Damon Matthews is a federal prosecutor who serves as co-counsel to Kate Spencer.
History
Matthews is a well-adjusted gay man who is in a relationship with Todd Rice, better known as the superhero Obsidian. They met at a charity auction at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Youth Center where Todd worked as a counselor. Damon spilled a drink on his suit, and when he tried to wipe it up with a tissue, their hands touched and, as Todd put it, "the rest is history."[1]
Matthews was initially unaware of Rice's superhero status, or that he was the son of the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott; he discovered this when he encountered a projected hologram of the Green Lantern in Todd's home, whom Todd called "Dad."[2]
He remained optimistic about his boyfriend's career.[citation needed]
Damon is Ramsey's godfather, the son of his colleague and best friend Kate Spencer.[3]
He and Todd had been talking about adopting, but between their responsibilities there wasn't much time left to take care of it.[4] They tried to file the adoption papers with the Adoption Division of the Department of Children and Family Services, but despite all of Damon's qualifications, Todd's superheroic record and the support and recommendation of the Justice Society of America itself having at the forefront Todd's father (who previously had difficulty accepting his son's boyfriend, calling him his son's "good friend"[5]), they were unable to adopt. Although discouraged, they didn't give up and would keep trying, because having a family of their own was what Damon and Todd wanted more than anything.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
Trivia
- Before he met Obsidian, he had a crush on Hawkman.[6][7]
- He is friends with the lead singer of the Californian pop rock band The 88, Keith.[8]
Related
- 25 Appearances of Damon Matthews (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Damon Matthews (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Damon Matthews (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Damon Matthews (New Earth)
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