Changes: Pandora (Prime Earth)

We journeyed to the edge of heaven at the Stranger's lead, seeking understanding and aid. The others heard a divine voice offer inspiration or insight. I heard only an enigmatic challenge.

— Pandora ^src

Pandora is a mysterious figure from antiquity. She is responsible for opening Pandora's Box, and was cursed for all of eternity for that.

History

Origins

The woman who came to be known as Pandora lived in ancient Macedonia, circa 8000 BCE. Her son was very sick, and she was tasked with foraging for berries to make herbal medicine to cure him. Her mother warned her not to stray the path, as she had been known to explore. However, she found a strange skull which released the Seven Deadly Sins upon the world. She fell unconscious and did not awaken until nightfall. When she returned, the spirits had ravaged her village, distorting and perverting the people there in order to force them to murder each other. The spirit of Wrath, in particular, possessed her son.

She was teleported to the Circle of Eternity along with Judas Iscariot and a man of questionable origin. They were called the greatest transgressors mankind has ever known, and were to be punished for their crimes. Pandora was punished last, forced to walk the world for eternity to experience the pain she wrought by releasing the spirits of evil upon man, as well as receiving scars on her face that would burn without relief.

When she returned to Earth, everyone in her village was dead and their spirits long gone. She buried them and sat among their graves until trees grew over them, then commenced to walk the world. Over the ages, she saw the effect the spirits had on people. She attempted to save people from the destruction they wrought, but soon realized that for every life she saved, the spirits would still kill many more. She changed to providing counsel for the people of the world, though she was often ignored. All the while, the spirits would appear to her periodically, mocking her by calling her their "mother" and attempting to turn her into supporting them.

Deciding to fight the spirits directly, she began to learn different forms of magic and martial arts. She had several encounters with Vandal Savage, another immortal, who offered his friendship. She refused, disgusted by his love of violence and warfare.

After many centuries, the Wizard of Shazam came to her to apologize. The Council was wrong in punishing her; she was only a curious young woman. She rejected the apology and only wanted to know how to destroy sin. According to the wizard, only someone who was "strongest" or "darkest" of heart could open it.

Flashpoint

When Barry Allen traveled through the timestream in order to try and correct it, he ended up at a point where he saw three distinct timelines—the DC, Wildstorm, and Vertigo universes. It was here where Barry met Pandora. She revealed that long ago the universe had splintered into three in order to weaken it for an impending arrival of an evil invasion. To combat the threat, she needed the different timelines to be merged into one. She accomplished this feat with the help of Barry, and he later woke up at his desk believing everything was fixed. This, however, was only the beginning of things to come.

Trinity War

Pandora investigated the murder of a man. As she left, Phantom Stranger chastised her for the restructuring of the universe. After a brief fight with her as the victor, she remarked that neither the Stranger nor the Spectre could intimidate her, as her powers were far above theirs. She left him and moved on to the next part of her plan—recruiting the Justice League, who could help her complete her goal—regardless of whether they want to or not.^[1]

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Death

Pandora was chased down by an unknown powerful entity, who was the true architect responsible for the restructuring of the universe through having manipulated her into opening the box. She spitefully called the entity a heartless monster for corrupting the universe without hope, and swearing that the heroes of the universe embody that hope and would prove that he was wrong before being instantly obliterated.^[2]

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

Magic^[3]^[4]^[5]
- Self-Sustenance^[6]
- Superhuman Durability^[6]
- Superhuman Stamina^[6]
- Teleportation^[7]

Abilities

Archery^[3]
Firearms^[3]^[6]
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)^[3]^[6]
Swordsmanship^[3]
Weaponry^[3]
Throwing

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Pandora's Box

Weapons

Twin Pistols: Pandora focuses her magic through weapons. Her pistols contain shock buffers and new polymers from Wayne Industries to allow her zero recoil.^[3]^[6]
Throwing Knives: Specially weighted knives for throwing. Each has a Semtex charge in the hilt.^[3]^[6]
Kusarigama: A sickle and chain weapon. The ball weight and chain are made of depleted Promethium and the blade is inscribed with Sanskrit runes.^[3]

Notes

Pandora was created by Henry Kiefer, first appearing in New Comics #5. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Pandora first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in DCU: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert.
This character or object is an adaptation of Pandora, 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.
Pandora has appeared in every first issue of the New 52's first and second waves, except Earth 2.

Trivia

Pandora is also known as Original Sin and Mother of Monsters.

This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats.
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[1] Justice League (Volume 2) #6

[2] DCU: Rebirth #1

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[4] Trinity of Sin: Pandora #7

[5] Trinity of Sin: Pandora #14

[Pandora2-6] 6.0 ^6.1 ^6.2 ^6.3 ^6.4 ^6.5 ^6.6 Trinity of Sin: Pandora #2

[7] Justice League of America (Volume 3) #7

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+| MainAlias               = Pandora
 | Aliases                 = [[Lilith]]
 | Identity                = Secret
 | Alignment               = Neutral
-| Affiliation             = [[Circle of Eternity]], [[Trinity of Sin]]
+| Affiliation             = [[Circle of Eternity (Prime Earth)|Circle of Eternity]], [[Trinity of Sin (Prime Earth)|Trinity of Sin]], [[Justice League Dark (Prime Earth)|Justice League Dark]]
 | Relatives               = Unnamed son (deceased), Unnamed mother (deceased)
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+| Universe                = Prime Earth
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+| Citizenship             = Greek
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 | Creators                = Geoff Johns; Andy Kubert
 | First                   = Flashpoint Vol 2 #5
+| Death                   = DCU: Rebirth Vol 1 1
+| Quotation               = We journeyed to the '''edge of heaven''' at the Stranger's lead, seeking understanding and aid. The others heard a '''divine voice''' offer inspiration or insight. I heard only an enigmatic '''challenge.'''
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+| Overview                =  '''Pandora''' is a mysterious figure from antiquity. She is responsible for opening [[Pandora's Box]], and was cursed for all of eternity for that.
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+===Origins===
-When [[Bartholomew Allen (New Earth)|Barry Allen]] traveled through the [[timestream]] in order to try and correct it, he ended up at a point where he saw three distinct timelines – the [[DC Universe|DC]], [[WildStorm Productions|Wildstorm]] and [[Vertigo]] universes. It was here where Barry met an entity of unknown origin and powers named '''Pandora'''. She revealed that long ago the universe had splintered into three in order to weaken it for an impending arrival of an unknown evil invasion. To combat the threat, she needed the different timelines to be merged into one. She accomplished this feat with the help of Barry, and he later woke up at his desk believing everything was fixed. This, however, was only the beginning of things to come.
+The woman who came to be known as Pandora lived in ancient [[Greece|Macedonia]], circa [[80th Century BCE|8000 BCE]]. Her son was very sick, and she was tasked with foraging for berries to make herbal medicine to cure him. Her mother warned her not to stray the path, as she had been known to explore. However, she found a [[Pandora's Box|strange skull]] which released the [[Seven Deadly Sins (Prime Earth)|Seven Deadly Sins]] upon the world. She fell unconscious and did not awaken until nightfall. When she returned, the spirits had ravaged her village, distorting and perverting the people there in order to force them to murder each other. The spirit of Wrath, in particular, possessed her son.
+She was teleported to the [[Circle of Eternity (Prime Earth)|Circle of Eternity]] along with [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Judas Iscariot]] and [[Question (Prime Earth)|a man of questionable origin]]. They were called the greatest transgressors mankind has ever known, and were to be punished for their crimes. Pandora was punished last, forced to walk the world for eternity to experience the pain she wrought by releasing the spirits of evil upon man, as well as receiving scars on her face that would burn without relief.
-The woman who came to be known as Pandora lived in ancient Macedonia, circa 8000 B.C.E. Her son was very sick, and she was tasked with foraging for berries to make herbal medicine to cure him. Her mother warned her not to stray the path, as she had been known to explore. However, she finds a [[Pandora's Box|strange skull]] while looking, which releases the [[Seven Deadly Enemies of Man|Seven Deadly Sins]] upon the world. She falls unconscious after, and does not awaken until nightfall. When she returns, she finds the spirits have ravaged her village, distorting and perverting the people there in order to force them to murder each other. The spirit of Wrath, in particular, possessing her son.
+When she returned to Earth, everyone in her village was dead and their spirits long gone. She buried them and sat among their graves until trees grew over them, then commenced to walk the world. Over the ages, she saw the effect the spirits had on people. She attempted to save people from the destruction they wrought, but soon realized that for every life she saved, the spirits would still kill many more. She changed to providing counsel for the people of the world, though she was often ignored. All the while, the spirits would appear to her periodically, mocking her by calling her their "mother" and attempting to turn her into supporting them.
-She is then transported before the [[Circle of Eternity]], along with [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Judas Iscariot]] and [[The Question (Vic Sage)|a man of questionable origin]]. They are called the greatest transgressors mankind has ever known, and are to be punished for their crimes. Pandora is the last, forced to walk the world for eternity to experience the pain she wrought by releasing the spirits of evil upon man, as well as receiving scars on her face that would burn without relief and be forced to feel the ruin of the world with the whole of her being.
+Deciding to fight the spirits directly, she began to learn different forms of magic and martial arts. She had several encounters with [[Vandar Adg (Prime Earth)|Vandal Savage]], another immortal, who offered his friendship. She refused, disgusted by his love of violence and warfare.
-Returning to Earth, her tribe have all died, the spirits long gone. Burying them, she sat among their graves until trees grew over them, then commenced to walk the world. Over the ages, she saw the affect the spirits had on people. She would attempt to save people from the destruction they wrought, but soon realized that, for every life she saved, the spirits would still kill many more. Then, she attempted to provide counsel for the people of the world, though she was often ignored. All the while, the spirits would appear to her periodically, mocking her by calling her their "mother" and attempting to turn her into supporting them.
+After many centuries, the [[Mamaragan (Prime Earth)|Wizard of Shazam]] came to her to apologize. The Council was wrong in punishing her; she was only a curious young woman. She rejected the apology and only wanted to know how to destroy sin. According to the wizard, only someone who was "strongest" or "darkest" of heart could open it.
-Deciding to fight the spirits directly, she began to learn different forms of magic and martial arts throughout the ages. During these travels, she made several encounters with [[Vandar Adg (Prime Earth)|Vandal Savage]], another immortal, who offered his friendship. She refuses, though, disgusted by his love of violence and warfare. In the modern day, she receives many specialized weapons to fight the spirits. Leaving her weapon provider, she is attacked by a man controlled by the spirit of Wrath. Shooting his pawn, she goes to fight Wrath himself.
+=== [[Flash: Flashpoint|Flashpoint]] ===
-Before she can continue the attack, the [[Jebediah of Canaan (New Earth)|Wizard of Shazam]] calls her to him. She threatens him, but he only apologizes, saying the Council was wrong in punishing her; she was only a curious young woman. She rejects this, demanding the answer on how to destroy sin. The Wizard tells her that the Council did not create the box, but does know that only someone who is "strongest" or "darkest" of heart can open it.
+When [[Barry Allen (New Earth)|Barry Allen]] traveled through the [[timestream]] in order to try and correct it, he ended up at a point where he saw three distinct timelines—the [[DC Universe|DC]], [[WildStorm Productions|Wildstorm]], and [[Vertigo]] universes. It was here where Barry met Pandora. She revealed that long ago the universe had splintered into three in order to weaken it for an impending arrival of an evil invasion. To combat the threat, she needed the different timelines to be merged into one. She accomplished this feat with the help of Barry, and he later woke up at his desk believing everything was fixed. This, however, was only the beginning of things to come.
-Later, Pandora is seen at the murder site of an unnamed man. As she leaves, [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Phantom Stranger]] follows her, chastising her on the restructuring of the universe. He also implies she is the same [[wikipedia:Pandora|Pandora]] from Greek myth, saying she has been ordered to return the [[Pandora's Box|box]], as she can no longer be trusted with it. After a brief fight with her as the victor, she remarks that neither the Stranger nor the [[Aztar (New Earth)|Spectre]] intimidate her, as her powers are far above theirs. Before leaving, she cryptically states she not only knows the Stranger's true identity, but also that the [[Justice League]] will help her complete whatever goal she is working towards - regardless of whether they want to or not.<ref>{{c|Justice League Vol 2 6}}</ref>
+===[[Trinity War]]===
+Pandora investigated the murder of a man. As she left, [[Phantom Stranger (Prime Earth)|Phantom Stranger]] chastised her for the restructuring of the universe. After a brief fight with her as the victor, she remarked that neither the Stranger nor the [[James Corrigan (Prime Earth)|Spectre]] could intimidate her, as her powers were far above theirs. She left him and moved on to the next part of her plan—recruiting the [[Justice League (Prime Earth)|Justice League]], who could help her complete her goal—regardless of whether they want to or not.<ref>{{c|Justice League Vol 2 6}}</ref>
+{{expand}}
+===Death===
+Pandora was chased down by [[Jonathan Osterman (Watchmen)|an unknown powerful entity]], who was the true architect responsible for the restructuring of the universe through having manipulated her into opening the box. She spitefully called the entity a heartless monster for corrupting the universe without hope, and swearing that the heroes of the universe embody that hope and would prove that he was wrong before being instantly obliterated.<ref>{{c|DCU: Rebirth Vol 1 1}}</ref>
+{{Update}}
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-* {{Magic}}<ref name=Pandora>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 1}}</ref>
+* {{Magic}}<ref name=Pandora>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 1}}</ref><ref>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 7}}</ref><ref>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 14}}</ref>
-:* {{Self-Sustenance}}<ref name=Pandora2>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 2}}</ref>
+** {{Self-Sustenance}}<ref name=Pandora2>{{c|Trinity of Sin: Pandora Vol 1 2}}</ref>
-:* {{Superhuman Durability}}<ref name=Pandora2/>
+** {{Superhuman Durability}}<ref name=Pandora2/>
-:* {{Superhuman Endurance}}<ref name=Pandora2/>
+** {{Superhuman Endurance}}<ref name=Pandora2/>
-:* {{Teleportation}}<ref>{{c|Justice League of America Vol 3 7}}</ref>
+** {{Teleportation}}<ref>{{c|Justice League of America Vol 3 7}}</ref>
 | Abilities               =
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 * {{Weaponry}}<ref name=Pandora/>
+* {{Throwing}}
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 | Equipment               =
+* '''[[Pandora's Box]]'''
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 | Notes                   =
+{{PEBoilerplate
-* Pandora has appeared in every first issue of the [[New 52]]'s [[The New 52#By Street Date|first]] and [[The New 52#Second Wave|second]] waves, except [[Earth 2 Vol 1|Earth 2]]. Writer [[James Robinson]] confirmed in a podcast with Comic Vine that she was originally planned to appear in Earth 2, but was removed late in production due to Earth 2 being set in a separate universe.
+ | Page        = Pandora (New Earth)
+ | Name        = Pandora
+ | Creator1    = Henry Kiefer
+ | First       = New Comics Vol 1 5
+ | NewIssue    = DCU: Rebirth Vol 1 1
+ | Creator4    = Geoff Johns
+ | Creator5    = Andy Kubert
+ }}
+* {{Traditional|Pandora}}
+* Pandora has appeared in every first issue of the [[New 52]]'s [[The New 52#By Street Date|first]] and [[The New 52#Second Wave|second]] waves, except ''[[Earth 2 Vol 1|Earth 2]]''.
 | Trivia                  =
+* Pandora is also known as ''Original Sin'' and ''Mother of Monsters''.
 | Recommended             =
-| Wikipedia               =
+| Wikipedia               = Pandora (DC Comics)
 | Links                   =
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-[[Category:2011 Character Debuts]]
+{{Justice League Member}}
+[[pt:Pandora (Terra Primal)]]
 [[Category:Time Travelers]]
+[[Category:Justice League Dark members]]
+[[Category:New 52 Characters]]