Spear of Destiny

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 * OfficialName           = The Spear of Destiny
 * Aliases                = The Spear of Longinus
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 * Universe               = New Earth
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 * PlaceOfCreation        = Golgotha (Jerusalem)
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 * Origin                 = Reported to be the spear which pierced Christ's side on the cross. The Spear holds supernatural powers which allows the possessor to control the minds of super powered beings.


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 * First                  = Weird War Tales #50


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World War II
The spear used to pierce the side of Christ, the spear had many different owners throughout the years. The most pivotal role the Spear had came in World War II as it fell into the hands of Adolph Hitler. The control of the Spear by the Third Reich prevented American heroes from intervening in the War. The Spear was used towards the end of the War by a cornered Captain Nazi who attacked the Spectre with it, nearly killing him and precipitating the end of the world.



Modern Era
After the War, the spear came into the hands of the Allies, and was placed in storage in the United States. It would emerge years later, during a time when the Spectre was considered out of control, having destroyed the entire nation of Vlatvia. President Bill Clinton ordered the Spear retrieved and asked Superman to confront the Spectre with it, as it was widely accepted that the Spear was perhaps the only weapon on Earth that could actually harm him. Superman took the Spear and headed for Japan, where the Spectre was grappling with a water elemental sent on a rampage by Maia. The Spear was also capable of injuring or slaying the elemental itself. Unfortunately, it was not realized until after Superman was in the air that the Spear contained the taint of Adolph Hitler--that all who wielded it would be corrupted to his evil. Superman beheld a vision where he used the Spear to take over the world, slaying all of his allies and close friends before being confronted at last by Batman. Superman was able to deny the vision and reject the Spear. The Spectre bound the Spear inside a rocky boulder and cast it into Earth orbit.

Later, during the Day of Judgment, the rogue angel Asmodel seized control of the vacant Spectre Force and literally froze over hell. Earth's heroes split into three groups: one group lead by Superman went into hell to reignite the fires; a second, led by Wonder Woman, attempted to retrieve Jim Corrigan from Heaven and rebond him to the Spectre; and a third, led by Captain Marvel, ventured into space to retrieve the Spear. Captain Marvel was able to withstand the taint long enough to deal a crippling blow to the Spectre, weakening him long enough for Hal Jordan (who was retreived from Purgatory instead of Corrigan) to become the new host for the Spectre. Once joined, this new Spectre cast the Spear back into space.

Recently the Spear fell into the hands of the Dragon King, however the Spear is now thought to be lost thanks to intervention by Wildcat and the Flash (Jay Garrick).

Final Crisis: Revelations
During the events of Final Crisis, Renee Montoya (The Question) continues her personal vendetta to hunt down the members of the Religion of Crime, who have sworn to kill her for denying her role as their leader (after accidentally killing their original leader). The members are looking for the mythical rock which Cain used to kill Abel. Renee tries to fight off the members, although they actually do find the rock. Shortly afterwards, Allen shows up as the Spectre and informs her that it is her time to be judged. They are also in possession of the Spear, using it and the rock in a ceremony on Vandal Savage.


 * CurrentOwner           = Vandal Savage
 * PreviousOwners         = Sentinels of Magic, Gaius Cassius, Adolph Hitler, Dragon King

Powers: Ability to control the minds of super powered individuals
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 * The Spear of Destiny in DC Comics by Aaron Michael Severson
 * The Spear of Destiny further information by Aaron Michael Severson