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Elder Martin | |
Continuity: | DC Universe |
Notability: | Antagonist |
Type: | Cult leader |
Gender: | Male |
Race: | Human |
Location: | Liberty, Iowa |
Associations: | Resurrection Crusade Tongues of Fire |
Known relatives: | Mary Martin [1] |
Status: | Status unknown |
First: | Hellblazer #4 |
Elder Martin is a fictional cult leader and an antagonist featured in comic books published by DC Comics. He is associated with the Constantine line of titles and first appeared in Hellblazer #4 in April, 1988.
Biography[]
Elder Martin was the leader of the Resurrection Crusade. He was also the father of Mary Martin, aka "Zed", whom was regarded by the Crusade as "The Mary". Elder Martin led a splinter group of the Crusaders known as the Tongues of Fire to the home of Ray Monde in Camden where Zed had been staying. While Martin abducted Zed, his lieutenants brutalized Monde, ultimately killing him.
Abilities[]
- Charisma: Elder Martin has the ability to command respect and influence people. Despite this ability, the guy is still a total a-hole.
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Elder Martin was created by writer Jamie Delano and artist John Ridgway.
Appearances[]
See also[]
Hellblazer media
The World of Hellblazer
Miscellaneous
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Also known as "Zed" and "The Mary"; Daughter, alive.