plan ".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedMay 16,2024.
- ^Matadeen, Renaldo (August 10, 2019)."Young Justice: OutsidersFinally Reveals Helga Jace's Evil Mentor ".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedMay 16,2024.
External links
edit- Helga Jaceat DC Comics Wiki
- Helga Jaceat Comic Vine