With the dog days of summer bearing down, the next few months are shaping up as an integral stretch for the immediate future of the DC brand. With many anticipated projects such as the DC League of Super-Pets, The Sandman TV series, and Black Adam on the horizon, DC looks to build off the momentum of recent successes like The Batman and Peacemaker.
zodiac signs of astrology. Additionally, certain supervillains mesh effortlessly with their sidekicks in the stars, providing clear parallels to astute comic readers.
Aries - Atrocitus
Infused with the zodiac ambition and courage of the ram, Atros will survive the 'Massacre of Sector 666' and assertively begin his campaign of vengeance as the first Red Lantern, Atrocitus. Aries often vests significance on the knowledge of self, leading to great empowerment, which Atrocitus coupled with his rage, becoming a force in the universe.
Unlike his famous Super-Pet, Atrocitus's stubborn inability to take direction from others means he doesn't often work well with in groups. Sadly, Aries's intense ambition and dedication are deformed in Atrocitus's quest for revenge against the Guardians, becoming twisted and spewed forth as impatience and over-aggression, negatives every Bighorn must meet head-on.
Taurus - Darkseid
Every cosmic bull knows nothing worthwhile comes easily, which is why the New-God Ruler of Apokolips never shies away from locking horns in pursuit of the ultimate prize. Endowed with an unshakeable will and devotion, Darkseid charges towards his true goal, control of all life, throughout the Multiverse, through the Anti-Life Equation.
Feeding off Taurus energies leaves Darkseid undaunted in his pursuit of Anti-Life, bringing him into various conflicts with DC superheroes over the years. Brahman and practical, Darkseid will delegate many things to his underlings, such as DeSaad, Granny Goodness, and Steppenwolf, while he pursues the annihilation of free will across the Multiverse.
Gemini - Deathstroke
A career military tactician and swordsmen of the highest caliber, Slade Wilson, would utilize the smarts and motivation of Castor and Pollux Troy, surviving his government experimentation to reforge himself as the world's deadliest assassin, Deathstroke.
Many astute fans recognize Deathstroke's unpredictable stances, whether it's his moral com constantly floundering back and forth between his villainous and anti-hero ways or his attempt to juggle the life of a mercenary with the life of a husband and father. While accomplished, this unknown, coupled with his other traits, shows Deathstroke as the embodiment of the Twins.
Cancer - Black Adam
As the fourth sign of the zodiac, Cancer imbues those born under it with a natural intuition, further strengthened by the accompanying resilience that radiates within them. Displaying these traits, Teth-Adam will acquire powers from the wizard Shazam and become Black Adam. In addition, the "Home Equals Heart" Cancer values solid familial bonds, which Adam certainly holds in high esteem.
Conversely, Adam's strong emotional attachments to his homeland of Kahndaq and his desire to protect his family turn destructive, resulting in their demise. Grief-stricken, Adam becomes despotic as his crustacean-empowered internalizations spurn him into mayhem. Ultimately, Adam would come full circle, finding redemption in the family dynamic foundational to Cancer.
Leo - Sinestro
Displaying Panthera's proactive, proud, and self-assured ambition, Thaal Sinestro would lead the Green Lantern Corps before his pride led him to the yellow battery of Fear on Qward. Leading with a tactical acumen on the frontlines while founding the Sinestro Corps, Sinestro would sway many Lanterns exuding Leo's leadership.
Unfortunately, Sinestro proved susceptible to his delusions of self-grandeur after falling under the sway of Parallax, igniting the Sinestro Corps War. Additionally, Sinestro also manifests a stubborn unwillingness to heed the wisdom of others, like his friend Hal Jordan, unable to hear the whispers of his impending defeat over the sound of his mighty roar.
Virgo - Brainiac
Practical and scholarly, great Coluan scientist Vril Dox will create the advanced AI, COMPUTO. Then, using it and Virgo's highly analytical cosmic energies, Dox will look into the Fifth Dimension, seeing only death and despair. Finally, seeing no other option, Dox will merge with COMPUTO and become Brainiac.
Ultimately, Brainiac's critical analysis of 'the Multitude' and its mysteries proved principle in his dark evolution. Birthing his obsession to preserve the greatest cities in the Multiverse, the Collector of Worlds must learn a lesson many Virgos must, that chasing perfection leads to perpetual disappointment and dissatisfaction.
Libra - Gorilla Grodd
Social and fair-minded, Libra, the astrological bearer of the scales, finds an undeniable synergy with the strangely unique Flash antagonist Gorilla Grodd. Demonstrating this cosmic balance, Grodd will rule justly, garnering the loyalty of the inhabitants of Gorilla City, like General Silverback, by telepathically soaking the primal urges of his 'troop,' preventing their devolution.
Forever seeking balance, the scales leave Grodd bearing all the primal powers of Gorilla City, fueling chaos within and bringing him into conflict with many superheroes. Sometimes, Grodd has been thwarted not by the Flash or Aquaman but by his zodiac, and a scheme concocted too intricately, factoring in every possible scenario.
Scorpio - Ra's Al Ghul
Drawn to the esoteric, Scorpios seek out the mysteries of life and the universe, undaunted. Patient and secretive, the head of the Demon Ra's Al Ghul's unwavering dedication to ridding the world of the evil and decadence of humanity leads him to establish the ruthless League of Assassins, plotting the cycle of civilization and assuring his will is done.
Focused on beginnings and endings, those born under the eighth sign of the zodiac are fueled with a ion that demands they see their commitments through, beginning to end. In the case of Ra's, the continued use of the Lazarus Pits will warp his intentions over generations, giving way to the more malevolent, manipulative trappings of the predatory arachnid of the stars.
Sagittarius - Lex Luthor
Founder of LexCorp, born under the watchful eye of the archer, Lex Luthor ranks among the two most intelligent men in DC comics. Creative and adventurous, Lex is seemingly always pushing the boundaries of science and morality in the DC universe, clashing with Superman, the Justice League, and anyone else impeding his road to greatness.
Unfortunately, trailblazing and independence go hand in hand, whereas Lex has repeatedly demonstrated his inability to play well with others. With Sagittarius' lack of tact and questionable diplomatic etiquette, Lex often falls victim to various potential speedbumps for all Orions.
Capricorn - General Zod
Structured and motivated, Capricorn identifies the components to succeed and sets about them with diligence few can match. Dru-Zod, a former Kryptonian general, possesses a righteous fire that saw him authoritatively impose order on Krypton. Zod escapes imprisonment in the Phantom Zone and displays goat loyalty to his followers and family still trapped within, vowing their freedom and a new home.
Unfortunately, traits like discipline and ion can become eschewed by revenge, deluding Capricorns, like Zod, into unattainable goals. As unrelenting as he is unforgiving, Zod proved able to hold a grudge for Zor-El, so lasting it outlived their planet, displaying the sometimes-unforgiving angst Capricorn must be wary against.
Aquarius - Bane
Arguably one of the most recognizable DC supervillains, the water bearer of DC Comics, Bane will appear during the Knightfall story, displaying the analytical and action-oriented soul common to Aquarius. Such traits allowed the big picture thinking Bane to perceive the minute weaknesses of Batman and devise a strategy to do what no other villain had been able to do and break Batman.
However, in his uncompromising pursuit of ruling Gotham, Bane shows his Aquarian inclinations via his perpetual cold detachment. This frostiness allows Bane justification for his deplorable acts and leaves no room for partners or allies in his life, only venom and victory.
Pisces - Professor Zoom
Pisces often seek occupations like artists and scientists, where their strengths are best employed. Revealing his piscatory urgings, genius Eobard Thawne reengineers residual particles from the old costume of the Flash, Barry Allen, to create the 'Negative Speed Force.' Thawne takes the moniker, Professor Zoom, using violence to coax the Flash through various timelines to realize their 'special' bond.
Forever emotionally driven, Zoom's scarlet obsession and need for friendship and respect from the Flash will leave him deluded and oversensitive, both potential pitfalls to Pisces. Ultimately, this will fuel Zoom's fishy desire to escape his reality and his eventual downfall at the hands of the Flash.