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| Image = Tala 001.jpg |
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| RealName = Tala |
| RealName = Tala |
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| Aliases = [[Queen of Evil]] |
| Aliases = [[Queen of Evil]] |
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| Identity = Public |
| Identity = Public |
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| MaritalStatus = Single |
| MaritalStatus = Single |
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| − | | PlaceOfBirth = [[Hell]] |
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| Creators = Robert Kanigher; Neal Adams |
| Creators = Robert Kanigher; Neal Adams |
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| − | | First = Phantom Stranger Vol 2 4 |
+ | | First = The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 4 |
| + | | Quotation = Have not the laws of '''nature''' been violated! Is there not a great '''disorder''' in the making? Then it is to be '''expected''' that '''I'''-- who thrive on chaos as mortals thrive on food and drink-- would find my way here! |
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| − | | Quotation = There is laughter in [[hell]] this day! '''Ha ha ha ha--''' |
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| Speaker = [[Tala (New Earth)|Tala]] |
| Speaker = [[Tala (New Earth)|Tala]] |
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+ | | QuoteSource = The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 8 |
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| − | + | Tala is a demoness and a mistress of Hell and her motives reflect such origins, as she is known for either trying to doom mortals' souls to ruin or aiming to unleash apocalyptic evils upon the world. Her actions have often caused her to confront the [[Phantom Stranger (New Earth)|Phantom Stranger]], turning their interactions into a long-time enmity. |
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| + | Tala was unleashed upon Earth during a dark ritual in [[Haiti]] thanks to [[Terrence Thirteen (New Earth)|Dr. Thirteen]]'s blunder while trying to "expose" her existence as a hoax. As soon as Tala was released on the world, she started wreaking havoc. Her actions led her to [[New York City]], where she was momentarily stopped by the Phantom Stranger.<ref name=PSV2-4>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 4}}</ref> Afterwards, she had other encounters with the Stranger, but she never came out victorious,<ref>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 5}}</ref><ref>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 6}}</ref><ref>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 9}}</ref> unless she decided to indirectly assist Stranger on his quests.<ref>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 8}}</ref> |
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| + | Eventually, Tala revealed herself as the leader of the [[Dark Circle (Earth-One)|Dark Circle]], a secret cult that sought to take over the world by evil means. As the Dark Circle's plans were constantly thwarted by the Phantom Stranger, Tala decided to unleash the [[Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Earth-One)|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse]] on Earth to bring death and destruction. Her evil plan, however, was thwarted once again by the Phantom Stranger, assisted by [[Tannarak (New Earth)|Tannarak]], who sacrificed to save the Phantom and caused Tala to fall to her apparent demise.<ref>{{c|The Phantom Stranger Vol 2 24}}</ref> |
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| Powers = |
| Powers = |
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* {{Magic}} |
* {{Magic}} |
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| + | ** {{Darkness Manipulation}}<ref name=PSV2-4/> |
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| + | ** {{Possession}}<ref name=PSV2-4/> |
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| + | ** {{Geokinesis}}<ref name=PSV2-4/> |
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| + | ** {{Weather Manipulation}}<ref name=PSV2-4/> |
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| − | * {{Seduction}}: Tala seems to be attracted to men of great power such as the Phantom Stranger. She claims that many men have fallen to her great beauty and she may bring these men to a level of bliss that only Chaos can bring. Phantom Stranger seems to be |
+ | * {{Seduction}}: Tala seems to be attracted to men of great power such as the Phantom Stranger. She claims that many men have fallen to her great beauty and she may bring these men to a level of bliss that only Chaos can bring. Phantom Stranger seems to be the only target she has not made a victim.<ref name=PSV2-4/> |
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| Notes = {{Multicont Earth-One}} |
| Notes = {{Multicont Earth-One}} |
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| − | * Tala is also known as the ''Creator of Chaos''. |
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Revision as of 15:02, 5 July 2020
Have not the laws of nature been violated! Is there not a great disorder in the making? Then it is to be expected that I-- who thrive on chaos as mortals thrive on food and drink-- would find my way here! 
- — Tala src
Tala is a demoness and a mistress of Hell and her motives reflect such origins, as she is known for either trying to doom mortals' souls to ruin or aiming to unleash apocalyptic evils upon the world. Her actions have often caused her to confront the Phantom Stranger, turning their interactions into a long-time enmity.
History
Tala was unleashed upon Earth during a dark ritual in Haiti thanks to Dr. Thirteen's blunder while trying to "expose" her existence as a hoax. As soon as Tala was released on the world, she started wreaking havoc. Her actions led her to New York City, where she was momentarily stopped by the Phantom Stranger.[1] Afterwards, she had other encounters with the Stranger, but she never came out victorious,[2][3][4] unless she decided to indirectly assist Stranger on his quests.[5]
Eventually, Tala revealed herself as the leader of the Dark Circle, a secret cult that sought to take over the world by evil means. As the Dark Circle's plans were constantly thwarted by the Phantom Stranger, Tala decided to unleash the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on Earth to bring death and destruction. Her evil plan, however, was thwarted once again by the Phantom Stranger, assisted by Tannarak, who sacrificed to save the Phantom and caused Tala to fall to her apparent demise.[6]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Abilities
- Seduction: Tala seems to be attracted to men of great power such as the Phantom Stranger. She claims that many men have fallen to her great beauty and she may bring these men to a level of bliss that only Chaos can bring. Phantom Stranger seems to be the only target she has not made a victim.[1]
Notes
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One 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 should be considered apocryphal.
Related
- 21 Appearances of Tala (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Tala (New Earth)
- 2 Quotations by or about Tala (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Tala (New Earth)
Footnotes