Superman 4.4.1. Unlike Batman, Wrath has no qualms with the use of firearms and murders his victims. Wrath in appearance and story is an anti-Batman, he is essentially Batman without any preconception of morality or true justice. "Wrath Child Part II", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wrath_(comics)&oldid=995168749, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 December 2020, at 16:38. Watchmen 4.12. The two of them are last seen laughing uncontrollably, as the Batman and Robin go after the Joker. [9], Wrath then went after Batman as he chased him in his plane through the streets of Gotham, forcing Batman to abandon his Bat-Plane to gain more time and caused it to self destruct and him to escape on his Bat-Glider. In the Batman Confidential universe, the Ogre character is re-imagined as O.G.R.E., a mechanical armour and disaster-rescue system developed by Waynetech.During Bruce Wayne's second year as Batman, the O.G.R.E. Real name: A new Grimm is running rampant around the island of Patch, and Ruby and Yang must team up with a young farm boy to stop it! The DC Universe and the world of RWBY collide in this new miniseries! Welcome to another Arkham Wednesdays Today's BAT LORE is on WRATH! Admiring the Kryptonian, Wraith ultimately aided him in the conflict against the terrorist group The Ascension, though he regretted that he believed he would ultimately be forced to kill Superman at the behest of The U.S. Army if he grew too power hungry or was otherwise ordered to do so. Batman The Wrath DC Comics Panel Discussion. In this new timeline, E.D. The Wrath defended their actions with the bizarre claim that criminals like the Joker have the right to make a living their way just as much as innocent people do, demonstrating no interest in his comic counterpart's vendetta against the law that took his parents. First Appearance: Abandoned by the cops in an effort to conceal the corruption - Gordon going along with the plan because then-captain Gillian B. Loeb threatened to kill the boy (as he was the only witness) if he talked - Wrath became a contract killer in the hopes of "avenging his parents again and again". Their activities consist of aiding Batman villains such as the Joker, the Penguin, Killer Croc, and the Ventriloquist and Scarface. He perishes in his first appearance. Looking down from the rooftop, Batman remarks that watching the Wrath's death felt like watching his own. When a series of policeman murders strikes Gotham, Batman deduces that Caldwell is a sociopath killer using the company to create an army of soldiers called Scorn (namely a thug named Clyde Anderson) and adopting the codename the "Wrath". The Wrath is an anti-Batman whose criminal parents are killed by then-rookie policeman James Gordon. Now with added Batman. Lex Luthor has been dethroned as the DC Universe's most powerful villain. Supporters 3.2. At the time, the Mallory brothers were still only young children. As an adult, the Wrath becomes a cop-killer who copies many of Batman's methods. Incarnations 4.4.2. Power of the Verse 3. Teen Titans 4.13. Despite Caldwell's refusal to believe their claims and his subsequent efforts to continue fighting, he was stopped by Batman and Nightwing, whose teamwork and care for each other forced Caldwell to recognize that he had never had the same relationship with his mentor. Look for more details and images to be released soon. The Wrath's appearance and motivation are reminiscent of Batman's, but with notable differences. The Wrath was created by Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden, first appearing in Batman Special #1. Since then, Will and his younger brother Andy had become friends with Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson. 62. [7][8] After failing to kill Batman, Wrath kills Anderson while preparing his suit to face Batman in combat. When the Wrath finally returns to Gotham City, he comes to kill the man who had shot his parents. For years, he traveled the world to work as a gun for hire. Batman: the Wrath reprints the third story arc from the Batman: Confidential series from DC, which is intended to show pivotal but untold stories and secrets from Batman's past. Joy to all 52 worlds-it’s time to celebrate the holiday season across the DC Multiverse! Caldwell is the CEO of Caldwell Tech who appears as a legitimate magnate trying to buy Wayne Enterprises. Although the Wrath and Scorn are eventually captured after the Batman summoned some bats to help him defeat them, they plan to reveal the Dynamic Duo's secret identities. 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 2.2 Abilities 2.3 Strength level 2.4 Weaknesses 3 Paraphernalia 4 Notes 5 Trivia 6 See Also 7 Discover and Discuss 8 Links and References When Cain killed Abe, Wraith was born but wraith was blocked from Cain, for Cain was hidden by his mark. 92. In the course of their impersonal battle of wits, Wrath learns Batman's secret identity as Bruce Wayne and proceeds to attack several of his friends; Alfred Pennyworth is hospitalized and Leslie Thompkins is taken hostage by Wrath. He is known for his work on Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (2012), Lego Dimensions (2015) and The Lego Movie (2014). DC's Anti-Batman, Wrath, Deserves a Place Among Gotham's Rogues. Other 4.14. They first ap… When Wraith and Superman fight for a second time, Wraith easily dominates the fight, until Superman uses the radioactive isotope that weakens Wraith, formed by Batman, to drive him away. Due to this, the Wrath dedicated his life to a campaign of revenge against law and law-enforcers. They were gunned down by rookie police officer Jim Gordan. Abilities: It is this event that motivates them to become the Wrath and Scorn, and to help criminals in their crimes. Wonder Woman 4.7. Now it's time for DC to do more with the bad guy. This appearance retcons Batman's original encounter with the Wrath to a time when a 13-year-old Dick Grayson, who had only recently become Robin, was on an "Educational Holiday". His costume is also very similar to Batman's (though coloured in crimson and purple with a W-insignia on the chest and cowl; the W on his cowl, when seen in the right light and at the right angle, looks like the ears of the Batman's own cowl). Now, in the wastelands on the outskirts of the cosmos, he’ll have his chance to face him…Web of Venom: Wraith #1 goes on sale on September 9th, priced $4.99. In Wrath Child (Batman Confidential #13-16), several details of his origin underwent a retcon, including the original story taking place shortly after Dick Grayson became Robin (the original story was published the same year that Grayson became Nightwing), with Grayson missing the events because he was away at the time on an "educational holiday" (one of the various training missions Batman sent him on). It represents uncontrollable feelings of hatred and violence. The second Wrath debuted in Batman Confidential #13 (March 2008), and was created by Tony Bedard and Rags Morales. Due to this, Wrath dedicated his life to a campaign of revenge against law and law-enforcers. The Wrath returns from the shadows of the past in this new collection featuring BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #13-16 and 1984's BATMAN SPECIAL #1, which introduced The Wrath! Gordon confronted them and, in a gunfight, killed the parents in self-defense. Characters 4.1. item 3 BATMAN THE WRATH by Tony Bedard and Mike Barr (2009, Paperback) DC COMICS 3 - BATMAN THE WRATH by Tony Bedard and Mike Barr (2009, Paperback) DC COMICS. In the end, the Wrath dies during his showdown with Batman, having fallen from the roof of a building in Park Row after rolling into a fire caused by an incendiary device that he had ironically set up earlier. Wraith came to Earth over seventy years ago when American scientists sent a sort of message for help to space. Superman's nemesis defeated the Justice League, showed humanity their diabolical destiny, and doomed the multiverse in the Year of the Villain event. Batman Special #1 (1984) Lantern Corps 4.9. Jon Burton, Director: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes. When Wrath finally returns to Gotham City, he comes to kill the man who had shot his parents. The Masters of The Universe 4.11. Since 2019/02/28the leagues are: For previous leagues check /Leagues. A second Wrath (Elliot Caldwell) later appears in Batman Confidential, revealed to be the first Wrath's sidekick, a twisted version of Robin. "Kill the champion before he learns his true potential or he will defeat you." He also sometimes has a sidekick similar to Robin called Scorn. You can see … WildStorm 4.15. This video explores the history, powers, and abilities of the DC Comics character "The Wrath." Wraith worked fo… The W on his cowl, when seen in the right light and at the right angle, looks like the ears of the Batman's own cowl). 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