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| Image = Danny Chase 0001.jpg |
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| RealName = [[Daniel Chase|Daniel W. "Danny" Chase]] |
| RealName = [[Daniel Chase|Daniel W. "Danny" Chase]] |
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| Aliases = [[Phantasm]]; [[Five of Spades]] |
| Aliases = [[Phantasm]]; [[Five of Spades]] |
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| Identity = Secret |
| Identity = Secret |
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| Alignment = Good |
| Alignment = Good |
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| Affiliation = [[New Teen Titans]]; [[New Titans]]; [[Arella]] |
| Affiliation = [[New Teen Titans]]; [[New Titans]]; [[Arella]] |
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| − | | Relatives = John Chase (father); Cherie Chase (mother); Franklin Chase (grandfather) |
+ | | Relatives = John Chase (father); Cherie Chase (mother); Franklin Chase (grandfather); Adrian (uncle)<ref>{{c|New Teen Titans Annual Vol 2 3}}</ref> |
| Universe = New Earth |
| Universe = New Earth |
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| BaseOfOperations = [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]] |
| BaseOfOperations = [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]] |
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| + | | HistoryText = Danny Chase was the grandson of Franklin Chase, an American intelligence agent assigned to the Manhattan Project during [[World War II]]. There, an accident resulted in Franklin being bombarded with radiation which, years later, caused Danny to be born with telekinetic powers. Danny's parents were international spies, working for the [[Central Bureau of Intelligence]], who trained their son in espionage. |
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| + | When his parents were captured by the mercenary [[Godiva II (New Earth)|Godiva]] for their knowledge of a European defense satellite, Danny demanded help from CBI agent [[Kingsley Faraday (New Earth)|King Faraday]]. When Faraday was refused permission by a superior to save the Chases, Danny turned to the [[Teen Titans (New Earth)|Teen Titans]]. Together, Danny and the Titans foiled Godiva's plot. After saving his parents, Danny become a member of the Titans. |
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| + | | Trivia = *He may be the nephew of the Vigilante aka [[Adrian Chase (New Earth)|Adrian Chase]]. Danny's father mentions the possibility of sending Danny to live with his uncle Adrian in his first appearance. |
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* Danny was quick-tempered and arrogant, and had great difficulty working within a team dynamic. Because of his C.B.I. training, Danny felt that he was superior in skill and intellect to the rest of the Titans. |
* Danny was quick-tempered and arrogant, and had great difficulty working within a team dynamic. Because of his C.B.I. training, Danny felt that he was superior in skill and intellect to the rest of the Titans. |
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| + | * While the two were never shown together in comics, Danny reveals that he had known and occasionally talked to [[Jason Todd (New Earth)|Jason Todd]], who was close to him in age. He even called him "the Toddster," in a friendly manner.<ref>{{c|New Titans Vol 1 52}}</ref> |
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| + | ** Danny is also the one who told [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]] that Jason had died. Despite Danny seemingly considering Jason a friend, he acted callous about Jason's death, noting that the line of work is dangerous and that Jason knew that. Danny attributes this lack of empathy to his being trained since birth to accept colleagues' deaths and reserve emotions such as grief, given his spy background.<ref>{{c|New Titans Vol 1 55}}</ref> |
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| Wikipedia = Phantasm (comics) |
| Wikipedia = Phantasm (comics) |
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+ | * [https://www.titanstower.com/danny-chase/ Danny Chase profile at Titanstower.com] |
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+ | * [https://www.titanstower.com/phantasm/ Phantasm profile at Titanstower.com] |
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+ | * [https://www.dcuwiki.net/w/Danny_Chase Danny Chase bio at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe] |
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Revision as of 16:19, 20 May 2019
History
Danny Chase was the grandson of Franklin Chase, an American intelligence agent assigned to the Manhattan Project during World War II. There, an accident resulted in Franklin being bombarded with radiation which, years later, caused Danny to be born with telekinetic powers. Danny's parents were international spies, working for the Central Bureau of Intelligence, who trained their son in espionage.
When his parents were captured by the mercenary Godiva for their knowledge of a European defense satellite, Danny demanded help from CBI agent King Faraday. When Faraday was refused permission by a superior to save the Chases, Danny turned to the Teen Titans. Together, Danny and the Titans foiled Godiva's plot. After saving his parents, Danny become a member of the Titans.
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Telekinesis: At a young age, Danny Chase developed the metahuman ability of mind over matter. Through an act of will, he can manipulate material of varying mass and volume from a remote distance.
Abilities
- Genius Level Intellect: Danny Chase was exceptionally bright for a boy his age, and had no reservation when it came to showing off in front of the other Titans. Though the Titans respected Danny's intelligence, his arrogance and condescending behavior also caused them great frustration.
- Espionage: Danny Chase was trained from a young age in all forms relating to espionage including intelligence, counter-intelligence, surveillance and investigation.
Trivia
- He may be the nephew of the Vigilante aka Adrian Chase. Danny's father mentions the possibility of sending Danny to live with his uncle Adrian in his first appearance.
- Danny was quick-tempered and arrogant, and had great difficulty working within a team dynamic. Because of his C.B.I. training, Danny felt that he was superior in skill and intellect to the rest of the Titans.
- While the two were never shown together in comics, Danny reveals that he had known and occasionally talked to Jason Todd, who was close to him in age. He even called him "the Toddster," in a friendly manner.[2]
- Danny is also the one who told Nightwing that Jason had died. Despite Danny seemingly considering Jason a friend, he acted callous about Jason's death, noting that the line of work is dangerous and that Jason knew that. Danny attributes this lack of empathy to his being trained since birth to accept colleagues' deaths and reserve emotions such as grief, given his spy background.[3]
Related
- 59 Appearances of Daniel Chase (New Earth)
- 9 Images featuring Daniel Chase (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Daniel Chase (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Daniel Chase (New Earth)
External Links
- Danny Chase profile at Titanstower.com
- Phantasm profile at Titanstower.com
- Danny Chase bio at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
Footnotes
  This character is or was primarily a member of the younger superhero team known as the Teen Titans, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Teen Titans members" category. |
 This character is or was a member of the Royal Flush Gang, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Royal Flush Gang members." |