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List of DC Comics characters: R
Ra's al GhulNyssa RaatkoRag DollRag Doll is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first, Peter Merkel, is a villain of the original Flash, while the second is an enemy of Starman and the third is Merkel's son and a member of the Secret Six. The Peter Merkel incarnation of Rag Doll was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Lou Ferstadt, and first appeared in Flash Comics #36 (December 1942). Fictional character biographyPeter MerkelPeter Merkel, a native of the Midwestern United States, is born with hyper-mobile joints, and becomes a contortionist and carnival performer. After the carnival closes, Merkel becomes a criminal and enemy of the Flash.[1] Throughout his appearances, he joins the Secret Society of Super Villains and loses his soul to Neron before being killed in action.[2][3] In September 2011, The New 52 reboots DC's continuity. Merkel is resurrected and appears as an inmate of Arkham Asylum.[4][5] Colby ZagColby Zag is a mentally unstable imposter who replaces Merkel when he is presumed dead and becomes an enemy of Starman.[6] Peter Merkel Jr.Powers and abilitiesRag Doll possesses mobile joints that enable him to contort his body and give him a degree of enhanced durability. He is a skilled thief and augments his stealth with his ability to hide in unexpected places. Rag Doll in other media
Jenna RaleighRichard RaleighRama KushnaRama Kushna is a goddess of karma and guardian of Nanda Parbat who empowered Boston Brand to become Deadman and seek vengeance for his murder. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Carmine Infantino, she first appeared in Strange Adventures #205 (October 1967). Rama Kushna in other media
Hector RamirezKaren RamisArmando Ramon
Armando Ramon (also known as Reverb,[12] Rupture,[13] and Hardline) is the older brother of Cisco Ramon / Vibe and Dante Ramon. Created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton, the character first appeared in Justice League of America #233 (December 1984). He was the leader of a street gang in Detroit, but gave it up after being inspired by his brother's actions as the superhero Vibe of the Justice League of America. Like Vibe, Ramon has the metahuman power to manipulate sound waves. Ramon joined the corporate-sponsored Conglomerate superhero team. Armando Ramon in other media
Cisco RamonDante Ramon
Dante Ramon is a brother of Cisco Ramon / Vibe and Armando Ramon. Created by Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns, and Pete Woods, he first appeared in Justice League of America's Vibe #1 (April 2013). Dante Ramon in other mediaCharacters based on Dante Ramon, amalgamated with Armando Ramon, appear in The Flash, portrayed by Nicholas Gonzalez.
RampotatekClay RamsayRanx the Sentient City
Ranx the Sentient City is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is a sentient planetoid and member of the Sinestro Corps. Ranx the Sentient City in other media
RaptorRaptor is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Brotherhood of Quetzalcoatl member
The Raptor name was first used by an unnamed woman who is a member of the Brotherhood of Quetzalcoatl.[19] Jace Lorens
Jace Lorens is a pharmaceutical technician who operated as Raptor.[20] Cunningham
A man named Cunningham is the second person to become Raptor after the death of Jace Lorens.[21] Richard
In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "DC Rebirth", restoring continuity to a form much as it was before "The New 52". Richard is a freelance assassin and ally of the Court of Owls.[22] RatcatcherRavagerRavanRavenJohn RavenhairJohn RaymondRonnie RaymondKyle RaynerRazerRazer is an original character created for Green Lantern: The Animated Series, voiced by Jason Spisak.[23] He was a Volkregian alien who joined the Red Lantern Corps after Atrocitus conquered his homeworld and killed his wife Ilana. After learning of this, Razer defects from the Red Lanterns and joins Hal Jordan and Kilowog in stopping them. Throughout the series, Razer falls in love with Aya, an artificial intelligence created by Scar as an empathetic alternative to the Manhunters. In the episode "Cold Fury", Razer rejects Aya, causing her to steal the Anti-Monitor's body and take control of the Manhunters. After injuring Razer, Aya comes to her senses and sacrifices herself to stop the Manhunters, who each possess a part of her programming. Unable to accept Aya's death, Razer leaves Earth to find her, with a Blue Lantern ring following him. Razer later appears in the main comics continuity in Green Lantern (vol. 7), written by The Animated Series writer Jeremy Adams.[24] Razer in other media
Philip ReardonRebisRed AliceRed ArrowRoy HarperEmiko QueenRed BeeRed DevilRed Devil is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Edward BloombergEdward Bloomberg (currently known as Red Devil) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Alan Kupperberg, Dan Mishkin, and Gary Cohn, the character first appeared in The Fury of Firestorm #24 (June 1984).[28] The character was originally codenamed Kid Devil and was the sidekick to fellow superhero Blue Devil, and wielded similar powers by way of a suit. Eventually, the character would later adopt his current code and act as a member of the Teen Titans shortly after acquiring demon-like metahuman abilities. Eddie is originally a gofer in his aunt Marla's film company. During this time, he meets Blue Devil on a film set and becomes his self-proclaimed sidekick using a self-made battlesuit.[29] Following Infinite Crisis, Eddie attempts to join the Teen Titans with little success. He is transformed into a demonic metahuman after he and Zachary Zatara meet with Neron.[30][31][32] In Teen Titans (vol. 3) #51, an alternate timeline variant of Eddie appears as Red Devil and a member of Titans Tomorrow. He is later erased from existence when Robin and Wonder Girl alter the timeline. Brother Blood later absorbs Red Devil's powers, prompting him to begin using a mechanical suit.[33] In 2011, The New 52 reboots the DC universe. Eddie Bloomberg is reimagined as Blue Devil's godson.[34] During the Heroes in Crisis event, he is killed by Savitar before eventually being resurrected.[35] Originally, Eddie wore a devil suit which gave him enhanced strength and durability and a weapons system that included a bright light burst effect, exploding bubbles, night vision, and small gills. He also had a rocket trident which could propel him through the air and generate fire and electricity. After the events of Infinite Crisis and 52, Neron transforms Eddie into a demonic metahuman with enhanced physical abilities, pyrokinesis, retractable patagia, and a prehensile tail. Other versions
Red Devil in other mediaEddie Bloomberg as Kid Devil appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[18] Red HoodThe Red Hood is an alias used by multiple characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics .[37] The character was created by writer Bill Finger, and artists Lew Sayre Schwartz and Win Mortimer. JokerThe Joker's earliest origin story as the original Red Hood first appeared in Detective Comics #168 (February 1951) in the story "The Man Behind the Red Hood!" as an unnamed criminal wearing a red dome-shaped hood who is disfigured by chemicals and becomes insane.[38] Jason ToddJason Todd utilized the Red Hood identity in Batman (vol. 1) #635 (February 2005) as a violent vigilante in the main DC continuity. Philip KanePhilip Kane first appeared in Batman (vol. 2) #21 (August 2013) as part of The New 52 (a 2011 reboot of the DC universe). The uncle of Bruce Wayne, he's one of Gotham City's citizens blackmailed into the Red Hood Gang's ranks, providing Wayne Industries' weapons.[39][40][41] During the Red Hood Gang's takeover of the Axis Chemical Plant where Batman lures the police, a battle that ensues in which Kane is mortally wounded by the gang's leader who accuses him of betrayal.[42] Red Hood in other media
Red JackRed Jack is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Grant Morrison and Richard Case, and first appeared in Doom Patrol vol. 2 #23 (June 1989). He's a malevolent entity who sports a filigree crown, a masquerade-style mask, and a mid 17th century nobleman costume while having claimed to be Jack the Ripper as well as creator of the universe. His powers derived from the collective suffering of millions of butterflies, which he kept pinned to the wall of his home. He kidnapped Rhea Jones (Lodestone) to make as his bride. Red Jack seemed unstoppable against the Doom Patrol until Crazy Jane releases his butterfly collection which rendered him powerless, allowing his captive to stab him with his own knife.[43] Alternative versionsA similar character, Jacob Packer, was created by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola for the Gotham by Gaslight storyline. He had been trained in both medicine and law by Thomas Wayne while Martha Wayne rejected him, resulting in hiring an assassin to kill the two. Afterwards, Packer personally killed women to "silence" his own insanity as Jack the Ripper, framed Bruce Wayne for his killings, and acted as a defense attorney. Bruce was imprisoned in Arkham Asylum before figuring out the killer's identity and escaped with Alfred Pennyworth's help. Batman confronted Jack the Ripper ultimately at his first two victims' graves before he's killed by Inspector James Gordon.[44] Red Jack in other media
Red LanternRed Lantern is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Vladimir SokovVladimir Sokov is a Russian soldier who wields an artificial red lantern and ring that harnesses the Crimson Flame. While under cover as an American navy officer named Johnny Ladd, he had a romantic relationship with Alan Scott, the future Green Lantern, before seemingly being lost to a supernatural phenomenon known as the Crimson Flame; Alan takes the double-barrel name Alan Ladd Scott in his memory of his first love. Later, it is revealed he was on board Alan's naval ship as a Russian spy, with the intention of harnessing the power of the Crimson Flame for the Soviet Union as the supervillain Red Lantern.Though he had fought his former lover Green Lantern on occasion, they have a mutual enemy in the Nazis, who threaten both their countries. After scientists kidnap his daughter Ruby and attempt to experiment on her, Vladimir attacks their base and is presumed dead.[47] At the end of Flashpoint Beyond, Red Lantern is among the 13 missing Golden Age superheroes who the Time Masters captured to save them from Doctor Manhattan's alterations to the timeline. When the pods holding them stop working, they are transported to their own time, with history rewriting around them.[48] In another flashback, he is later revealed to have survived and learns to use the Flame without his ring.[49] Ruby SokovRuby Sokov is Red Lantern's daughter and a member of the Justice Society of America who inherited his powers and gained red skin as a side effect.[47][50] While looking for her father, Ruby encounters Alan Scott and was brought to the United States of America to meet Huntress.[51] Ruby later joined the Justice Society of America and assisted them in fighting an army of zombies summoned by Gentleman Ghost.[52] In the "DC All In" initiative, Ruby joins Scandal Savage's Injustice Society.[53] Red RobinRed StarRed ToolWayne Wilkins, a.k.a. Red Tool, first appeared in Harley Quinn (vol. 2) #3 (April 2014). A parody of Wade Wilson / Deadpool, he is a vigilante who is obsessed with Harley Quinn, to the point of stalking and kidnapping her. However, they have since become friends and allies. Powers and abilities of Red ToolRed Tool does not feel pain after a surgery that removed a brain tumor and parts of his amygdala. He uses tools and hardware appliances for weapons and has a bionic arm. Red TornadoNatalie ReedSamuel RegisterReign
Reign is a Worldkiller, a genetically engineered Kryptonian supersoldier created by Zor-El, and an enemy of Supergirl. She possesses superhuman physical abilities and is an adept swordswoman and hand-to-hand combatant.[54] Reign and four other Worldkillers survived Krypton's destruction, but her origin remained a mystery even to her. All she knew about herself is her name and her being a Worldkiller, and Krypton and Earth hold the answers to her origin. She battles Supergirl in an attempt to learn her past before being defeated and forced to retreat. Reign in other media
Danette ReillyLorraine ReillyRod ReillyRemoni-NotraAnna ResikReverse-FlashAlberto ReyesAlberto "Ernesto" Reyes is the father of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). He is a mechanic living in El Paso, Texas who owns his own garage, a former soldier in the U.S. Army, and the husband of Bianca Reyes and the father of Milagro Reyes. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, the character first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[57] Alberto Reyes in other media
Bianca ReyesBianca Reyes is the mother of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). She is a paramedic living in El Paso, Texas, the wife of Alberto Reyes and the mother of Milagro Reyes. Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, she first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[57] Bianca Reyes in other media
Eduardo ReyesJaime ReyesMilagro ReyesMilagro Reyes is the younger sister of Jaime Reyes (the third Blue Beetle). Created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, she first appeared in Blue Beetle (vol. 7) #1 (May 2006).[57] Milagro Reyes in other media
Priscilla RichRiddlerPeyton RileyRip RoarRip Roar is a character in DC Comics. He first appeared in Young Justice #2, and was created by Peter David and Todd Nauck. Rip Roar is a four-armed New God of Apokolips who steals a New Genesis Super-Cycle and modifies it to follow his commands before being trapped on Earth. In the present, the members of Young Justice accidentally reactivate the Cycle, which frees Rip Roar. The Cycle later chooses to leave Rip Roar, leading him to bury himself in lava.[62] Rip Roar in other media
RiskRivalRosibel RiveraMartha RobertsRobinHolly RobinsonRockRock is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Micah Flint is an astronaut who is transformed into a golem-like creature after being subjected to genetic engineering. In subsequent appearances, he attempts to take revenge on Lex Luthor and joins the Superman Revenge Squad and Injustice League Unlimited.[64] Matvei RodorAmy RohrbachAmy Rohrbach is a police officer in Bludhaven, who worked alongside rookie officer Dick Grayson. Amy Rohrbach in other media
Andrea RojasXiomara RojasJim RookMick RoryRose PsychicRose Psychic is a DC Comics heroine affiliated with the company's first superhero, Doctor Occult. She was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and first appeared in More Fun Comics #19 (March 1937). Betsy RossBetsy Ross is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. In "The New Golden Age", Elizabeth Rose is a school girl and the best friend of Molly Preacher. After seeing Miss America in action saving their school, they took on the costumed identities of Betsy Ross and Molly Pitcher to help her against a saboteur named Moth. The two act as her sidekicks until the end of World War II, when they are kidnapped by the Time Masters before being rescued by Stargirl.[47][48][65] Ramsey RossoRachel RothAlbert RothsteinRough HouseRough House is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. In the 1940s, Rough House is a member of Moxie Mannheim's Intergang branch before being arrested and dying in prison. In the present day, Moxie Mannheim has Dabney Donovan clone Moxie and other gangsters into new bodies, with Rough House gaining superhuman strength.[66] In 52, Rough House and Noose visit Black Adam in Kandaq on Intergang's behalf and give him Adrianna Tomaz as tribute. However, Black Adam kills him after he proposes expanding Intergang's smuggling operation between Africa and the Middle-East.[67] Rough House in other mediaRough House appears in My Adventures with Superman, voiced by Vincent Tong.[68] This version is an Asian member of Intergang whose real name is Albert and whose abilities are derived from Kryptonian gauntlets. Cullen RowCullen Row is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He debuted during "The New 52" reboot. Cullen Row is the gay brother of Harper Row. When his bullies attacked him and Harper managed to tase one of them, Cullen was saved by Batman.[69] Cullen Row in other media
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