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{{DC Database:Character Template |
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| Image = Molly Maynne 001.png |
| Image = Molly Maynne 001.png |
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+ | | RealName = Molly Catherine Mayne-Scott |
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+ | | MainAlias = Harlequin |
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+ | | Aliases = |
| − | | Distinguish1 = Harlequin |
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| − | | Aliases = [[Harlequin]]; [[Molly Mayne]] |
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| Identity = Secret |
| Identity = Secret |
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| Alignment = Good |
| Alignment = Good |
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| Weight = 120 lbs |
| Weight = 120 lbs |
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| Eyes = Green |
| Eyes = Green |
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| − | | Hair = |
+ | | Hair = Red |
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+ | | UnusualFeatures = |
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| Citizenship = American |
| Citizenship = American |
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| MaritalStatus = Married |
| MaritalStatus = Married |
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| − | | Occupation = |
+ | | Occupation = [[Government Agent]] |
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+ | | Origin = |
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| − | | PlaceOfBirth = |
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| Creators = Robert Kanigher; Irwin Hasen |
| Creators = Robert Kanigher; Irwin Hasen |
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| First = All-American Comics #89 |
| First = All-American Comics #89 |
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| HistoryText = |
| HistoryText = |
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Mayne developed a crush on Scott and, donning a colorful costume (which included harlequin glasses, a birthday hat, and a mandolin), started a life of crime to attract his attention. Her crimes tended to be harmless and mostly for show, although the two clashed on several occasions in the late 1940s. |
Mayne developed a crush on Scott and, donning a colorful costume (which included harlequin glasses, a birthday hat, and a mandolin), started a life of crime to attract his attention. Her crimes tended to be harmless and mostly for show, although the two clashed on several occasions in the late 1940s. |
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She briefly joined the [[Injustice Society]] until she turned on them by aiding the [[Justice Society of America]]. She had a deep running altruistic streak which occasionally led her to join forces with her enemy/would-be love interest. Despite being attracted to Harlequin, Scott never entered into a relationship with her and she eventually gave up in despair. She made a deal with the government in which she went on intelligence missions in return for amnesty for her past crimes and then quietly retired. On one occasion, she assisted Green Lantern, [[Kal-L (Earth-Two)|Superman]] and [[Lois Lane]] in capturing another foe of her love, the [[Sportsmaster]]. |
She briefly joined the [[Injustice Society]] until she turned on them by aiding the [[Justice Society of America]]. She had a deep running altruistic streak which occasionally led her to join forces with her enemy/would-be love interest. Despite being attracted to Harlequin, Scott never entered into a relationship with her and she eventually gave up in despair. She made a deal with the government in which she went on intelligence missions in return for amnesty for her past crimes and then quietly retired. On one occasion, she assisted Green Lantern, [[Kal-L (Earth-Two)|Superman]] and [[Lois Lane]] in capturing another foe of her love, the [[Sportsmaster]]. |
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| − | Years later, after the death of his first wife Rose/Thorn, Alan Scott realized that he had loved Molly all this time and they were married. As the years passed a problem developed for the two; the [[Starheart]] (which gave Scott his powers) had reversed his aging processes, so he was physically a young man while Molly had since aged into an old woman. In despair over the rift this had caused between them Molly sold her soul to the demon [[Neron]] in return for youth. Her body became that of a young woman (who had the power to create nightmares) but her soul remained in the underworld. Scott fought his way through Hell to obtain it and with the help of the young [[Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner)]] returned it to the Harlequin's body, re-aging her but making her whole once again. Some time thereafter, Scott himself was returned to his true physical age, as well. |
+ | Years later, after the death of his first wife [[Rose Canton]]/[[Thorn]], Alan Scott realized that he had loved Molly all this time and they were married. As the years passed a problem developed for the two; the [[Starheart]] (which gave Scott his powers) had reversed his aging processes, so he was physically a young man while Molly had since aged into an old woman. In despair over the rift this had caused between them Molly sold her soul to the demon [[Neron]] in return for youth. Her body became that of a young woman (who had the power to create nightmares) but her soul remained in the underworld. Scott fought his way through Hell to obtain it and with the help of the young [[Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner)]] returned it to the Harlequin's body, re-aging her but making her whole once again. Some time thereafter, Scott himself was returned to his true physical age, as well. |
Mayne and Scott remain happily married to this day. |
Mayne and Scott remain happily married to this day. |
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| Powers = |
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| Abilities = |
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| + | * {{Deception}} |
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| + | * {{Disguise}} |
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| + | * {{Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)}} |
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| + | * {{Aviation}}: Once she piloted a {{WP|skywriting}} aircraft.<ref>{{c|All-American Comics #95}}</ref> |
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| + | * {{Driving}} |
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| − | Molly currently possesses the strength level of an elderly woman who engages in no regular exercise. In her youth, Molly possessed the strength level of an average, healthy female in her 20s who engaged in intensive regular exercise. |
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| Equipment = |
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| Transportation = |
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| + | * [[Harlequin-Car]]: A car with windscreen in the form of Harlequin's glasses.<ref>{{c|Green Lantern Vol 1 29}}</ref> |
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| Notes = {{Multicont Earth-Two}} |
| Notes = {{Multicont Earth-Two}} |
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| Trivia = |
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* In the original [[Pre-Crisis]] continuity, Molly was a genuine criminal with no ties to the FBI. After several encounters with [[Green Lantern (Alan Scott)|Green Lantern]], she decided to reform and give up her life of crime. |
* In the original [[Pre-Crisis]] continuity, Molly was a genuine criminal with no ties to the FBI. After several encounters with [[Green Lantern (Alan Scott)|Green Lantern]], she decided to reform and give up her life of crime. |
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| + | * Her surname is occasionally spelled Maynne. |
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| CustomSection1 = Recommended Reading |
| CustomSection1 = Recommended Reading |
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* [[All-American Comics Vol 1|All-American Comics]] |
* [[All-American Comics Vol 1|All-American Comics]] |
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* [[Green Lantern Vol 1|Green Lantern (Volume 1)]] |
* [[Green Lantern Vol 1|Green Lantern (Volume 1)]] |
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| − | * [[Green Lantern Corps Quarterly Vol 1|Green Lantern Corps |
+ | * [[Green Lantern Corps Quarterly Vol 1|Green Lantern Corps Quarterly]] |
| DC = |
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| Wikipedia = |
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| Links = |
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| − | * [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=HARLEQUIN Molly Mayne-Scott biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe] |
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| + | {{Green Lantern Villain}} |
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| + | {{Justice Society Villain}} |
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[[Category:Injustice Society members]] |
[[Category:Injustice Society members]] |
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| + | [[Category:Manhunter Agents]] |
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| + | [[Category:Retired Characters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Green Lantern Supporting Cast]] |
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Revision as of 05:37, 9 July 2020
The first Harlequin was Molly Mayne, the enemy and later wife of Green Lantern (Alan Scott).
History
Mayne developed a crush on Scott and, donning a colorful costume (which included harlequin glasses, a birthday hat, and a mandolin), started a life of crime to attract his attention. Her crimes tended to be harmless and mostly for show, although the two clashed on several occasions in the late 1940s.
She briefly joined the Injustice Society until she turned on them by aiding the Justice Society of America. She had a deep running altruistic streak which occasionally led her to join forces with her enemy/would-be love interest. Despite being attracted to Harlequin, Scott never entered into a relationship with her and she eventually gave up in despair. She made a deal with the government in which she went on intelligence missions in return for amnesty for her past crimes and then quietly retired. On one occasion, she assisted Green Lantern, Superman and Lois Lane in capturing another foe of her love, the Sportsmaster.
Years later, after the death of his first wife Rose Canton/Thorn, Alan Scott realized that he had loved Molly all this time and they were married. As the years passed a problem developed for the two; the Starheart (which gave Scott his powers) had reversed his aging processes, so he was physically a young man while Molly had since aged into an old woman. In despair over the rift this had caused between them Molly sold her soul to the demon Neron in return for youth. Her body became that of a young woman (who had the power to create nightmares) but her soul remained in the underworld. Scott fought his way through Hell to obtain it and with the help of the young Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) returned it to the Harlequin's body, re-aging her but making her whole once again. Some time thereafter, Scott himself was returned to his true physical age, as well.
Mayne and Scott remain happily married to this day.
Powers and Abilities
Abilities
- Deception
- Disguise
- Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)
- Aviation: Once she piloted a skywriting aircraft.[1]
- Driving
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Harlequin Spectacles: Special glasses that allows her to hypnotize people and to create realistic three-dimensional holograms, later explained as a gift from the Manhunters as one of their agents.
Transportation
- Harlequin-Car: A car with windscreen in the form of Harlequin's glasses.[2]
Weapons
- Mandolin
Notes
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-Two era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and no longer apply.
Trivia
- In the original Pre-Crisis continuity, Molly was a genuine criminal with no ties to the FBI. After several encounters with Green Lantern, she decided to reform and give up her life of crime.
- Her surname is occasionally spelled Maynne.
Recommended Reading
Related
- 85 Appearances of Molly Mayne (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Molly Mayne (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Molly Mayne (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Molly Mayne (New Earth)
External Links
Footnotes
  This character is or was primarily an enemy of the Green Lantern of Earth, or the Green Lantern Corps as a whole. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Green Lantern Villains." |
 This character, team or organization is or was primarily an enemy of the Justice Society, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Justice Society Villains" category. |