List of DC Comics characters: F

Fadeaway Man

Fadeaway Manis the name of several characters appearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byDC Comics.Fadeaway Man was created by writerLen Weinand artistRich Buckler,and first appeared inDetective Comics#479 (1978).

Anton Lamont

Anton Lamontis a professor and member of theSecret Society of Super Villainswho wields the Cloak of Cagliostro which enables him to become invisible and intangible.

Leo Lamont

Leo Lamontis the grandson of Anton Lamont.

Failsafe

FailsafeHe was created by writerChip Zdarskyand artist Jorge Jiménez, and first appeared inBatmanvol. 3 #125 (September 2022).

Failsafe is an android who Batman created to stop him should he ever go rogue. He is kept in theBatcavefor years until thePenguinframes Batman for murder. Believing Batman to have turned evil, Failsafe battles him and is temporarily possessed by Batman'sZur-En-Arrhpersona who transforms his body to resemble Batman.It was revealed that Failsafecloned Bruce Wayneso that it can serve as his Robin of Zur-En-Arrh and was programmed to rapidly age just in case the Bruce Wayne clone turns against it.

During theAbsolute Powerevent, Failsafe allies withAmanda Wallerto drain the powers of Earth'smetahumansbefore being killed when the heroes depower him and Waller'sAmazoarmy.

Fallout

Falloutis the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The most prominent isNeil Borman,a supervillain and enemy of theFlashwho gained his powers from a nuclear accident. After accidentally killing his family, he was imprisoned inIron Heights Penitentiaryand used as a power source for the facility. Fallout was created by writerGeoff Johnsand artistEthan Van Sciver,and first appeared inThe Flash: Iron Heights(October 2001).

Fallout in other media

Neil Borman / Fallout appears in thefourth seasonofThe Flash,portrayed by Ryan Alexander McDonald.This version gained radioactive powers after theThinkertricked theFlashinto exposing the former todark matter.Due to his uncontrollable powers, Team Flash bring Borman toA.R.G.U.S.custody, but the Thinker kidnaps and turns him into a sacrificial power source for his "Enlightenment" satellite.

False Face

Further reading False Faceat theGrand Comics Database

False Faceis the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

The concept and first character, created byMort WeisingerandCreig Flessel,first appeared inLeading Comics#2 (spring 1942) using the name "Falseface".The name was later adjusted to "False Face" mirroring minor characters introduced byFawcett ComicsandTimely Comics.

Variations of the character have been introduced inBatman#113 (February 1958) andBirds of Prey#112 (January 2008). In all instances, the character is only identified as "False-Face" or by an alias while in disguise.

First Golden Age version

The first version seen was among the five small-time criminals hired by organizer Black Star. Along with his colleagues Captain Bigg, Hopper,Brainand Rattler, he staged a robbery at a city bank by disguising himself as a construction worker. False-Face drilled through a water main and used the pressurised escaping water to blast a hole into the bank. After he and his friends robbed the bank, they used a paddy wagon as their getaway vehicle while disguised as police officers. Under the orders of Black Star, False-Face was sent to New Orleans to rob riches from those sponsoring the Mardi Gras event. He and his henchmen disguised themselves as a Clown Krewe and insinuated themselves onto a parade float. This managed to attract the attention ofShining Knightwho was in the area at the time. False-Face escaped, but his henchmen were apprehended. He then attempted to steal the Star Sapphire Gem from Mardi Gras organizer J.J. Ennis. To do this, False-Face disguised himself as a police detective and infiltrated Ennis' house. He once again fought against the Shining Knight, and briefly subdued him, but the Shining Knight escaped from False-Face's trap and defeated him. False-Face was then arrested by the police. At this point, it was discovered that the unpleasant face he usually presented was not false at all.Much later, he confronts theStar-Spangled Kid.

Second Golden Age version

Further reading False Faceat theGrand Comics Database

A different version dies in a confrontation withCaptain Marvel, Jr.While not the same character as created for DC, the publisher would later license and eventually purchase the characters and stories that Fawcett published. The material would be assigned to "Earth-S" within the continuity of the DC Universe.

Silver Age version

The late 1950s version of the character, created by an uncredited writer andSheldon Moldoff,appeared once inBatman#113.

Little is known of the Caped Crusaders' first meeting with the villain, but on their second chance encounter they found that he had impersonated a wealthy uranium tycoon named P.S. Smithington. As Smithington, False-Face robbed a Gotham City jewelry store, framing the true Smithington for the crime. Batman managed to rescue the actual Smithington, but was unable to recover the stolen jewels. At police headquarters,Commissioner James Gordonsupplied Batman and Robin with information about the case and the two gave chase. This time, False-Face kidnapped rock star Wally Weskit during a charity benefit concert and concealed him in an elevator shaft. As False-Face assumed the form of Wally Weskit, his henchman Pebbles attempted to make off with the charity proceeds. Batman and Robin managed to prevent this, but False-Face and his gang escaped. The third time that False-Face struck, he impersonated a safari hunter named Arthur Crandall to get into the Gotham City's Explorer Club. While attempting to steal the club's Golden Tiger Trophy, Batman and Robin arrived and were on his heels again. He lured Batman towards a large water tank and managed to temporarily trap him, but the Dark Knight detective succeeded in outsmarting False Face and his men, apprehending the entire group in the process. False Face was taken to prison and subsequently retired.

Modern Age version

First appearance	Birds of Prey#112 (January2008)
Further reading Falsefaceat the Comic Book DB (archived fromthe original) Falsefaceat theGrand Comics Database

The late 2000s version of the character, created byTony Bedardand David Cole, first appeared inBirds of Prey#112 (January 2008).

She and White Star targetedLady Blackhawkso that False-Face can take her place inBarbara Gordon's organization. Zinda managed to elude them with the help of her taxi driver Mahoud.

False Face in other media

• False Face appears inBatman(1966), portrayed byMalachi Throne.
• False Face appears inBatman '66#23, in which his real name is revealed to beBasil Karlobefore he obtains a special formula that transforms him intoClayface.
• False-Face appears in theBatman Beyondepisode "Plague", voiced byTownsend Coleman.This version has the ability to assume anyone's identity by altering his face, which he achieved through years of genetic manipulation and surgery.Kobrahires him to smuggle a deadly virus into Gotham City to infect its citizens and ransom the city, turning him into a carrier as backup. After encounteringBatmanandStalker,False-Face attempts to evade the two, only to succumb to and die from the virus.
• False-Face appears inBatman: The Brave and the Bold,voiced byCorey Burton.This version resembles theBatman(1966) incarnation.

Faora

Main article:Faora

Fast Track

Fast Track(Meena Dhawan) is a fictional character inDC Comics.Created by Joshua Williamson, Paul Pelletier andHoward Porter,she first appeared inThe Flash(vol. 5) #3 (September 2016), as Fast Track inThe Flash(vol. 5) #5 (October 2016), and as theNegative FlashinThe Flash(vol. 5) #35 (January 2018).

Dhawan is the director ofS.T.A.R. Labs' Central City branch which is involved in training speedsters, such as Avery Ho andAce West,and additionally possesses speedster abilities herself due to aSpeed Forcestorm inCentral City.She briefly datedBarry Allenwhile having encounters withJoseph CarverofBlack Holebefore being seemingly killed byGodspeed.

However, Dhawan returns as the Negative Flash after being revived and powered by the Negative Speed Force and brainwashed byGorilla Grodd,fighting Allen and Kid Flash.Dhawan helped generate the Negative Speed Force storm as Black Hole's enforcer before being freed by Allen, helping restore Central City back to normal, and willingly surrendering herself toIron Heights Penitentiary.

Fast Track is among the speedsters that help to fight theReverse-Flashand the Legion of Zoom.

Fast Track in other media

Meena Dhawan / Fast Track appears in theeighth seasonofThe Flash,portrayed byKausar Mohammed.This version is the CEO of Fast Track Laboratories who is in love withEobard Thawne's amnesiac time remnant. The two create the Biometric Lightning Oscillation Chamber (BLOC) to grant her super-speed, though the device unintentionally connects her to the Negative Speed Force before Thawne andBarry Allensave her. Dhawan later helps Allen and Team Flash fight the Negative Forces.

Fauna Faust

Fauna Faust
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	OutsidersVol 2 #16 (March 1995)
In-story information
Species	Homo magi
Team affiliations	Kobra Cult Strikeforce Kobra
Notable aliases	Faust
Abilities	Dark magic Expertise in thievery

Fauna Faust,commonly known asFauna,is asupervillainpublished by DC Comics and debuted in the 1993Outsidersseries. She is the daughter ofFelix Faustand younger sibling ofSebastian Faust.Like her brother, she suffered abuse from Felix and also had her soul sold, only gaining power to influence animals and the power to use magic without demonic assistance. She is also openly alesbian.

She would become a member of Kobra Cult's elite strike force, theStrike Force Kobraand secretly work alongside her father as an enemy of both her brother and the second incarnation of the Outsiders superhero team while also being a secret confidante her father. During her time within Strikeforce Kobra, she entered a relationship with fellow supervillain, the fourthSyonide.She would meet her brother once more and the Outsiders and battles the team, losing her lover afterEradicatorkills her. She is then called forth by her father and punished due to blowing her role as a surprise weapon against the Outsiders. She later assist her father in battling the Outsider though Felix is defeated and Fauna is free from the influences of her father.

Eventually, the character would reappear in DC Universe series,Raven: Daughter of Darkness.This version is a thief who is later killed by the Shadow Riders.

Felix Faust

Main article:Felix Faust

Carl Ferris

First appearance	Showcase#2 (October 1959)
Created by	John BroomeandGil Kane

Carl Ferrisis a fictional character appearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byDC Comics.He is the founder of Ferris Aircraft, anaerospace/defensemanufacturer based out ofCoast City.One of his best pilots, Martin Jordan (the father ofHal Jordan), was killed in an accident, which caused him great guilt. He is the fatherCarol Ferriswho took over the company after he retired.

Carl Ferris in other media

Carl Ferris appears inGreen Lantern,portrayed byJay O. Sanders.

Ferro Lad

Main article:Ferro Lad

Fever

Feveris a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Shyleen Lao was aChinese Americanmember of the corporatizedDoom Patrolformed by eccentric millionaire Thayer Jost.Even after the team disbanded, Shyleen remained slightly active in the superhero community.She, and several of her DP teammates, attended the mass for fallen and missing superheroes in the six part limitedInfinite Crisisseries. Then current members of Doom Patrol, Vortext, Nudge, and the ape-like Grunt, also appear on panel, standing near Shyleen and her friends. Shyleen's portrait is currently hung in Dayton Manor in remembrance of former Doom Patrol members.

Fever is later seen in a holding cell next toMiss MartianandKid Devilas one of the brainwashed captives of theDark Side Club.Miss Martian attempts to break her out, but Shyleen has already been brainwashed into loyalty.

InTerror Titans#1, Fever is put into a match with theRavagerbefore being killed by an operative of theDark Side Club.

Fever in other media

• Shyleen Lao appears in theTitansepisode "Doom Patrol", portrayed by Hina Abdullah. This version is an activist who gained the ability to manipulate temperature after being exposed to liquid nitrogen during an explosion, after which theChieftakes her in to help her control her powers.
• Fever appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.

Fiddler

Main article:Fiddler (comics)

Milton Fine

Milton Fineis the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Milton Fine is a circus performer with psychic abilities who was possessed byBrainiac.

Milton Fine in other media

InSmallville,Milton Fine was the alias used by Brainiac (portrayed byJames Marsters).

Fire

Main article:Fire (comics)

Firebrand

Main article:Firebrand (DC Comics)

Firefly

Main article:Firefly (DC Comics)

Firehawk

First appearance	The Fury of Firestorm#1 (June1982)
Created by	Gerry ConwayandPat Broderick
Teams	Justice League
Abilities	Flight Intangibility Manipulation and projection of heat and radiation
Aliases	Lorraine Reilly;Firestorm
Further reading Firehawkat the Comic Book DB (archived fromthe original) Firehawkat theGrand Comics Database

Firehawkis the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Lorraine Reilly

Lorraine Reilly,created byGerry ConwayandPat Broderick,first appeared inThe Fury of Firestorm#1 (June 1982). She is the daughter of United States Senator Walter Reilly who was kidnapped byMultiplexand subjected to experiments designed to recreate the accident that created him andFirestorm.Dubbed Firehawk, she is used as a pawn against Firestorm before eventually befriending him. Later stories have her retiring from superheroics,then entering politics and becoming a U.S. Senator. The Raymonds and Firestorm re-enter her life when Ronnie's father Ed asks her to investigateJason Rusch,the new Firestorm, during which she temporarily becomes his partner in the Firestorm Matrix.

Second version

A second version of Firehawk later appeared as the Firestorm of France.

Firehawk in other media

The Lorraine Reilly incarnation of Firehawk appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.

Firestorm

Main article:Firestorm (character)

Fisherman

Fishermanis the name of different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Kurt Hartmann

Kurt Hartmannis afisherman-themed criminal and an enemy ofDoctor Mid-Nite.

Second version

The Fisherman's real identity has never been revealed. The character'smodus operandiis mainly involved with stealing and selling technology.

The concept and first character, created byJoe Greeneand Stan Aschmeier, first appeared inAll-American Comics#69 (November–December 1945) as a single-use thief in theDoctor Mid-Nitestrip.The name was reused for a single appearance character inBlackhawk#163 (August 1961),and later for a character that became a recurring opponent ofAquaman.Within the context of the stories, this latter Fisherman is originally presented as an international criminal specializing in the theft of rare objects and scientific inventions. He utilizes a high tech pressure suit, collapsible fishing rod, and gimmick "lures" in his crimes. While his identity is never revealed, enough is known about him for theGotham Citycoroner to state that a man wearing a copy of his equipment that is killed in Gotham is not the same person who faced Aquaman.

In his first encounter with Aquaman, the Fisherman uses an explosive lure on Aquaman, almost killing him, but Aquaman escapes on ablue whale.The Fisherman returns many times to fight Aquaman, as well asBlue Devil.The Fisherman confronts the canineGreen LanternG'nort.He appears in "Roulette" 's gladiatorial gamehouse.

The Fisherman is one of the many supervillains to take advantage of the "villain-friendly" atmosphere of the fictional country of Zandia. He becomes involved in a large confrontation when the team of Young Justice leads a superpowered army against the country for various reasons.

Impostor

InInfinite Crisis#1 (2005), the Fisherman, along with theRiddler,theBody Doubles,the Scavenger,Red Panzer andMurmurattack Gotham police officers in Cathedral Square.

The attack is elaborated upon in the seriesGotham Central.After a magical accident devastates Gotham, the villain goes on a rampage. Over the prone forms of other officers, the Fisherman confrontsRenee MontoyaandCrispus Allen.While strangling Allen, the Fisherman is shot dead by Detectives Marcus Driver and Josie MacDonald; Allen and Montoya survive. During an autopsy it is revealed that the dead man is not the original villain of that name.

Xenoform

A new, more deadly version of the villain appears inAquaman: Sword of Atlantis#48-49 (2007), written byKurt Busiek.The Fisherman's helmet is revealed to be a xenoform parasite, aLovecraftianalien that attaches itself to every incarnation of the Fisherman and uses telepathy to instill fear in its victims.

Fisherman in other media

• The Fisherman appears inThe Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure.
• The Fisherman appears inBatman: The Brave and the Bold,voiced byDee Bradley Baker.
• TheFlashpointincarnation of the Fisherman appears inJustice League: The Flashpoint Paradox.
• Fisherman appeared inAquaman: King of Atlantisvoiced by Regi Davis.
• The Fisherman appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.

Flash

Main article:Flash (DC Comics character)

Flamebird

Main article:Flamebird

Flamingo

Main article:Flamingo (comics)

Arnold Flass

Arnold John Flassis a corrupt police detective in Gotham who appeared inBatman#404 (February 1987).

Then-Lieutenant Jim Gordon's partner upon his arrival in Gotham, Detective Arnold is in the pockets of drug dealer Jefferson Skeevers, crime BossCarmine Falconeand corrupt CommissionerGillian B. Loeb.He is apparently murdered by the Hangman killer,but had previously appeared in a story set years after the Hangman killings.

Arnold Flass in other media

• Arnold Flass appears inBatman Begins,portrayed byMark Boone Junior.This version indirectly works with Dr.Jonathan Craneand theLeague of Shadows.WhenRa's al Ghulunleashes fear gas on Gotham, Flass is infected before being restrained by Jim Gordon, leading to his arrest.
• Arnold Flass appears in theBatman Beginstie-in game, with Boone reprising the role.
• Arnold Flass appears inBatman: Year One,voiced byFred Tatasciore.
• Arnold Flass appears inGotham,portrayed byDash Mihok.This version is anarcoticsdetective who works withJim GordonandHarvey Bullock.
• Arnold Flass appears inBatman: Caped Crusader,voiced byGary Anthony Williams.

Folded Man

Folded Manis the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Edwin Gauss

The Folded Man was onceEdwin Gauss,a physics student atM.I.T.looking to resolveAlbert Einstein'sUnified field theory.In doing so, he created an exoskeleton that allows him to travel across dimensions.

An irate Bridges, who considers the exoskeleton Gauss developed (using Bridges' software) to be his own property, pursues Gauss to claim the technology for himself. Gauss reinvents himself as a costumed criminal named "the Folded Man". His new criminal career brings him into conflict withWally West,the thirdFlash,although he has so far escaped capture.

InInfinite Crisis,Folded Man joinsAlexander Luthor Jr.'sSecret Society of Super Villains.

Xolani

In 1883, a South African thief named Xolani becomes a conduit of the Speed Force, gaining the ability to distort his body and teleport by manipulating space-time. His abilities later transport him to the present day, where he battles theFlash.

Folded Man in other media

• The Edwin Gauss incarnation of Folded Man appears as a character summon inScribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.
• The Edwin Gauss incarnation of Folded Man appears inThe Flashepisode "Lose Yourself", portrayed byArturo Del Puerto.This version is a hippie who gained his abilities after theThinkertricked theFlashinto exposing him to dark matter so the former can kill Gauss for his powers.

Forces of Nature

TheForces of Natureare cosmic beings withinDC Comics.

Speed Force

TheSpeed Force,first appeared inThe Flash(vol. 2) #91 (June 1994) and was created byMark Waid,is anextradimensionalenergy source based around velocity and movement and the power source for all speedsters.

Negative Speed Force

TheNegative Speed Forcewas created byEobard Thawneto manipulate time as the Reverse-Flash albeit with disastrous results and has been utilized byFast Track.

Forever Force

TheForever Forcehas the power to manipulate time, whichHunter Zolomonused to control the flow of time while appearing as the speedster Zoom.

Speed Force in other media

The Forces of Nature appear inThe Flash(2014).

• The Speed Force appears as a supporting figure, utilizing the likenesses of various individuals, such asNora Allen(Michelle Harrison),Joe West(Jesse L. Martin) andEddie Thawne(Rick Cosnett).
• The Negative Speed Force appears as a cosmic opposite which acts on negative emotions and can possess individuals, such asNora West-Allen / XS,Fast Track,ChillblaineandCobalt Blue.
• TheNegative Still Forceappears in theeighth seasonwhile possessingDeon Owens,PsychandFuerza.

Anna Fortune

Main article:Anna Fortune

Derek Fox

First appearance	The Flash(vol. 2) #197 (June2003)
Created by	Geoff JohnsandScott Kolins

Derek Foxis a character appearing inDC Comics.He first appeared inThe Flash(vol. 2) #197 (June 2003) and was created byGeoff JohnsandScott Kolins.He is the mentor ofHunter Zolomon / Zoomand father ofAshley Zolomon.They worked together at theF.B.I.,specializing in apprehending low-level costumed criminals until Hunter inadvertently caused Fox's death by mistakenly believing that thecriminalthey were after was incapable of using a gun, causing Hunter's trauma as Zoom.

Derek Fox in other media

A character loosely inspired by Derek Fox namedJames Zolomonappears inThe Flashepisode "Versus Zoom", portrayed by Shaine West. This version isHunter Zolomon's abusive father and a war veteran fromEarth-2who murdered his wife, which led to their son turning into Zoom.

Flex Mentallo

Main article:Flex Mentallo

Floronic Man

Main article:Floronic Man

Major Force

Main article:Major Force

Mr. Freeze

Main article:Mr. Freeze

Forerunner

Main article:Forerunner (DC Comics)

Bride of Frankenstein

TheBride of Frankensteinis a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared inSeven Soldiers: Frankenstein#3 (April 2006) and was created by writerGrant Morrisonand artistDoug Mahnke.She is adapted from the film characterof the same name.

Bride of Frankenstein in other media

The Bride will appear inCreature Commandos,voiced byIndira Varma.This version has two arms, is an inmate ofBelle Reve,and a member of thetitular team.

Frankenstein

Main article:Frankenstein (DC Comics)

Young Frankenstein

Young Frankensteinis a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Little is known about the origin of Young Frankenstein. At one point, Young Frankenstein was a member of theTeen Titansin-between the events ofInfinite CrisisandOne Year Later.A picture of himclearly shows him as a younger version of the famousFrankenstein,another DC Comics character based on thefamous monsterand a member of theSeven Soldiers of Victory.What the connection is between the two has yet to be explained.

He finally made an appearance during theWorld War IIIevent where he and the other Teen Titans tried to help stop a rampagingBlack Adam.The group confronts the murderer at the GreekParthenon.Zatarais badly injured. Young Frankenstein grabs Black Adam, who then rips off his arms. At that point the Titans leave their wounded to the care of rapidly approaching Greek authorities.Martian Manhunter,disguised as a medical worker, goes into Young Frankenstein's mind and learns that he is still alive and in great pain. Martian Manhunter soothes his mind, staying with him until his death.

In theDC Infinite Halloween Special,Victor Zsaszrevealed the final fate of Young Frankenstein in a tale called "...In Stitches". As his remains were being carried away in a helicopter, it was struck by lightning. His body was blown to bits, and the individual pieces began moving on their own, killing anyone in their path for new flesh. Young Frankenstein was finally able to pull himself back together inAlbaniaand began walking on the bottom of theIonian Seawith a need for revenge.

According to promotional materials for the newTerror Titansseries, Young Frankenstein, whose final story is now revealed to be true and not a fabricated Halloween tale, is stated to be one of the imprisoned heroes forced to fight on the behest of theApokoliptangods on Earth in theDark Side Club.After being rescued from the club byMiss Martian,Young Frankenstein was offered a spot on the new Teen Titans roster, but declined.

Young Frankenstein also appears in a pin-up drawn for the final issue ofTeen Titans.

Fuerza

Fuerza(Alexa Antigone) is afictional characterappearing inAmerican comic bookspublished byDC Comics.The character was created by Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval, and first appeared inThe Flashvol. 5 #59 (January 2019). She is an anarchist who is a conduit of the Strength Force, from which she derives superhuman physical abilities and gravity manipulation. Fuerza encountersBarry AllenandIris Westwhile trying to free Corto Maltese from a corrupt government, but nearly kills its leader before her mother convinces her to stop.

Fuerza in other media

Fuerza, renamedAlexa Rivera,appears inThe Flash,portrayed by Sara Garcia.This version is a medical volunteer who possesses the additional ability of energy absorption. Introduced in theseventh season,she experiences difficulty controlling her abilities until she receives help fromCaitlin SnowandKiller Frost.Afterwards, Rivera helpsBarry Allen,Bashir Malik and Deon Owens subdue theSpeed Forceand restore balance to their world. In theeighth season,Rivera falls ill with a time sickness, causing theNegative Still Forceto steal her likeness until she recovers.

Fury

Main article:Fury (DC Comics)