John Doe is is really Chris Ward. Son of Adam Ward, a scientist for Lexcorp. He reported Chris and his brother--Nicholas--as runaways six months ago. Chris was a good kid. Gymnast. Olympic material, until there was a question of drug use. In disgrace he took off with his brother--but we all know, appearances can be deceiving. 
Chris Ward was a runaway dressed up as Robin by the Batman-impostor Charles Nigaff.
History
Christopher Ward was a runaway who was found murdered dressed as Robin by detectives Renee Montoya and Crispus Allen.
The investigation into his murder uncovers a plot to get Batman's attention by dressing up as Batman and recruiting Robins and other orphans, drugging them with a Venom mixture and then having those Robins killed. It also uncovered the fact that Chris was a mass murderer, having killed all witnesses during a theft of Lexcorp property that had initially been pinned on Merlyn and many others besides.
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
Other Characteristics
- Drug Addiction: Venom addiction.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Venom: Chris was supplied venom by his corrupt psychologist Charles Nigaff.
Related
- 1 Appearances of Christopher Ward (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Christopher Ward (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Christopher Ward (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Christopher Ward (New Earth)
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