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'''Raven's Assassin (Kristen Adolphus)''' is a fictional superhero appearing in numerous comic books and series of other media published by [[QUACK! Comics]]. Created by [[Gretchen Baelows]] at QUACK! in the early 1960's, Raven's Assassin is one of the later created superheroes of the original six [[Knights of Life]] members. Based in the [[United States of Quentin]], in the city of [[Rodriguezville]], [[Chip Area|CA]], Raven's Assassin first appeared in [[Dark Depths of Justice]] #45. Raven's Assassin has the alternate identity of Kristen Adolphus, a pharmacy worker in the Chip Area. After becoming addicted to drugs after dealings with the [[Mukdukk]], Adolphus was struck by a bolt of black lightning, giving her the powers of invisibility, levitation, and limited powers of telepathy. After this she takes revenge on the Mukdukk using her newfound powers, however soon regrets killing the Mukdukk leaders, and vows to use her powers for good. Taking the name Raven's Assassin because of her love for ravens and her stealth...
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|caption=The logo for Raven's Assassin, as it appeared in her first appearance, [[Dark Raven Tower]]. Art by [[Gretchen Baelows]]. (1960)
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|area=[[QUACK! Comics]]<br>[[QUACK! Studios]]
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|high_point=[[Dark Raven Tower]]
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|long_river=[[Gretchen Baelows]]<br>[[Joseph Leeson]]
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|form=Cinema<br>Comics<br>Novels
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|population=Kristen Adolphus
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|growth=Human
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|median_age=[[Poleton]], [[Chip Area|CA]]<br>[[United States of Quentin]]
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|demonym=[[Interdepartmental Committee on Extraordinary Crime|ICEC]]<br>[[Knights of Life]]<br>[[Crook Casters]]
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|partners=[[Nuclear Flame]]<br>[[Becky Shetwater]]<br>[[Jason Munundez]]
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|abilities=Invisibility<br>Levitation<br>Daggers<br>Limited telepathy
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|enemies=[[Haythamator]]<br>[[Black-and-Yellow]]<br>[[Mirrored Smoke]]
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}}'''Raven's Assassin (Kristen Adolphus)''' is a fictional superhero appearing in numerous comic books and series of other media published by [[QUACK! Comics]]. Created by [[Gretchen Baelows]] at QUACK! in the early 1960's, Raven's Assassin is one of the later created superheroes of the original six [[Knights of Life]] members. Based in the [[United States of Quentin]], in the city of [[Rodriguezville]], [[Chip Area|CA]], Raven's Assassin first appeared in [[Dark Depths of Justice]] #45. Raven's Assassin has the alternate identity of Kristen Adolphus, a pharmacy worker in the Chip Area. After becoming addicted to drugs after dealings with the [[Mukdukk]], Adolphus was struck by a bolt of black lightning, giving her the powers of invisibility, levitation, and limited powers of telepathy. After this she takes revenge on the Mukdukk using her newfound powers, however soon regrets killing the Mukdukk leaders, and vows to use her powers for good. Taking the name Raven's Assassin because of her love for ravens and her stealth in combat, she soon combats crime and supervillains across the country, though especially in the Chip Area and the southern [[Desert Area]]. Raven's Assassin is often one of the more cooperative and less independent than other heroes in the [[Knights of Life]], and works often with [[Nuclear Flame]], [[Housefires]], and even [[Noir]].
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Besides other superhero allies, Adolphus works with many other associates to fight crime. These include [[Josh Wright|Josh]] and [[Clint Wright]], father and son who are the commissioners of the [[Interdepartmental Committee on Extraordinary Crime|ICEC]] at different times and help Raven's Assassin both in fighting and tracking down criminals. Additionally, Adolphus works with [[Jason Munundez]], also known as [[Nighthawk]], in fighting crime. Munundez is originally a pharmacy worker who Adolphus saves. After following Adolphus for a while, Munundez discovers that she is Raven's Assassin, and Munundez becomes her sidekick. After a few adventures together, Munundez trains in stealth and becomes Nighthawk, continuing to assist Adolphus. [[Becky Shetwater]], on the other hand, does not know of Adolphus's true identity, though she is her best friend and confidant.
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Though she has many allies, Adolphus also has a good number of enemies who she continuously attempts to defeat. Her arch-nemesis is a man named Haytham Kenway, also known as the [[Haythamator]]. Using his intellect, loyal group of zealots, and stealth, the Haythamator attempts to rule the world and defeat Raven's Assassin. Adolphus also fights [[Black-and-Yellow]], a black and yellow villain who wields a large steel hammer and has super strength. Finally, [[Mirrored Smoke]] is an evil version of Raven's Assassin from an alternate dimension, and she attempts to use her stealth and persuasion abilities to destroy or turn Raven's Assassin evil.

Revision as of 17:03, 3 January 2021

Raven's Assassin
[[image: |x156px|Flag of Raven's Assassin]]
The logo for Raven's Assassin, as it appeared in her first appearance, Dark Raven Tower. Art by Gretchen Baelows. (1960)
Publication
Publisher QUACK! Comics
QUACK! Studios
First Appearance Dark Raven Tower
Created By Gretchen Baelows
Joseph Leeson
Formats Cinema
Comics
Novels
Character Information
Alter-Ego Kristen Adolphus
Species Human
Place of Origin Poleton, CA
United States of Quentin
Team Affiliations ICEC
Knights of Life
Crook Casters
Associates Nuclear Flame
Becky Shetwater
Jason Munundez
Abilities Invisibility
Levitation
Daggers
Limited telepathy
Enemies Haythamator
Black-and-Yellow
Mirrored Smoke
Raven's Assassin (Kristen Adolphus) is a fictional superhero appearing in numerous comic books and series of other media published by QUACK! Comics. Created by Gretchen Baelows at QUACK! in the early 1960's, Raven's Assassin is one of the later created superheroes of the original six Knights of Life members. Based in the United States of Quentin, in the city of Rodriguezville, CA, Raven's Assassin first appeared in Dark Depths of Justice #45. Raven's Assassin has the alternate identity of Kristen Adolphus, a pharmacy worker in the Chip Area. After becoming addicted to drugs after dealings with the Mukdukk, Adolphus was struck by a bolt of black lightning, giving her the powers of invisibility, levitation, and limited powers of telepathy. After this she takes revenge on the Mukdukk using her newfound powers, however soon regrets killing the Mukdukk leaders, and vows to use her powers for good. Taking the name Raven's Assassin because of her love for ravens and her stealth in combat, she soon combats crime and supervillains across the country, though especially in the Chip Area and the southern Desert Area. Raven's Assassin is often one of the more cooperative and less independent than other heroes in the Knights of Life, and works often with Nuclear Flame, Housefires, and even Noir.

Besides other superhero allies, Adolphus works with many other associates to fight crime. These include Josh and Clint Wright, father and son who are the commissioners of the ICEC at different times and help Raven's Assassin both in fighting and tracking down criminals. Additionally, Adolphus works with Jason Munundez, also known as Nighthawk, in fighting crime. Munundez is originally a pharmacy worker who Adolphus saves. After following Adolphus for a while, Munundez discovers that she is Raven's Assassin, and Munundez becomes her sidekick. After a few adventures together, Munundez trains in stealth and becomes Nighthawk, continuing to assist Adolphus. Becky Shetwater, on the other hand, does not know of Adolphus's true identity, though she is her best friend and confidant.

Though she has many allies, Adolphus also has a good number of enemies who she continuously attempts to defeat. Her arch-nemesis is a man named Haytham Kenway, also known as the Haythamator. Using his intellect, loyal group of zealots, and stealth, the Haythamator attempts to rule the world and defeat Raven's Assassin. Adolphus also fights Black-and-Yellow, a black and yellow villain who wields a large steel hammer and has super strength. Finally, Mirrored Smoke is an evil version of Raven's Assassin from an alternate dimension, and she attempts to use her stealth and persuasion abilities to destroy or turn Raven's Assassin evil.