Blackfire (DC Comics)

Comics character

Blackfire

Blackfire as depicted in The New Teen Titans #22 (August 1982). Art by George Pérez.

Publication information
Publisher| DC Comics
First appearance| The New Teen Titans #22 (August 1982)
Created by| Marv Wolfman
George Pérez
In-story information
Alter ego| Princess Komand'r
Species| Tamaranean
Place of origin| Tamaran
Team affiliations| Citadel
Justice League Odyssey
Titans
Notable aliases| Komal Anders
Princess Komand'r
Sister
Blazin' B
Abilities|

List

* Tamaranian physiology
* Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, longevity, and vision
* Nigh invulnerability
* Ultraviolet radiation
* Plasma blasts
* Matter manipulation
* Accelerated healing
* Decelerated aging
* Interstellar travel
* Self-sustenance
* Spacial adaptation
* Language and voice mimicry via lip contact
* Radiation immunity
* Advanced martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
* Expert tactician and manipulator
Psion Experiments Granted
* FTL Flight
* Ultraviolet Energy generation
* Blackbolt bursts
* Blackbolt wave
* Blackbolt eye beams
* Blackbolt nova burst
* Emits an aura of light purple fire
* Generate and control of light purple fire

Blackfire (Komand'r) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.[1] She is the older sister and archenemy of Teen Titans member Koriand'r/Starfire and of lesser-known youngest sibling Crown Prince Ryand'r/Darkfire.[2]

The character made her live adaptation debut in the DC Universe / HBO Max series Titans, portrayed by Damaris Lewis.

## Publication history

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Blackfire first appears in The New Teen Titans #22 and was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.[3]

## Fictional character biography

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Princess Komand'r is the firstborn child and eldest daughter of Tamaran's royal family.[4] Due to a disastrous attack by the Citadel Empire on the day of her birth and her inability to fly due to a childhood illness, Komand'r is hated by her subjects. As a result, her royal status and honors are transferred to her younger siblings, Koriand'r and Ryand'r.

Komand'r later allies with the Citadel and helps them conquer Tamaran. She and Koriand'r are captured by the Psions, who enhance their ability to manipulate ultraviolet energy. Kori escapes and flees to Earth, where she becomes a founding member of the new Teen Titans.[3]

Blackfire appears in Rann–Thanagar War, during which she kills Hawkwoman. She forms an uneasy alliance with the surviving participants of the war to deal with more pressing concerns (Infinite Crisis). She battles Hawkman and Hawkgirl, who use Psion technology to depower her.

In Outsiders (vol. 3), the Psions restore Blackfire's abilities and flight capability. Vril Dox later allows Blackfire to settle an uninhabited portion of Rann and becomes her consort.

Blackfire as depicted in Red Hood and the Outlaws #13. Art by Kenneth Rocafort.

### The New 52

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In The New 52 reboot, Blackfire is a neutral character who assists Starfire in liberating Tamaran from the Blight.[5][6]

## Powers and abilities

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Blackfire is a Tamaranean who possesses innate superhuman physical abilities as well as the ability to fly at light speed, generate ultraviolet energy blasts, and survive in space. She is additionally a skilled tactician and manipulator.[7][8]

## Other versions

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An alternate universe variant of Blackfire appears in Teen Titans: Earth One. This version is a clone of Starfire created by S.T.A.R. Labs.[9]

## In other media

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### Television

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Blackfire as depicted in Teen Titans Damaris Lewis portrays Blackfire in Titans

* Blackfire appears in Teen Titans, voiced by Hynden Walch.[10] This version is an intergalactic criminal. She later takes over Tamaran, only to be defeated by Starfire and exiled.
* Blackfire appears in the DC Nation Shorts segment "Blackfire's Babysitter".[citation needed]
* Blackfire appears in Teen Titans Go! (2013), voiced again by Hynden Walch.[10] Similar to the Teen Titans (2003) incarnation, this version is an intergalactic criminal.
* Blackfire appears in Titans, portrayed by Damaris Lewis.[11] This version is the younger sister of Starfire who murdered the Tamaranean royal court and her parents to seize the throne. In the present, she infects Tamaranean emissary Faddei with a mind-controlling parasite and works with them in an attempt to manipulate Starfire into coming back. In the third season, Blackfire is captured by scientists before the Titans rescue her, after which she returns to Tamaran.

### Film

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Blackfire appears in DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games, voiced again by Hynden Walch.[10] Among others, she represents the Korugar Academy as a participant in the eponymous games.

### Video games

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* Blackfire appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[12]
* Blackfire appears as a playable character in DC Legends.[13]

### Miscellaneous

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* The Teen Titans (2003) incarnation of Blackfire appears in Teen Titans Go! (2004).[citation needed] Additionally, an evil, alternate universe incarnation of Starfire, also named Blackfire, appears in issue #48 as a member of the Teen Tyrants.
* Blackfire appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #9.[citation needed]
* Blackfire appears in DC Super Hero Girls, voiced again by Hynden Walch.[10] This version is a student of the Korugar Academy.

## References

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1. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. p. 26\. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
2. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Manning, Matthew K.; McAvennie, Michael; Wallace, Daniel (2019). DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle. DK Publishing. p. 188\. ISBN 978-1-4654-8578-6.
3. ^ a b Jimenez, Phil (2008). "Blackfire". In Dougall, Alastair (ed.). The DC Comics Encyclopedia. London: Dorling Kindersley. p. 55\. ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1.
4. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 47\. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.
5. ^ Red Hood and the Outlaws #1
6. ^ Red Hood and the Outlaws #10 - #13
7. ^ Outsiders (vol. 3) #31-32
8. ^ R.E.B.E.L.S (vol. 2) #24
9. ^ Teen Titans: Earth One Vol. 2
10. ^ a b c d "Blackfire Voices (Teen Titans)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 15, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
11. ^ Pollock, Sarabeth (August 24, 2021). "Exclusive: Damaris Lewis opens up about Blackfire on Titans season 3". Winter is Coming. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
12. ^ Eisen, Andrew (October 2, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
13. ^ "Blackfire and Jericho are on their way to #DCLegends in June! Read more about them, plus the reworks on Reddit and KTplay!". Facebook. May 28, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2024.

## External links

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* 1980s portal
* Comics portal

* Blackfire at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
* Blackfire at Spider-Bob.com

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Teen Titans

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Founding members|

* Aqualad/Garth
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Current members|

| Teen Titans|

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Past members|

| Teen Titans|

* Aqualad
* Jackson Hyde
* Arsenal
* Atom
* Ray Palmer
* Baby Wildebeest
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* Tempest
* Terra
* Troia
* Wonder Girl (Cassie Sandsmark)

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Supporting characters|

* Doom Patrol
* Dubbilex
* Justice League
* Sarah Simms
* Sarge Steel
* Silas Stone
* Thunder and Lightning
* Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
* Young Justice

Enemies|

| Antagonists|

* Blackfire
* Brain
* Brother Blood
* Cheshire
* Cinderblock
* Clock King
* Copperhead
* Deathstroke the Terminator
* Ding Dong Daddy
* Doctor Light
* Duela Dent
* Dreadbolt
* Gemini
* General Immortus
* Gizmo
* Gorilla Grodd
* H'San Natall
* Jericho
* Jinx
* Lady Vic
* Lord Chaos
* Mad Mod
* Madame Rouge
* Mammoth
* Mister Twister
* Mongul
* Monsieur Mallah
* Persuader
* Phobia
* Plasmus
* Psimon
* Ravager
* The Reach
* Shimmer
* Siren
* Superboy-Prime
* Terra
* Trident
* Trigon
* Vandal Savage
* Warp
* Wintergreen
* Zookeeper

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Organizations|

* Brotherhood of Evil
* Dark Nemesis
* Fearsome Five
* H.I.V.E.
* Legion of Doom
* Terror Titans
* Titans of Myth
* Wildebeest Society

Locations|

* Titans Tower
* S.T.A.R. Labs

Publications
and storylines|

* Team Titans
* Teen Titans: Earth One
* Teen Titans Go!
* Teen Titans: The Lost Annual
* Tiny Titans
* "Titans Tomorrow"
* Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day
* The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans
* "The Lazarus Contract"
* "Super Sons of Tomorrow"
* "The Terminus Agenda"
* "Titans: Beast World"

Affiliated teams|

* Doom Patrol
* Legion of Super-Heroes
* Titans East
* Young Justice

In other media|

| Films|

| Teen Titans|

* Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo (2006)
* Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019)

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DCAMU|

* Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016)
* Teen Titans: The Judas Contract (2017)

Teen Titans Go!|

* Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
* Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019)
* Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse (2022)

Television|

| Teen Titans|

* Episodes
* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* Characters
* Cinderblock

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Teen Titans Go!|

* Episodes
* Characters
* "The Night Begins to Shine"

Titans|

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* Characters
* Dick Grayson

Video games|

* Teen Titans (2005)
* Teen Titans (2006)

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Hawkman and Hawkgirl / Hawkwoman

* Gardner Fox
* Dennis Neville

Hawkmen|

* Carter Hall
* Katar Hol
* Fel Andar

Hawkwomen|

* Shiera Sanders Hall
* Shayera Hol
* Sharon Parker
* Kendra Saunders

Supporting characters|

* Atom
* Golden Eagle/Charlie Parker
* Hector Hall
* Justice League
* Justice Society of America
* Northwind
* Silent Knight
* Starfire
* Zatanna

Enemies|

| Golden Age villains|

* Gentleman Ghost
* Vandal Savage
* Hath-Set

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Silver Age villains|

* Copperhead
* Hyathis
* Kanjar Ro
* Matter Master
* Shadow Thief
* Shrike

Modern Age villains|

* Blackfire
* Fel Andar
* Tigress

Publications|

* Flash Comics
* Hawkworld
* Rann–Thanagar War

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