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Steppenwolf was a general of Apokolips's military.
History
Steppenwolf served as commander of his master Darkseid's Parademons for many years. During Apokolips's first invasion of Earth, Steppenwolf spearheaded the invasion force, and was also given the particular task of capturing Superman. However, the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit led by Dan Turpin helped Superman turn the tide.[1]
Steppenwolf later commanded an invasion of a planet as part of Darkseid's continuous search for the Anti-Life Equation. However, his battle fleet was ambushed by an armada from New Genesis, and he was forced to retreat. Steppenwolf was unable to escape, but managed to update Darkseid on the situation. Darkseid commended the general for all his years of service, and ordered him to destroy as many as he could in the time left. Steppenwolf was killed while acknowledging the order. Orion then sent his flagship to Apokolips via boom tube, where it crashed into a fire pit, causing considerable damage.[2]
Weapons and equipment
His weapons of choice are a cable snare and an electro-axe. He rides a hover-bike into battle.
Background information
Darkseid's uncle, Steppenwolf was commander of Apokolips' military. But when Darkseid was plotting to take power for himself, he decided to incite a war between Apokolips and New Genesis and take over amidst the chaos. Darkseid convinced Steppenwolf to go to New Genesis and hunt its people for sport. Steppenwolf ended up killing the wife of Izaya the Inheritor (later, Highfather) and the bloody war began. Without Steppenwolf or Heggra, Darkseid took power. Izaya then killed Steppenwolf to avenge his wife. However, Darkseid was able to resurrect Steppenwolf with Apokoliptian technology and placed him in command of his military again.
Appearances
Superman: The Animated Series
Justice League
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fogel, Rich (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (February 14, 1998). "Apokolips... Now!, Part II". Superman: The Animated Series. Season 2. Episode 26 (airdate). Episode 35 (production). Kids WB!.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fogel, Rich (writer) & Timm, Bruce (story) & Riba, Dan (director) (July 5, 2003). "Twilight, Part I". Justice League. Season 2. Episode 1 (airdate). Episode 31 (production). Cartoon Network.
External links
- Steppenwolf at Wikipedia
- Steppenwolf at the DC Database
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