Perry White (Arrowverse: Earth-38)

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Perry White

Arrowverse‎‎: Supergirl‎

Real Name

Perry White

Affiliation

Daily Planet

Base Of Operations

Metropolis

Status

Occupation

Journalist

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Origin

Universe

Arrowverse: Earth-38

Creators

George Putnam Ludlam

First Appearance
"Stronger Together" (November 2, 2015)

Perry White was the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet.

History

Pre-Crisis

Cat Grant began her career working as Perry White's assistant.^[1] Other important journalists such as Lois Lane, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen worked for him at the Daily Planet.

White was called by Siobhan Smythe to offer him a scoop about Supergirl freeing a Khund, hoping to be hired herself at his newspaper. After Cat Grant discovered her actions, she fired her and convinced her former boss to reject Smythe.^[2]

As Clark Kent came to National City to meet her cousin, Perry called him to ask him about his long absence from work.^[3]

Perry White was erased from existence, along with his universe, after the Anti-Monitor unleashed an antimatter wave which destroyed Earth-38.^[4]

Post-Crisis

After the Paragons rebooted the Multiverse, Perry White was resurrected as his former universe was merged with Earth-1 and an unnamed reality.^[5]

Powers and Abilities

Abilities

Journalism
Leadership

Notes

This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the Arrowverse franchise and is an adaptation of Perry White. The original character was created by George Putnam Ludlam and first appeared in The Adventures of Superman radio show.

Trivia

Perry White was first mentioned in the Supergirl episode "Stronger Together."