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Steppenwolf (comics)

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Steppenwolf is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Jack Kirby and made his first appearance in New Gods #7 (February 1972). Steppenwolf (which is German for "wolf of the steppe", or coyote) is one of the New Gods, the uncle of the archvillain Darkseid.

Fictional character biography[change]

Steppenwolf is an immortal with superhuman strength, speed and stamina appropriate to his race. He is an experienced military leader. His main weapon is his electro-axe.

In other media[change]

The character made his first movie appearance in Justice League and its director's cut Zack Snyder's Justice League, portrayed by Irish actor Ciarán Hinds.[1]

References[change]

  1. Kendrick, Ben (June 21, 2016). "Justice League Movie Villain is Steppenwolf Not Darkseid". Facebook. Retrieved July 27, 2016.

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