

Out of the JLA Satellite in preparation of the new JLA's arrival. (JLA #1) - Obsidian and his former Justice LeagueĪmerica teammates Nuklon, Metamorpho and Ice Maiden cleared their possessions Obsidian was among the heroes who attended a memorial service for Green Lantern To spend time with their father if this was really the end of the world. He was joined by Obsidian and Jade, who wanted to make sure they got Frozen oceans causedĮarthquakes, and Sentinel saved a number of citizens in Japan from theĪftermath. TheĮater engulfed the sun, leading to worldwide cooling. The heroes discussed different ways to deal with the menace. Planets, and she was there to warn the heroes that the Sun-Eater was headed She'd seen the Sun-Eater snuff out the sun of countless Superman organized a summit of superheroes, including Obsidian, to listen to anĪlien named Dusk. During the battle Scarabus ripped a number of holes in Obsidian's shadow-form, leaving him trapped in his shadow-state. (Justice League America #93, 94) - Obsidian and the JLA fought Scarabus to save the life of Power-Girl's baby. (Justice League America #0) - Obsidian and Nuklon answered an open invitation to join the newly assembled Justice League America. Heroes confounded until Jeremy, who directed the commercial, found McEscher's He used a projector to create illusions that had the They wereĪttacked by Mister McEscher, a special effects director who blamed Jade for She had aīlast, but Obsidian, who as accompanying her, thought it was stupid. (Showcase '93 #7) - Jade did a commercial shoot for ArdentĬhris' Jealousy perfume, using her powers to create special effects. (Superman: The Man of Steel #20) - Metropolis Obsidian was among the number of heroes who attended Superman's funeral. Obsidian later had his suspicions about his parentage confirmed by Harlequin I, an old foe of Green Lantern. All were turned down and formed their own team, Infinity, Inc. The twins joined a group of other second-generation super-heroes who applied for membership in the Justice Society of America. They both suspected their true parentage, and intended to become super-heroes under the names of Obsidian and Jade. Todd and his sister Jennie-Lynn Hayden first met. Who physically abused him on a regular basis.

His adoptive father James was an alcoholic As a youth doctors diagnosed him as schizophrenic and (JSA #7 (fb) - BTS) - Todd was born a mutant, imbued with shadow powersīecause his father once absorbed energy from the Shadowlands during a battle Gave them up for adoption, fearing her psychotic personality of Thorn would re-emerge. Husband Green Lantern and after giving birth to twins Todd and Jennie-Lynn she History: When Rose Forrest was pregnant she left her The full-range of Obsian's powers has yet to be revealed. Obsidian could communicate with his sister Jade through a limited form of telepathy. Obsidian could animate the shadows of others or possess people with their own By coming in contact with a victim's shadow he could cause them emotional agony by subjecting them to their innermost fears.

His shadow-form was easily injured by bright light. In shadow-form he could also float and phase through solid objects. As a shadow he had superhuman strength and vitality and could turn any part or all of his body two-dimensional. If he wished he could merge whatever he is wearing with his shadow as well. Obsidian could merge his body with his shadow, turning it completely black. Powers: All of Obsidian's powers stemmed from hisĬonnection with the otherdimensional Shadowlands. (Thorn, mother, deceased), Shirley Rice (adoptive mother)īase of Operations: Stellar Studios, Los Angeles, Californiaįirst Appearance: All-Star Squadron #25 (September, 1983)

(Green Lantern I/Sentinel, father), Molly Mayne Scott (Harlequin I, stepmother), Rose Forrest Sister), James Rice (adoptive father), Jeremy Rice (adoptive brother), Alan Scott Known Relatives: Jennie-Lynn Hayden (Jade, Group Affiliation: formerly Infinity, Inc. Occupation: Adventurer, mechanic, former supervillain
