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| Dian Belmont | |
| Aliases: | Sandman |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Notability: | Supporting character |
| Type: | Socialite |
| Gender: | Female |
| Race: | Human |
| Location: | Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Known relatives: | Larry Belmont [1] Sanderson Hawkins [2] |
| Status: | Deceased |
| First: | Adventure Comics #47 |
| Final: | JSA Secret Files & Origins #1 |
Dian Belmont is a fictional socialite and a supporting character featured in comic books published by DC Comics. She is associated with the character of Wesley Dodds, aka the Sandman, and first appeared in Adventure Comics #47 in February, 1940. She made recurring appearances in Sandman vignettes in that series and also made numerous appearances in Sandman Mystery Theatre, which was published under DC's Vertigo imprint from 1993 to 1999.
Biography[]
Abilities[]
- Aviation: Although she never received any training in aviation, Dian appears to have a natural talent for flying an airplane. [3]
- Investigation: Having spent so much time with Wesley Dodds, Dian developed skills as an amateur detective.
- Writing: As an older woman, Dian Belmont became a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of mystery novels.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Dian Belmont was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Ogden Whitney.
- On occasion, Dian Belmont's first name has been spelled as "Diane".
- Dian Belmont designed the purple and yellow superhero costume that Wesley Dodds wore during his time in the All-Star Squadron. The world has yet to forgive her.
Appearances[]
- Adventure Comics 61
- JSA Secret Files & Origins 1 (Death revealed)
- Sandman Mystery Theatre 1
- Sandman Mystery Theatre 2
- Sandman Mystery Theatre 3
- Sandman Mystery Theatre 4
- New York World's Fair Comics 2
See also[]
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References[]
- ↑ Father, presumably deceased.
- ↑ Nephew. Also known as Sandy, the Golden Boy & Sand.
- ↑ Adventure Comics 61