Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky (New Earth)



Real Name: Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: No known former aliases

Status
Occupation: Former shaman of the Black Bison Cult Legal Status: Indigenous American, legally deceased Identity: Public Marital Status: Widower Group Affiliation: The Black Bison Cult Base of Operations: Queens, New York

Origin
Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was a Native American shaman of an unspecified tribe. His father was an even more powerful mystic, and indoctrinated Bison into an inter-tribal clan known as the Black Bison Cult. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was a faithful member of the cult, and as such, inherited two mystical sigils of office – the sacred talisman and the shaman's coup-stick. By the close of the 19th century, the Black Bison Cult had dwindled in membership and broken apart. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky lived in the burroughs of Manhattan where he raised his children.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's great grandson was born Black-Cloud-In-Morning, but as an adult he took the more anglicized name – John Ravenhair. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky loathed the fact that his blood-descendent should shed his birth name. He became even more incensed when he discovered that John was dating a white woman named Vanessa Tremont. He tolerated John's modernized ways, but always attempted to indoctrinate him in the ancient traditions of his people.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown Place of Death: Central Park, New York Known Relatives: Red-Desert-And-Night-Wind (son, deceased), Thunder Arrow (grandson, deceased), Black-Cloud-In-Morning aka John Ravenhair (great-grandson) First Appearance: Firestorm (Volume 2) 01 Final Appearance: Firestorm (Volume 2) 01

History
Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky discovered a democratic New York senator named Walter Reilly had donated several Bison Cult artifacts to the Museum of Natural Sciences. The old man was outraged. He boldly blamed Reilly for stealing his people's heritage. He gave his son, John, the Bison Cult's ancient talisman and made him promise to wear it at all times. Shortly thereafter, Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky walked to Central Park where he began conducting a cult ritual. Two muggers named Zero and Beanbag came upon him just as he had concluded the spell. Hoping to rob him of any possible riches he might possess, the two thugs bashed him across the back of the skull, killing him.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's spirit lived on however. He channeled his essence into the sacred talisman and took possession of his great-grandson, John. Through Ravenhair, Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky became the super-villain known as Black Bison. He terrorized the patrons at the New York Museum of Natural History and stormed off upon an animated white steed towards the home of Walter Reilly. He kidnapped Walter's daughter, Lorraine, and took her to the Storybook Land area of Central Park. The super-hero known as Firestorm arrived and battled through a cadre of animated statues. It was not Firestorm's vigilance however that eventually stopped Black Bison – but Vanessa Tremont. She arrived in the park and spoke directly to the soul of John Ravenhair. Ravenhair's spirit gained strength and successfully pushed his great-grandfather's evil spirit back into the talisman. With Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's essence submerged, John regained control of his body.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's corporeal remains were buried at the Fresh Meadows Cemetery in Queens, New York.

Characteristics
Height: Unknown Weight: Unknown Eyes: Hazel Hair: White Unusual Features: No unusual features

Powers
Known Powers: Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was schooled in the traditions of the Black Bison Cult. As shaman, he had the ability to manipulate magical energy and to channel a portion of his essence into mystical artifacts. The full extent of Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's supernatural prowess is unknown. Known Abilities: Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was a scholar in the traditions of Native American lore, specifically the Black Bison Cult. He possessed all of the mystical knowledge and acumen of a shaman, which includes practice in the healing arts, dream interpretation and divination. Strength Level: Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky possessed the strength level of a man his age and size who engaged in no regular exorcise. Despite his advancing years, Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was of strong spirit and health before being struck down by an act of violence.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: Bison Cult talisman Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: No known weapons.

Recommended Readings

 * Firestorm (Volume 2) 01
 * Firestorm (Volume 2) 02
 * Firestorm (Volume 2) 03

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