Narcissus (Prime Earth)

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Mainstream Universe‎‎, 2011‎-present
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Real Name	Narcissus
Main Alias	Question
Other Aliases	Joseph
Affiliation	Formerly Justice League, Trinity of Sin
Base Of Operations	Chicago, United States of America · formerly Greece
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Secret Identity
Citizenship	Greek · American
Marital Status	Single
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6' 2"
Weight	185 lbs (84 kg)
Eyes	Brown (formerly)
Hair	Red (formerly)
Origin
Universe	Prime Earth
First Appearance	The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1 (June, 2012)
Last Appearance	Trinity of Sin #6 (May, 2015)

I've been told that someday I'll answer enough questions to get the answer to my own: WHO AM I? What is my true name? Until that day comes, I am the Question. I am the man with no face. It's a terrible thing to be.

— The Question

The Question, born as Narcissus, was one of the Trinity of Sin. Robbed of his identity long ago, he believes he can regain it if he helps in the Trinity War.

History

When magic was first harnessed by humans on Earth, the first magic users saw it as their duty to protect the Earth and humanity from those who would seek to harm it. These seven wizards of the Rock of Eternity summoned before them the three worst sinners in Earth's history for judgment. The Trinity of Sin as they came to be known consisted of the woman named Pandora, the man who would become the Phantom Stranger, and the Question, whose sin was to stare at his own face out of pride, so it was wiped away and he was cursed to walk without a face. The Question was punished second after the Phantom Stranger and defied the wizards and the power that they claimed. He said that if they did not kill him, he would rise to power again and the wizards and the world would fear his name. The wizards then erased his name from his memory and the memory of the world and erase his facial features. He was then cursed to wander the Earth constantly questioning everything and seeking answers he will never find.

Centuries later, he was still wandering the Earth but was now dealing out vigilante justice. One such instance occurred in Hub City where he saved the mayor's kidnapped daughter and tied the kidnapper John Dandy to the top of a light post, leaving a question mark calling card behind. The Question was still searching for answers and seemed to be convinced that Pandora and the Phantom Stranger held the answers he sought.

The Question later appeared to Dr. Thirteen and asked him what it would take for him to betray the Phantom Stranger. Dr. Thirteen then called the Stranger and told him that he had information regarding his kidnapped family. When the Stranger arrived at the lab, the Question distracted him until Dr. Thirteen was able to stab him in the back with the Spear of Destiny. The Question then told the Stranger to "just shut up and die".

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Clairvoyance: The Question receives questions that enter his mind that provide clues relating to the mysteries he aims to resolve.
• Immortality
• Mind Control: The Question may mystically tamper with people's minds by asking questions that compel them to do as he wishes, such as when he manipulated a mob of people to attack the Phantom Stranger.
• Shapeshifting: The Question can mystically alter both his body and clothes to take on the appearances of others.
• Sublimation: The Question can transform his body into a smoke-like substance and reform himself at will. While in a gaseous state, he can still project his voice to be heard by those nearby.
• Teleportation

Abilities

• Disguise
  

Paraphernalia

Weapons

• Spear of Inquest: Using a fragment of the Spear of Destiny, the Question forged a spear similarly possesses mystical power that he can summon at will. By channeling the energies of the spear, the weapon's wielder may connect with a person's soul and mystically acquire information about them. The spear does not necessarily have to make contact with a target to do so. The Question has also used the spear to manifest loud bursts of thunder.

Notes

• This character or object is an adaptation of Narcissus, a character or object in traditional stories. These include, but may not be limited to religious texts, myth, and/or folk lore. More information on the original can be found at Wikipedia.org.

Related

• 27 Appearances of Narcissus (Prime Earth)
• 11 Images featuring Narcissus (Prime Earth)
• 3 Quotations by or about Narcissus (Prime Earth)
• Character Gallery: Narcissus (Prime Earth)

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