Warp (comics)
DC Comics character
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Warp (Emil LaSalle) is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Primarily an enemy of the Teen Titans, Warp has been a member of the Brotherhood of Evil, Secret Society of Super Villains, and Suicide Squad at varying points in his history.
Marv Wolfman (script)
| Warp | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | The New Teen Titans #14 (December 1981) |
| Created by | George Pérez (plot, pencils) Marv Wolfman (script) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Emil LaSalle |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Secret Society of Super Villains Brotherhood of Evil Society of Sin Suicide Squad |
| Abilities | Flight Portal creation |
Warp has made limited appearances in media outside comics. Xander Berkeley voices the character in Teen Titans (2003), where he is depicted as a time traveler originating from the 22nd century and a member of the Brotherhood of Evil. Elias Toufexis portrays Warp in Smallville, where he is depicted as a member of the Suicide Squad.
Publication history
Warp first appeared in The New Teen Titans #14 (December 1981) and was created by George Pérez and Marv Wolfman.[1]
Fictional character biography
Emil LaSalle is a French supervillain who previously fought Phantasmo and Fleur-de-Lis prior to being approached by the Brain, Monsieur Mallah, and Phobia to join the Brotherhood of Evil.[2] At first, Warp refuses. After being attacked by Captain Toulon and trapped on Earth-11, Warp changes his mind and joins the Brotherhood.[3]
In "Infinite Crisis", Warp appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains.[4] He is seen working with Doctor Psycho to free Doomsday from captivity near the center of the Earth.[5] During One Year Later, Warp returns to the Brotherhood of Evil.[6]
In "Salvation Run", Warp is among the villains who are exiled to another planet.[7] Lex Luthor uses him, among other villains, as a component in a teleportation device. Warp is killed when the device self-destructs, taking out the approaching Parademons.[8]
In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. Warp appears as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil. He, Phobia, and Plasmus appear as enemies of Blue Beetle, seeking to take his scarab.[9]
During the "Forever Evil" storyline, Warp is among the villains recruited by the Crime Syndicate to join the Secret Society of Super Villains.[10]
In "Year of the Villain", Joker captures Warp, tortures him, and uses Mad Hatter's technology to control him. Joker has Warp rescue a beaten Lex Luthor before having him commit suicide someplace where nobody can find him.[11]
Warp is later revived and joins the Suicide Squad.[12]
Powers and abilities
Warp can open warp portals between any two locations of his choosing. However, overuse of this ability exhausts him. He can also fly.
In other media
- Warp appears in Teen Titans, voiced by Xander Berkeley.[13] This version is a time-traveling supervillain from a century in the future and a member of the Brotherhood of Evil.
- Warp appears in Smallville, portrayed by Elias Toufexis. This version is a member of the Suicide Squad who lacks the ability to fly.
- Warp appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[14]