The whites will follow my call. We will take Chicago, and then we will cleanse the nation with flame. 
- — White Dragon src
Daniel Ducannon is the White Dragon, a white supremacist posing as a vigilante, who tried manipulating public opinion in his favor to eradicate minorities through both words and violence.
History
Ducannon manifested powers after the Meta-Bomb event and spent a great deal of time training and refining them. Funded by ultra-right wing groups, he hired the MetaTech Corporation (a company specializing in the industrial uses and designs of metahumans) to create the White Dragon persona. Along with his new armor, they helped devise a public relations campaign so that White Dragon would be initially perceived as a super-hero, thus making it easier to get a subtly-worded racist message out to the people. Ducannon operated as a vigilante in Chicago, targeting only racial minorities and at first was careful to obey the law, only attacking criminals and refraining from killing. However, he eventually clashed with Hawkwoman, who took offense at Ducannon's racist and misogynistic ideology and exposed his identity while assisting lawmakers in looking into his actions. However, Ducannon proved a savvy manipulator of the media and used his conflict with Hawkwoman to paint himself as being persecuted for his unpopular political opinions.
When Shayera and Hawkman went underground to escape extradition to Thanagar, Ducannon took the opportunity to go on a rampage through Chicago, setting fire to low-income minority neighborhoods. Katar and Shayera managed to stop him with the assistance of fellow Hawkman Carter Hall and Hawkgirl.[1]
Ducannon was later seen as one of the many escaped Belle Reve inmates assembled to hear Neron's offer of their fondest desires in exchange for their souls.[2]
Joker: Last Laugh
Ducannon was among the numerous Slabside Penitentiary prisoners turned into "Jokerized" versions of themselves and released to cause havoc by the Joker, who had learned he was suffering from inoperable cancer and therefore wanted to leave his mark on the world. An un-armored Ducannon and Warjack were eventually stopped by Militia.[3]
Fourth Reich
Ducannon resurfaced as a member of the Fourth Reich, now astride an actual white dragon. He participated in the Nazi villains' assaults on the Justice Society and their headquarters, yet even with his formidable new steed he was handily defeated every time.[4][5]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Pyrokinesis: Ducannon can wield and control fire produced from his own body, usually via destructive blasts or slashing with short-range 'blades' of flame. Whenever he activates his powers his body ignites, giving him a monstrous fiery appearance with a skull-like face.
- Flight: Ducannon can fly when on fire.
Abilities
Paraphernalia
Equipment
White Dragon Armor: Ducannon's armor allows him to focus his flame-powers as well as giving him superhuman strength, durability and agility.
Transportation
Dragon: As part of the Fourth Reich, Ducannon had taken to riding a huge white dragon of unknown origin.
Related
- 9 Appearances of Daniel William Ducannon (New Earth)
- 6 Images featuring Daniel William Ducannon (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Daniel William Ducannon (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Daniel William Ducannon (New Earth)
Footnotes
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