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| Alignment = Bad
 
| Alignment = Bad
 
| Affiliation = [[Fell Andar (Earth-One)|Fell Andar's]] Thanagarian Shadow squad
 
| Affiliation = [[Fell Andar (Earth-One)|Fell Andar's]] Thanagarian Shadow squad
| Relatives =
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| Relatives = [[Darkwing|Devon Ved]] (husband)
| Universe = Earth-One
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| Universe = Earth-One; Earth-85
| BaseOfOperations = [[Midway City Museum]]; formerly [[Thanagar]]; formerly [[Midway City#Grinder's Bluff|Grinder's Bluff]], [[Midway City]]
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Michigan]]; [[Midway City]]; [[Midway City Museum]]; formerly [[Thanagar]]; formerly Grinder's Bluff
   
 
| Gender = Female
 
| Gender = Female
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| UnusualFeatures =
 
| UnusualFeatures =
   
| Citizenship = Thanagarian
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| AlienRace = Thanagarian
 
| MaritalStatus = Single
 
| MaritalStatus = Single
 
| Occupation = Special agent
 
| Occupation = Special agent
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| PlaceOfBirth = [[Thanagar]]
 
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Thanagar]]
 
| Creators = Tony Isabella; Richard Howell; Alfredo Alcala
 
| Creators = Tony Isabella; Richard Howell; Alfredo Alcala
| First = [[Hawkman Vol 2 1|Shadow War of Hawkman #1]]
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| First = Shadow War of Hawkman #1
   
 
| HistoryText = Corla Tavo was a member of a group of militant Thanagarians bent on conquering the planet Earth by waging a silent "Shadow War". She was part of [[Fell Andar]]'s squad and operated in the seclusion of a cave known as Grinder's Bluff on the outskirts of Midway City. Corla and the others attempted to steal the highly coveted [[Nth Metal|anti-gravity belts]] worn by the former Thanagarian police officers [[Hawkman]] and [[Hawkwoman]]. Their efforts led to the gruesome deaths of small-time hood Henry "Mousy" Mason and a local naturalist named [[Mavis Trent]]. Hawkman and Hawkwoman fought against Fell Andar's forces and it was believed that nearly all of them died aboard Hawkman's star cruiser when it exploded in the skies over Detroit. Corla managed to escape however and assumed the human identity of Corla Shilak. She began working as an artist at the Midway Museum and neither Katar nor Shayera had any idea that their newest patron was actually one of the Thanagarian invaders.
 
| HistoryText = Corla Tavo was a member of a group of militant Thanagarians bent on conquering the planet Earth by waging a silent "Shadow War". She was part of [[Fell Andar]]'s squad and operated in the seclusion of a cave known as Grinder's Bluff on the outskirts of Midway City. Corla and the others attempted to steal the highly coveted [[Nth Metal|anti-gravity belts]] worn by the former Thanagarian police officers [[Hawkman]] and [[Hawkwoman]]. Their efforts led to the gruesome deaths of small-time hood Henry "Mousy" Mason and a local naturalist named [[Mavis Trent]]. Hawkman and Hawkwoman fought against Fell Andar's forces and it was believed that nearly all of them died aboard Hawkman's star cruiser when it exploded in the skies over Detroit. Corla managed to escape however and assumed the human identity of Corla Shilak. She began working as an artist at the Midway Museum and neither Katar nor Shayera had any idea that their newest patron was actually one of the Thanagarian invaders.
   
 
| Powers =
 
| Powers =
* '''[[Alien Physiology]]''': As a Thanagarian, Corla Tavo possesses several gifts that are common to members of her race, but set her apart from normal humans. A Thanagarian's life span is significantly greater than that of a normal human being. At one-hundred years of age, a Thanagarian physically resembles a thirty-year-old Earth human. <ref>''[[Shadow War of Hawkman 2|Shadow War of Hawkman #2 (Letters Column)]]''</ref> Corla Tavo is also physically heartier than the average Earth human. She is stronger, with greater stamina and a greater resistance to pain. Corla Tavo also possess enhanced senses.
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* {{Alien Physiology|Thanagarian}}: As a Thanagarian, Corla Tavo possesses several gifts that are common to members of her race, but set her apart from normal humans. A Thanagarian's life span is significantly greater than that of a normal human being. At one-hundred years of age, a Thanagarian physically resembles a thirty-year-old Earth human. <ref>''[[Shadow War of Hawkman Vol 1 2|Shadow War of Hawkman #2 (Letters Column)]]''</ref> Corla Tavo is also physically heartier than the average Earth human. She is stronger, with greater stamina and a greater resistance to pain. Corla Tavo also possess enhanced senses.
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** {{Enhanced Vision}}: Corla's eyesight is more acute than a normal human and her range of vision is similar to that of a bird.
 
:*'''[[Enhanced Vision]]''': Corla's eyesight is more acute than a normal human and her range of vision is similar to that of a bird.
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** {{Enhanced Hearing}}: Corla's auditory senses are also particularly acute and she can perceive sounds with greater clarity than the average human.
 
:*'''[[Enhanced Hearing]]''': Corla's auditory senses are also particularly acute and she can perceive sounds with greater clarity than the average human.
 
 
 
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| Strength =
| Strength = '''[[Strength Scale#Normal: able to lift one's own body weight|Average]]''': Corla possesses the strength level of a Thanagarian woman her age, size and weight who engages in moderate regular exercise.
 
   
 
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| Notes =
 
| Notes =
* This version of Corla Tavo, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the reboot of [[Hawkman]] continuity as chronicled in the ''[[Comics:Hawkworld Vol 1|Hawkworld]]'' limited series and the ''[[Comics:Hawkworld Vol 2|Hawkworld]]'' ongoing title.
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* This version of Corla Tavo, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the reboot of [[Hawkman]] continuity as chronicled in the ''[[Hawkworld Vol 1|Hawkworld]]'' limited series and the ''[[Hawkworld Vol 2|Hawkworld]]'' ongoing title.
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* It was revealed that she was married to [[Darkwing|Devon Ved]].<ref>''[[Hawkman Vol 2 6|Hawkman #6]]''</ref>
   
 
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Revision as of 02:56, 6 January 2019


Corla Tavo was a member of a group of militant Thanagarians bent on conquering the planet Earth by waging a silent "Shadow War". She was part of Fell Andar's squad and operated in the seclusion of a cave known as Grinder's Bluff on the outskirts of Midway City. Corla and the others attempted to steal the highly coveted anti-gravity belts worn by the former Thanagarian police officers Hawkman and Hawkwoman. Their efforts led to the gruesome deaths of small-time hood Henry "Mousy" Mason and a local naturalist named Mavis Trent. Hawkman and Hawkwoman fought against Fell Andar's forces and it was believed that nearly all of them died aboard Hawkman's star cruiser when it exploded in the skies over Detroit. Corla managed to escape however and assumed the human identity of Corla Shilak. She began working as an artist at the Midway Museum and neither Katar nor Shayera had any idea that their newest patron was actually one of the Thanagarian invaders.

Powers

  • Thanagarian Physiology: As a Thanagarian, Corla Tavo possesses several gifts that are common to members of her race, but set her apart from normal humans. A Thanagarian's life span is significantly greater than that of a normal human being. At one-hundred years of age, a Thanagarian physically resembles a thirty-year-old Earth human. [1] Corla Tavo is also physically heartier than the average Earth human. She is stronger, with greater stamina and a greater resistance to pain. Corla Tavo also possess enhanced senses.
    • Enhanced Vision: Corla's eyesight is more acute than a normal human and her range of vision is similar to that of a bird.
    • Enhanced Hearing: Corla's auditory senses are also particularly acute and she can perceive sounds with greater clarity than the average human.

Equipment

Dimensiometer: All members of Fell Andar's group were equipped with Dimensiometers similar to the one used by Carl Sands the Shadow Thief. The Dimensiometer enabled Fell Andar to transform from a three-dimensional being into a two-dimensional shadow. Through this, he was able to move about unobserved.

Transportation

Thanagarian Star Cruiser

Weapons

Palm Blaster: All members of Fell Andar's group were equipped with disintegrator blasters which were sewn into the palms of their gloves. The Blaster fired three beams of energy which merged into a single blast which could destroy an opponent with one shot.

  • This version of Corla Tavo, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the reboot of Hawkman continuity as chronicled in the Hawkworld limited series and the Hawkworld ongoing title.
  • It was revealed that she was married to Devon Ved.[2]

Related

Footnotes

  1. Shadow War of Hawkman #2 (Letters Column)
  2. Hawkman #6