Joshua Clay, also known as Tempest, is a fictional character, a member of the

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published by

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. Created by

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and

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, he first appeared in '' Showcase'' #94 (August 1977). Joshua Clay appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the ''

'' television series for

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played by Alimi Ballard.

Fictional character biography

Joshua Clay originates from Brownsville, a slum in

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. 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

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, 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. However, he eventually retires and becomes a physician. 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. Joshua is temporarily resurrected as a

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in ''

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'' and permanently resurrected in ''

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'' continuity reboot.

Powers and abilities

Joshua 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

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, 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 ''

'', portrayed by Alimi Ballard. This version was a member of a 1950s incarnation of the

before they were defeated by Mr. Nobody. Following this, Clay became a caretaker to his incapacitated teammates.

References

External links

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Cosmic Teams: Doom Patrol

DCU guide Tempest Biography

DCU Guide: ''Justice League Quarterly'' #17

Fanzing #32: Diversity In The DC Universe: 1961-1979

Sequential Art review of ''Doom Patrol'' #31
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