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| The Shark | |
| Aliases: | T.S. Smith [1] The Shark |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Notability: | Antagonist |
| Type: | Supervillain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Race: | Evolved animal |
| Location: | Pacific Ocean |
| Associations: | The Society Suicide Squad [2] |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | Green Lantern, Vol. 2 #24 |
| Actor: | Robert Ridgely |
Karshon is a fictional evolved animal and a recurring antagonist featured in comic books published by DC Comics. He is associated with the Green Lantern line of titles and first appeared in Green Lantern, Volume 2 #24 in October, 1963.
Biography[]
Karshon began life as a normal tiger shark swimming in the Pacific Ocean. A radiation leak from a nearby atomic research facility mutated him, prompting an evolutionary change, that turned him into a half-fish/half-man creature. He developed fantastic psychokinetic powers, as well as enhanced intellect.
Still guided by his animalistic primal need to hunt and kill, Karshon sent his mental energy outward to find a worthy foe. He found Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern. The two fought against one another, but ultimately Hal proved victorious. At the end of the battle, Karshon de-evolved back into a fish-like state. [1]
Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Aquatic respiration
- Enhanced intellect
- Force field generation
- Matter transmutation
- Mind control
- Psychokinesis
- Size-alteration
- Superhuman durability
- Superhuman stamina
- Superhuman strength
- Unique physiology
- Weather control
Skills[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Karshon was created by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane.
- Karshon is not to be confused with Nanaue, who is another shark-like DC Comics super-villain, better known as King Shark.
- The alias T.S. Smith stands for "Tiger Shark".
- Karshon was one of four Green Lantern foes that a living planet created an illusion of in order to confound Hal Jordan. The others were Doctor Polaris, Sinestro, and Sonar. [1]
- Other shark-based villains includes Gunther Hardwicke (a member of the Terrible Trio), Wendy Lawford (Hardwicke's successor), Black Shark, who is a Freedom Fighters villain, Killer Shark, who is a Blackhawk villain, and Great White Shark, who is one of the more odd foes in Batman's rogues gallery. [3]
- The Shark appeared in "The Protector" episode of the All-New Super Friends Hour cartoon series. He was voiced by actor Robert Ridgely.
- The Shark has made appearances in the Justice League Unlimited animated series as a member of Gorilla Grodd's Legion of Doom. He appeared in four episodes as a background character with no dialogue.
See also[]
External Links[]
Appearances[]
Justice League Unlimited
- Justice League Unlimited: I Am Legion
- Justice League Unlimited: To Another Shore
- Justice League Unlimited: Dead Reckoning
- Justice League Unlimited: The Great Brain Robbery
Super Friends
- All-New Super Friends Hour: The Protector
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Green Lantern Vol 2 24
- ↑ Suicide Squad Vol 6 1
- ↑ DC Universe.com. News; "7 DC Sharks Who Are Not King Shark And May Not Even Be Sharks". Jaffe, Alex (January 17th, 2020).