Sumo the Samurai was a Japanese super-villain during World War II.
History
During the 1940s he fought against Wonder Woman and her colleagues in the All-Star Squadron. He was the best pupil of a martial arts master named "the Enlighted One" and was selected to drink the "Potion of Power", vastly increasing his strength, speed, resistance, and senses.
Sumo's first encounter with American mystery men was in 1942, when he was hand-picked by Prince Daka to help him steal Starman's Gravity Rod. However, when Daka attempted to kill their hostage Liberty Belle instead of returning her as agreed, Sumo was appalled by his master's lack of honor and returned the Rod to the All-Star Squadron. Though Sumo remained an enemy of the Squadron, he proved himself worthy of their respect.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Superhuman Agility
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Strength
- Enhanced Senses
- Enhanced Hearing: In comparison with Sumo, a common man could be considered deaf.
- Enhanced Vision In comparison with Sumo, a common man could be considered blind.
- Mind Control: Sumo could control the mind of a single target at short range.
Abilities
Weaknesses
- Fanaticism: Sumo worships the Emperor Hirohito as a god, as more Japanese people did during World War II. This impeded his ability to think rationally.
- Sense of Honor: Sumo will never take unworthy advantages on a enemy because he is bound to the Bushido Code.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
- Armor: Sumo wore traditional samurai armor.
- Katanas: Sumo possessed two exceptionally sharp and durable longswords that could even slice through metal.
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.
- It is unknown if Sumo's encounters with Wonder Woman still occurred in the history of New Earth. Post-Crisis, the place of the Earth-Two Wonder Woman was taken by Queen Hippolyta, but most of her adventures during World War II remain untold.
Related
- 15 Appearances of Sumo (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Sumo (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Sumo (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Sumo (New Earth)
Footnotes
  This character is or was primarily an enemy of Wonder Woman and the Amazons in any of her various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Wonder Woman Villains category." |