DC Tips the Scales Towards Villainy

When DC Comics released the solicitation for Final Crisis #1, it revealed that the plot of their summer crossover blockbuster would feature a character named “Libra” as a key villain. The question is, who is Libra? Some may remember the Marvel Comics character and Zodiac member of the same name, but the DC Comics character is a little more obscure. He doesn’t even have his own Wikipedia page. You have to find out about him here on the Injustice Leagues’ page.

It turns out that this mystery villain is the original founder of the Injustice Gang of the World. He graces the pages of only one comic, Justice League of America #111, where he tricks the Injustice Gang into transferring a part of different heroes’ powers to him. His desire for power eventually causes him to chase godhood, only to lead him to the path of destruction. By the end of the issue, his essence has dissipated into the universe and he hasn’t appeared in another since.

With him at the center of Final Crisis, it would appear that Grant Morrison has a big year planned for this one-hit wonder. You can check out a reprint the first appearance of Libra in May’s DC Universe Special- Justice League of America to get the scoop on a truly obscure arch-villain.

Nick