Joshua Clay
{{Infobox comics character
|character_name= Joshua Clay
|image=200px
|caption= Tempest as depicted in Doom Patrol (vol. 2) Annual #1 (December 1988). Art by James Fry.
|publisher=DC Comics
|debut=Showcase #94 (August 1977)
|creators=Paul Kupperberg
Joe Staton
|alter_ego = Joshua Clay
|species = Metahuman
|homeworld =
|alliances = Doom Patrol
Black Lantern Corps
|aliases = Jonathan Carmichael, Tempest
|supports=
|powers = * Kinetic energy blasts
- Flight
}}
Joshua Clay, also known as Tempest, is a fictional character, a member of the superhero team Doom Patrol in comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton,{{cite journal |last=Browning|first=Michael|title=The Doom Patrol Interviews: Paul Kupperberg |journal=Back Issue!|issue=#65|pages=42–45 |date=July 2013}} he first appeared in Showcase #94 (August 1977).{{Citation | last = Jimenez | first = Phil | author-link = Phil Jimenez | contribution = Clay, Joshua | editor-last = Dougall | editor-first = Alastair | title = The DC Comics Encyclopedia | pages = 84 | publisher = Dorling Kindersley | place = New York | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7566-4119-1 | oclc = 213309017}}
Joshua Clay appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the Doom Patrol television series for DC Universe played by Alimi Ballard.
Fictional character biography
Joshua Clay originates from Brownsville, a slum in Brooklyn, New York. His family's poor living situation leads him to join the Stompers gang and eventually join the Army to avoid prison.
While serving in the Vietnam War, Joshua kills Ben Krullen, a sergeant who massacred a village. Subsequently, Joshua flees to the United States and becomes a fugitive before joining the Doom Patrol.Secret Origins Annual #1. DC Comics. However, he eventually retires and becomes a physician.Showcase #94 (August/September 1977). DC Comics.Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #1 (October 1987). DC Comics.{{Citation | last = Irvine | first = Alex | author-link = Alexander C. Irvine | contribution = Doom Patrol | editor-last = Dougall | editor-first = Alastair | title = The Vertigo Encyclopedia | pages = 61–63 | publisher = Dorling Kindersley | place = New York | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-0-7566-4122-1 | oclc = 213309015}}
In Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55 (May 1992), the Chief kills Joshua after he discovers his plan to ravage the world with a genetic weapon and create an improved society.[http://www.rpi.edu/~bulloj/Doom_Patrol/issue55.html Review of Doom Patrol (vol. 2) #55]
Joshua is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night and permanently resurrected in The New 52 continuity reboot.Doom Patrol (vol. 5) #4. DC Comics.Justice League (vol. 2) #24. DC Comics.Justice League (vol. 2) #34. DC Comics.
Powers and abilities
Image:tempestdc1.pngJoshua Clay is a metahuman who can generate solar energy blasts. Furthermore, he can use his energy to propel himself through the air at 90 miles per hour.Justice League Quarterly #17 (Winter 1994), "The Sleeper Awakens", written by Charlie Bracey, drawn by Carlos Franco
As a Black Lantern, Joshua can manipulate weather.
Trained as a combat medic by the U.S. Army, he later becomes a licensed physician.
Other versions
An alternate universe variant of Joshua Clay appears in Teen Titans: Earth One as a member of S.T.A.R. Labs.Teen Titans: Earth One #1. DC Comics.
In other media
Joshua Clay appears in Doom Patrol, portrayed by Alimi Ballard. This version was a member of a 1950s incarnation of the Doom Patrol before they were defeated by Mr. Nobody. Following this, Clay became a caretaker to his incapacitated teammates.
References
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External links
- {{comicbookdb|type=character|id=2783|title=Tempest (Joshua Clay)}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060813093158/http://www.mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/cosmic/d.html Cosmic Teams: Doom Patrol]
- [http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=tempest DCU guide Tempest Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060907234112/http://www.dcuguide.com/who.php?name=tempest |date=2006-09-07 }}
- [https://archive.today/20130120083834/http://www.dcuguide.com/JLQ/JLQ_017.php DCU Guide: Justice League Quarterly #17]
- [http://www.fanzing.com/mag/fanzing32/feature1.shtml Fanzing #32: Diversity In The DC Universe: 1961-1979] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708191851/http://www.fanzing.com/mag/fanzing32/feature1.shtml |date=2018-07-08 }}
- [http://www.sequart.com/columns/?col=22 Sequential Art review of Doom Patrol #31]
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