Baby Wildebeest
{{Infobox comics character
| character_name = Baby Wildebeest
| image = Baby Wildebeest.jpg
| caption = Baby Wildebeest as depicted in Who's Who in the DC Universe #14 (November 1991). Art by Tom Grummett (penciller), Al Vey (inker), and Anthony Tollin (colorist).
| publisher = DC Comics
| debut = New Teen Titans vol. 2, #85 (1992)
| creators = Marv Wolfman
Tom Grummett
| species = Metahuman
| homeworld = Earth
| alliances = New Teen Titans
Wildebeest Society
Black Lantern Corps
| aliases =
| supports =
| powers = Superhuman strength, durability, and stamina
Size alteration
}}
Baby Wildebeest is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a member of the Teen Titans who is themed after his namesake and possesses superhuman strength and durability. Baby Wildebeest was killed by Superboy-Prime in Infinite Crisis and has made limited appearances since.
Elements of Baby Wildebeest are incorporated into the Wildebeest who appears in Teen Titans (2003), voiced by Dee Bradley Baker. He is depicted as a human child who can transform into a wildebeest hybrid.
Publication history
Baby Wildebeest first appeared in New Teen Titans vol. 2 #85 (April 1992), and was created by Marv Wolfman and Tom Grummett.
Fictional character biography
Baby Wildebeest is created by the Wildebeest Society and designed to house the souls of Azarath. However, he is rescued by the Titans and joins the group.New Titans #87. DC Comics. Although the size of a toddler, he has disproportionately powerful strength and later demonstrates the ability to grow in size. He additionally regards Pantha as a mother figure, and she grows to care for him despite not initially liking him.New Titans #91. DC Comics.New Titans #101. DC Comics.
After the New Titans disband, Pantha and Red Star adopt Baby Wildebeest and move to Russia.JLA/Titans #2. DC Comics.
In Infinite Crisis, Baby Wildebeest is killed by Superboy-Prime.Infinite Crisis #4. DC Comics. In Blackest Night, he is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern.Blackest Night: Titans #1–3. DC Comics.
Powers and abilities
Baby Wildebeest has incredible strength, stamina, and enhanced durability. When provoked, he becomes a twelve-foot powerhouse, strong enough to take blows from Superman.JLA/Titans #1. DC Comics.
In other media
{{See also|Wildebeest (character)#In other media}}
Elements of Baby Wildebeest are incorporated into Teen Titans
References
External links
- [https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Baby_Wildebeest_(New_Earth) Baby Wildebeest] at DC Wiki
- [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/baby-wildebeest/29-12498/ Baby Wildebeest] at Comic Vine
- [http://www.titanstower.com/baby-wildebeest/ Baby Wildebeest] at Titans Tower
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Category:Comics characters introduced in 1992
Category:Characters created by Marv Wolfman
Category:DC Comics superheroes
Category:DC Comics characters with superhuman durability or invulnerability
Category:DC Comics characters with superhuman strength