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Adrianna Tomaz was the second wife of Black Adam who died defending Khandaq.
History
Origins
New 52 Origin
Trying to protect her brother from the government as he attempted to ressurect Kahndaq's former protector Black Adam, Adrianna watched her brother get shot and die in her arms, forcing her to summon Black Adam herself and give up her attempts at peace, grabbing a gun and joining the resistance.
Following the cosmic upheavals of the Rebirth period, this character's history was revised.
Current Origin
At some point following Black Adam's freedom from his imprisonment, Adrianna Tomaz married Teth-Adam. She became Isis, and her brother, Amon became Osiris.[1] She was a formative influence, softening Adam's hard edge, but she died defending Khandaq before her lessons truly sunk in, and Adam remained wrathful and alone for many years.[2] Over the years, Adam tried to resurrect her and her brother many times. At one point, Mister Mind and Doctor Sivana used the promise of their potential resurrection as a boon to gain Adam's allegiance in their campaign to seize control of the Magiclands.[1]
Legacy
In the wake of the Metal Wars, Adam attempted to turn over a new leaf, harkening back to the lessons Adrianna had taught him. He began acting more as a protector than an avenger, which attracted the attention of Superman, who believed that the Justice League needed fresh perspectives.
On the anniversary of Adrianna's death, Adam visited her grave, reflecting on what she'd tried to impart on him. While doing so, he was attacked by Brutus, an invader from another world.[2] After the conflict with Brutus concluded, Adam joined the League.
Later, during the Dark Crisis, after the apparent death of the Justice League at the hands of Pariah, Adam would quietly lament to himself that he wished he had been killed, too, so that he could see Adrianna again.[3]
Notes
- Isis was created by Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott, and Dick Rosenbloom, first appearing in Isis (TV Series) Episode: The Lights of Mystery Mountain. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Isis first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Justice League of America (Volume 3) #7.4: Black Adam by Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates, and Edgar Salazar.
Related
- 5 Appearances of Adrianna Tomaz (Prime Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Adrianna Tomaz (Prime Earth)
- Quotations by or about Adrianna Tomaz (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Adrianna Tomaz (Prime Earth)
Footnotes