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Joshua Clay

Joshua Clay
Tempest as depicted in Doom Patrol Annual #1 (December 1988). Art by James Fry.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceShowcase #94 (August 1977)
Created byPaul Kupperberg
Joe Staton
In-story information
Alter egoJoshua Clay
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsDoom Patrol
Black Lantern Corps
Notable aliasesJonathan Carmichael, Tempest
Abilities
  • Kinetic energy blasts
  • Flight

Joshua Clay, also known as Tempest, is a fictional character, a member of the superhero team Doom Patrol in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton,[1] he first appeared in Showcase #94 (August 1977).[2]

Joshua Clay appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the Doom Patrol television series for DC Universe played by Alimi Ballard.

Fictional character biography

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Joshua Clay originates from Brownsville, a slum in Brooklyn, New York. His family's poor living situation leads him to join the Stompers gang and eventually join the Army to avoid prison.[2]

While serving in the Vietnam War, Joshua kills Ben Krullen, a sergeant who massacred a village. Subsequently, Joshua flees to the United States and becomes a fugitive before joining the Doom Patrol.[3] However, he eventually retires and becomes a physician.[4][5][6]

In Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55 (May 1992), the Chief kills Joshua after he discovers his plan to ravage the world with a genetic weapon and create an improved society.[7]

Joshua is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night and permanently resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.[8][9][10]

Powers and abilities

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Kinetic energy blast, art by James Fry.

Joshua Clay is a metahuman who can generate solar energy blasts. Furthermore, he can use his energy to propel himself through the air at 90 miles per hour.[11]

As a Black Lantern, Joshua can manipulate weather.

Trained as a combat medic by the U.S. Army, he later becomes a licensed physician.

Other versions

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An alternate universe variant of Joshua Clay appears in Teen Titans: Earth One as a member of S.T.A.R. Labs.[12]

In other media

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Joshua Clay appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Alimi Ballard. This version was a member of a 1950s incarnation of the Doom Patrol before they were defeated by Mr. Nobody. Following this, Clay became a caretaker to his incapacitated teammates.

References

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  1. ^ Browning, Michael (July 2013). "The Doom Patrol Interviews: Paul Kupperberg". Back Issue! (#65): 42–45.
  2. ^ a b Jimenez, Phil (2008), "Clay, Joshua", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The DC Comics Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, p. 84, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1, OCLC 213309017
  3. ^ Secret Origins Annual #1. DC Comics.
  4. ^ Showcase #94 (August/September 1977). DC Comics.
  5. ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #1 (October 1987). DC Comics.
  6. ^ Irvine, Alex (2008), "Doom Patrol", in Dougall, Alastair (ed.), The Vertigo Encyclopedia, New York: Dorling Kindersley, pp. 61–63, ISBN 978-0-7566-4122-1, OCLC 213309015
  7. ^ Review of Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55
  8. ^ Doom Patrol (vol. 5) #4. DC Comics.
  9. ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #24. DC Comics.
  10. ^ Justice League (vol. 2) #34. DC Comics.
  11. ^ Justice League Quarterly #17 (Winter 1994), "The Sleeper Awakens", written by Charlie Bracey, drawn by Carlos Franco
  12. ^ Teen Titans: Earth One (vol. 1) #1. DC Comics.
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