Changes: Bane (New Earth)

Revision as of 18:38, 5 February 2007

Real Name: Baal-Hadad
Nicknames: "Thundering Destroyer"
Former Aliases: Mr. Rider
Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status

Occupation: Demon, former god of storm and fertility
Legal Status: Unrevealed
Identity: The general populace of Earth is unaware of the existence of Baal except as a mythological deity.
Marital Status: Unknown
Group Affiliation: Gods of Mesopotamia (Canaan)
Base of Operations: Base of operations unknown

Origin

Baal is possibly one of the Oans, an extra-terrrestrial race of beings who masqueraded or were the Gods of Mesopotamia.

Place of Birth: possibly Nippur in Ancient Sumeria, now in modern Iraq
Known Relatives: None Known
First Appearance: Batman/Demon #1

History

Baal may or may not be the god worshipped by the Canaanites. This demon was brought to Earth by the warlock Aleister Creel using a series of ritualistic kilings that were investigated by the Batman. Etrigan the Demon helped Batman defeat and seemingly destroy him, but Ahriman contacted him in trying to seduce Superman into evil. One of their confederates, Izanami, the Japanese death-goddess, even turned Lois lane into a god to sway Superman, but the Man of Steel could not be tainted and he defeated them both, turning over Baal, Ahriman, Izanagi and their co-horts back to their perspective pantheons.

Characteristics

Height: Variable
Weight: Variable
Eyes: Red
Hair: Brown
Skin: Variable
Unusual Features: Baal sometimes appears in a demonic form and as a half-man, half-bull being.

Powers

Known Powers: No known powers.
Known Abilities: No known abilities.
Strength Level: Strength level unknown

Miscellaneous

Equipment: No known equipment.
Transportation: No known transportation.
Weapons: No known weapons.

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+[[Image:Baal.jpg|right|frame|Baal]]
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+[[Image:Smalldclogo.jpg|right|DC]]
+'''Real Name:''' Baal-Hadad <br>
-[[Category: Characters]]
+'''Nicknames:''' "Thundering Destroyer" <br>
-[[Category: Living Characters]]
+'''Former Aliases:''' Mr. Rider  <br>
-[[Category: Bad Characters]]
+'''Other Current Aliases:''' No other known current aliases <br>
+__TOC__
 ==Status==
+'''Occupation:''' Demon, former god of storm and fertility <br>
+'''Legal Status:''' Unrevealed <br>
+'''Identity:''' The general populace of Earth is unaware of the existence of Baal except as a mythological deity. <br>
+'''Marital Status:''' Unknown <br>
+'''Group Affiliation:''' Gods of Mesopotamia (Canaan)<br>
+'''Base of Operations:''' Base of operations unknown <br>
-'''Occupation:''' former King of Poseidonis <br>
-'''Legal Status:''' Citizen of Atlantis<br>
-'''Identity:''' [[Secret_Identity|Secret]] <br>
-'''Marital Status:''' Seperated <br>
+==Origin==
-'''Group Affiliation:''' Formerly [[Justice League of America]]<br>
+Baal is possibly one of the Oans, an extra-terrrestrial race of beings who masqueraded or were the Gods of Mesopotamia. <br>
-'''Base of Operations:''' [[Sub Diego]]<br>
+'''Place of Birth:''' possibly Nippur in Ancient Sumeria, now in modern Iraq <br>
-==Origin==
+'''Known Relatives:''' None Known
-*Born to serve the life sentence of his deceased father, Bane's childhood and early adult life was spent behind the walls of Pena Duro, the infamous prison/fortress of Santa Prisca. Bane was made the subject of experiments with "Venom", a gene altering drug capable of giving its user tremendous strength in exchange for his sanity. His enormous physical strength and capacity for rage amplified by the poison in his veins, Bane is a most formidable foe. He has since forgone an addiction to Venom, however it is said he is now more dangerous than ever.
+<br>
+'''First Appearance:''' Batman/Demon #1 <br>
 ==History==
+Baal may or may not be the god worshipped by the Canaanites. This demon was brought to Earth by the warlock Aleister Creel using a series of ritualistic kilings that were investigated by the Batman. Etrigan the Demon helped Batman defeat and seemingly destroy him, but Ahriman contacted him in trying to seduce Superman into evil. One of their confederates, Izanami, the Japanese death-goddess, even turned Lois lane into a god to sway Superman, but the Man of Steel could not be tainted and he defeated them both, turning over Baal, Ahriman, Izanagi and their co-horts back to their perspective pantheons. <br>
-*Escaping a lifetime of imprisonment from jail,
-Bane made it his mission to kill Batman by using a super-steroid called "Venom".
 ==Characteristics==
-'''Height:''' 6' 1" <br>
+'''Height:''' Variable <br>
+'''Weight:''' Variable <br>
+'''Eyes:''' Red <br>
+'''Hair:''' Brown <br>
+'''Skin:''' Variable <br>
+'''Unusual Features:''' Baal sometimes appears in a demonic form and as a half-man, half-bull being. <br>
+==Powers==
-'''Weight:''' 325 lbs (xxx kg) <br>
+'''Known Powers:''' No known powers. <br>
+'''Known Abilities:''' No known abilities. <br>
+'''Strength Level:''' Strength level unknown <br>
-'''Eyes:''' Aqua Blue <br>
-'''Hair:''' Blonde <br>
-'''Unusual Features:''' Left hand replaced with cybernetic/Waterbearer hand. <br>
-==Powers==
-'''Known Powers:''' Bane, when hopped up on "the Venom", wields amazing super-human strength.
-Bane's body and skin is very strong and durable due to adaptating to, and frequent use of, the serum.
+==Miscellaneous==
+'''Equipment:''' No known equipment. <br>
+'''Transportation:''' No known transportation. <br>
+'''Weapons:''' No known weapons. <br>
-'''Limitations''': Aquaman must return to water after a period of time or he will weaken.
-Overuse of the Waterbearer Hand for violent means will cause the Thirst to attack the Secret Sea.<br>
-'''Known Abilities:''' Aquaman is an excellent swimmer. He has been clocked at traveling over 130 knots for several hours. <br>
-'''Strength Level:''' Strength level unknown <br>
-==Miscellaneous==
+==Notes==
+* No special notes.
-'''Equipment:''' A series of rubber tubing that connects to the back of Bane's neck to allow the "Venom" serum to flow throughout his entire body. <br>
-'''Transportation:''' No known transportation. <br>
-'''Weapons:''' The only ''weapon'' that Bane needs is the "Venom" that gives him his great strength. <br>
-==Notes==
-* No special notes.
 ==Trivia==
+*
-* The meaning of bane as an English form of nemesis, the bringer of ruin, dates only from 1577.
-According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bane
 ==Recommended Readings==
 *
 ==Related Articles==
+* [[Ahriman]]
-*
+* [[Anunnaki]]
+* [[Izanami]]
+* [[Mesopotamian Gods]]
+* [[Mixcoatl]]
+* [[Morrigan (Goddess)]]
+==See Also==
+* [[Character Gallery {{PAGENAME}}|Character Gallery: {{PAGENAME}}]]
+* [[Fan Art Gallery {{PAGENAME}}|Fan-Art Gallery: {{PAGENAME}}]]
+* [[{{PAGENAME}}/Appearances|Appearances of {{PAGENAME}}]]
+* [[{{PAGENAME}}/Quotes|Quotations by {{PAGENAME}}]]
 ==External Links==
+* ''[http://www.angelfire.com/planet/mythguide/baal_hadad.html Baal at the Guide to the Mythological Universe]''
-*www.robkamphausen.com/ubbthreads/ showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/436041/
+* ''[http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=baal Baal at the Who's Who in the DC Universe website]''
 ==References==
+*
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-[[Category: Characters]]
+[[Category:Characters]]
-[[Category: Living Characters]]
+[[Category:Bad Characters]]
-[[Category: Good Characters]]
+[[Category:Gods]]
+[[Category:Gods of Mesopotamia]]