List of DC Comics characters: H
Hackett
[edit]Hackett is a former pilot of the Royal Air Force who later became a henchman of the heroin manufacturer China White.[1] Decades prior, he manipulated Oliver Queen into investing in illegal offshore accounts.[2]
Hackett in other media
[edit]Two characters loosely based on Hackett, David "Dave" Hackett and his son Sam Hackett, appear in Arrow, portrayed by Ben Cotton and Luke Camilleri respectively. The former worked as a bodyguard for Robert Queen while the latter is a former minor criminal and electrical engineer. In flashbacks, Dave accompanied Robert on his yacht, the Queen's Gambit, as part of a business trip to China. However, the ship sank and Dave, Robert, and Robert's son Oliver were left adrift on a raft until Robert killed Dave and himself to ensure Oliver's survival. In the present, Sam hacks the DA office's computer and obtains unredacted transcripts of Oliver's therapy sessions, through which Sam discovers his father's fate and plots revenge on Oliver. After Sam hacks Star City's power grid, Oliver attempts to calm him by telling his side of the story, but Sam refuses to stand down until Dinah Drake destroys Sam's machine and Sam is arrested.
Sebastian Hady
[edit]Sebastian Hady was the corrupt mayor of Gotham City, associated with Carmine Falcone, and eventually killed by the League of Shadows.[3]
Sebastian Hady in other media
[edit]Sebastian Hady appears in The Penguin, portrayed by Rhys Coiro. This version was a councilman with a gambling addiction that used public money to pay for his gambling debts.
Matt Hagen
[edit]Jack Haly
[edit]Jack Haly (also known as C.C. Haly) is the ringmaster of Haly's Circus, which Dick Grayson and his family worked for. When the circus came to Gotham City, Haly was confronted by Tony Zucco, who demanded protection money and murdered Dick's parents after he refused.[4]
Jack Haly in other media
[edit]- Jack Haly appears in the Batman: The Animated Series two-part episode "Robin's Reckoning", voiced by an uncredited Ed Gilbert.
- Jack Haly appears in Young Justice, voiced by Stephen Root.[5]
- Jack Haly makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. This version's design is similar to the Young Justice version.
Carter Hall
[edit]Hank Hall
[edit]Hector Hall
[edit]Catherine Hamilton
[edit]Catherine Hamilton-Kane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Following the death of his wife Gabrielle "Gabi" Kane, Jacob Kane later remarried Hamilton Rifle Company heiress Catherine Hamilton who became Kate Kane and Beth Kane's stepmother.[6]
Catherine Hamilton in other media
[edit]- Catherine Hamilton-Kane appears in Batwoman, portrayed by Elizabeth Anweis.[7] This version is a defense contractor and the CEO of Hamilton Dynamics who later sacrifices herself to save her stepsister Mary Hamilton after they are poisoned by Alice.
- Catherine Hamilton-Kane appears in Gotham Knights, voiced by Liz Burnette.[8] This version became the commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department sometime after the death of James Gordon and does not share his support towards vigilantism.
Emil Hamilton
[edit]Harbinger
[edit]Digger Harkness
[edit]Harlequin
[edit]Harlequin's Son
[edit]Harlequin's Son is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
He is the son of Molly Mayne / Harlequin and an unknown man, and utilized the former's technology to become a villain. However, he eventually reforms and becomes an actor before mysteriously disappearing.[9]
In Flashpoint Beyond, Harlequin's Son is among the thirteen missing Golden Age superheroes who are kidnapped by the Time Masters before eventually being returned to his own time when the pods they were in failed and caused history to rebuild around them. He is later transported to the present day and becomes an ally of the Justice Society of America.[10][11]
Harley Quinn
[edit]Harm
[edit]Harm (William Hayes) is a teenage supervillain in the DC Universe. Created by writer Peter David and artist Todd Nauck, he first appeared in Young Justice #4 (January 1999). The character is the brother and killer of Greta Hayes / Secret, and possesses superhuman physical attributes and illusion-casting abilities derived from a deal with the demon Buzz.
Harm in other media
[edit]- Harm appears in the Young Justice (2010) episode "Secrets", voiced by Benjamin Diskin.[12] This version wields the Sword of Beowulf, having killed Greta to obtain it as it can only be wielded by someone who is purely good or evil. Eventually, Greta's spirit forces him to confront his guilt over his actions, after which he loses the sword and is arrested.
- Harm appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[13]
Kurt Hartmann
[edit]Hat
[edit]| First appearance | Action Comics #775 (February 2001) |
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| Created by | Joe Kelly, Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen |
The Hat (Rampotatek) is a wannabe superhero in the DC Universe. He is a Japanese member of the Elite who wields a hat powered by demonic magic. The team's violent actions lead them into conflict with Superman, during which they are stripped of their powers.[14]
Hat in other media
[edit]- The Hat appears in Supergirl, portrayed by Louis Ozawa Changchien. This version is an alien whose namesake utilizes fifth-dimensional energy as it previously belonged to his friend Mister Mxyzptlk.
- The Hat appears in Superman vs. The Elite, voiced by Andrew Kishino.[15]
Hauhet
[edit]| First appearance | Future State: Justice League #1 (2021) |
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| Created by | Ram V & Marcio Takara |
| Teams | Ogdoad Doctor Fate |
| Abilities | Hauhet's divine sphere of influence includes infinity, time, and eternity, allowing her to see through time and the multiverse and can bestow such powers to the Helm of Fate. |
Hauhet is the fictionalized version of the Egyptian entity of the same name, appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A contemporary of Nabu in association with Doctor Fate, she acts as the patron deity within the Helm of Fate to Khalid Nassour. She first appears in Future State: Justice League #1 within an alternate future parallel to the mainstream comic universe although she would later make her mainstream appearance in Justice League Dark Annual #2 (2022).
In the mainstream comic universe, Hauhet makes a brief appearance, the aforementioned event taking place years after; she is revealed to be the entity responsible for sending visions to Khalid Nassour, depicting the fall of the Tower of Fate through the machinations of Merlin and Arion. Upon further study, Khalid also learns that Merlin will bargain a deal with Jason Blood, in which will lead to him betraying Justice League Dark and himself despite insisting otherwise. She later arranges a meeting with Diana through Doctor Fate's ankhs, having Diana act as a messenger for the urgency of the situation and warning him and the Justice League Dark to not allow Merlin access to the Helm of Fate. Both Wonder Woman and Khalid are initially skeptical of her nature and intentions.[16]
Other versions of Hauhet
[edit]An alternate timeline variant of Hauhet appears in DC Future State.[17]
Hawk
[edit]Hawkgirl
[edit]Hawkman
[edit]Hawkwoman
[edit]Head
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The Head is an alien in the DC Universe. The character, created by Gail Simone and Grant Morrison, first appeared in Brave New World #1, 2006.
Within the context of the stories, the Head is stranded on Earth after a failed plot by the microscopic alien race the Waiting to conquer it.
Headhunter
[edit]There have been two different characters named the Headhunter in DC Comics.
Mercenary
[edit]The Headhunter is a mercenary and nemesis of Batman who is hired by criminal Vincent Morelli to kill Commissioner Gordon.[18]
In the DC Rebirth relaunch, Headhunter is killed by Swamp Thing.[19]
Moreland McShane
[edit]Another mercenary/serial killer called Headhunter (Detective Moreland McShane) appeared in the Catwoman books. A former Marine, McShane is assigned to catch Catwoman by Gordon, but falls for her leading to her rejecting him once he knows her true identity. McShane is killed aboard Babylon Towers, leading Catwoman to report his body to the GCPD.[20]
Hawkman villain
[edit]This Headhunter was a warrior shaman who used Nth Metal weapons. He developed a particular fascination with Hawkman, to the point of reanimating the bones of his previous incarnations.
Headhunter in other media
[edit]An original incarnation of the Headhunter named Wendell appears in the Gotham episode "A Day in the Narrows", portrayed by Kyle Vincent Terry. This version temporarily replaced Victor Zsasz as the Penguin's security counsel.
Heat Wave
[edit]Hector Hammond
[edit]William Heller
[edit]Hellhound
[edit]Hellhound is the name of three fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Kai
[edit]Kai was the best student in the Armless Master's dojo in Gotham City. He later became a thief, mercenary, and enemy of Catwoman before being killed during a meeting of Gotham gang bosses.
Jack Chifford
[edit]A second Hellhound, Jack Chifford, is introduced in Villains United as a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains. During Salvation Run, he is killed and eaten by "lion-lizards" while stranded on another planet.
Hellhound III
[edit]In 2011, "The New 52" rebooted the DC universe. Hellhound appears as a member of Cheetah's Menagerie.[21]
Hellhound in other media
[edit]- Hellhound makes a non-speaking appearance in the Justice League Unlimited episode "Grudge Match" as a participant in Roulette's "Meta-Brawl".
- Hellhound appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[13]
- Hellhound makes a non-speaking appearance in Batman: Bad Blood as Heretic's bodyguard.
Inspector Henderson
[edit]Inspector Henderson is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. William Henderson first appeared on radio and television before appearing in the Action Comics #440 where he is adapted by Elliot S! Maggin, Curt Swan, Bob Oksner.
William Henderson
[edit]After appearing on television and radio, Inspector William Henderson was introduced in the comics.[22] When he did, he was once again as Superman's main police contact.[23]
He also appeared in issues of the first Black Lightning series where it is revealed that he has a son named Andrew who is a member of the 100.[24]
In The New Adventures of Superboy #6 (June 1980), a younger version of the character was introduced. Detective-Sergeant Henderson visited Smallville in an attempt to convince Superboy to relocate to Metropolis, where the rate and volume of crime was much higher. Henderson was unsuccessful, although the Boy of Steel would relocate to Metropolis upon reaching adulthood and becoming Superman.
Since John Byrne's 1986 Man of Steel miniseries, Inspector Henderson's role has been reduced somewhat, in favor of newer characters Dan Turpin and Maggie Sawyer. Currently, Henderson is Metropolis' police commissioner.
Mike Henderson
[edit]Supergirl (vol. 5) #37 (March 2009) introduces Inspector Mike Henderson, an African-American detective who heads the Metropolis Metacrimes Division, one of two units replacing Sawyer and Turpin's Special Crimes Unit (the other being the Science Police).
Inspector Henderson in other media
[edit]- Inspector Henderson was created for The Adventures of Superman, in which he was Superman's police contact.[24] Mainly used as a sounding board in that capacity, the only detail about Henderson's personal life that was revealed was that he had a son named Ray.[24] Inspector Henderson was voiced by Matt Crowley and later by Earl George.
- Inspector Henderson appears in Adventures of Superman, portrayed by Robert Shayne.[25] This version is a member of the Metropolis Police Department and is a friend of the Daily Planet staff, often working with them on crime investigations. In the episode "The Talking Clue", Inspector Henderson has a teenage son named Ray (portrayed by Richard Shackleton).
- Inspector Henderson appears in the Superman (1988) episode "Night of the Living Shadows".
- Inspector Henderson appears in the first season of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, portrayed variously by Mel Winkler, Brent Jennings, and Richard Belzer.
- Inspector Henderson appears in the Superman: The Animated Series episode "Feeding Time", voiced again by Mel Winkler.[26] This version is the police commissioner of the Metropolis Police Department.
- Inspector Henderson appears in Black Lightning, portrayed by Damon Gupton.[27] Throughout the series, he deduces Black Lightning and Thunder's secret identities and is promoted to Deputy Chief and chief of police. In the third season finale "The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation", Henderson is killed by a Markovian soldier.
John Henry
[edit]| First appearance | DC: The New Frontier #3 (May 2004) |
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| Created by | Darwyn Cooke |
| Abilities | Uses sledgehammers |
| Aliases | John Wilson |
John Wilson, also known as John Henry, is a fictional DC Comics superhero who appeared in DC: The New Frontier.
John Henry was a veteran of the Korean War whose family was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. Devastated by the events and blamed for the murders, John forged two iron sledgehammers, donned an executioner's hood, and became a vigilante before eventually being captured and killed.[28]
In The New Golden Age, John Henry's history is integrated into the main timeline. One of his sledgehammers is found by an unnamed old man and given to a youth who takes the name John Henry Jr.[9]
John Henry Jr.
[edit]John Henry Jr. is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
John Henry Irons has a great-uncle of the same name who was inspired by the vigilante John Henry after he was given one of John Henry's sledgehammers by a mysterious old man. After he brought the last of John Henry's murderers to justice, John Henry Jr. was kidnapped by the Time Masters when trying to look for the other sledgehammer that John Henry Jr. wielded.[9] John Henry Jr. was among the 13 missing Golden Age superheroes that were returned to their own time when the pods they are in failed causing history to be rewritten around them.[10] However, John Henry Jr. ended up a prisoner of the Childminder. He and the other missing sidekicks are eventually rescued by Stargirl and transported to the present day.[29]
John Henry Jr. was hooked up with his grandnephew and his great-grandniece Natasha Irons.[30] Mister Terrific later mentioned that John Henry Jr. is officially with his relatives.[31]
Heretic
[edit]Heretic (also known as "Fatherless") is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics debuting in Batman and Robin #12 (July 2010). He was created by Grant Morrison and David Finch.[32]
Heretic is an operative of Leviathan who wears a steel bat-shaped mask and armor.[33] He would later be revealed to be a genetically modified adult clone of Damian Wayne created by Talia al Ghul which maintained an infantile face and immense strength.[34] Talia later seemingly kills Heretic after he kills Damian.[35]
Later, Heretic returns under the title of "The Other" having claimed a League of Assassins Lazarus Pit from the previous owner. Heretic/Other destroys Titans Tower, kills Lady Vic, and hires Lobo to kidnap Damian. He is defeated by Robin and falls into a crevice.[36]
Heretic in other media
[edit]- Heretic appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[13]
- Heretic appears in Batman: Bad Blood, voiced by Travis Willingham.[37] This version was part of a project established by Ra's al Ghul to create a worthy soldier for the League of Assassins, with the Mad Hatter programming his mind. Heretic is later killed by Talia al Ghul after a failed attempt to gain independence.
Richard Hertz
[edit]Jinny Hex
[edit]| First appearance | Batman Giant #4 (December 2018) |
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| Created by | Brian Michael Bendis and Nick Derrington |
| Abilities | Uses guns and inherited some of her grandfather's divine powers |
| Aliases | Virginia Hex |
Virginia "Jinny" Hex is a fictional DC Comics superheroine. She is the granddaughter of Jonah Hex and a member of Young Justice. She first appeared in Batman Giant #4 (December 2018).
Jonah Hex
[edit]Hippolyta
[edit]Paul Hoben
[edit]Cecile Horton
[edit]Cecile Horton is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Cary Bates and Carmine Infantino, and first appeared in The Flash #332 (April 1984). She was the defense attorney for Barry Allen / Flash for Professor Zoom's murder in "The Trial of the Flash" storyline.
Cecile Horton in other media
[edit]A loose interpretation of Cecile Horton appears in The Flash, portrayed by Danielle Nicolet.[38] This version is a defense attorney who goes on to enter a relationship with Joe West after helping solve metahuman crimes and helping Team Flash on several occasions. Later in the series, she gains the metahuman abilities of telepathy and telekinesis and becomes the superhero Virtue.
Hourman
[edit]Professor Hughes
[edit]Professor Hughes (first name unknown) in a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Professor Hughes was a professor at Midwestern University. Jay Garrick worked under him while performing experiments that eventually gave him super-speed.[39][40]
In The New Golden Age, Hughes is reimagined as Doctor Elemental, a supervillain and member of the Injustice Society who wields element-manipulating armor.[41][42]
Human Cannonball
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The Human Cannonball (Ryan Chase) is a superhero in the DC Universe. The character, created by Tom DeFalco and Win Mortimer, first appeared in Superman Family #188 (March 1978). Within the context of the stories, the Human Cannonball grew up in the circus and is a friend of Lois Lane. He has no superhuman powers, but can fly using an advanced jet-pack—he wears a cannonball-shaped helmet to allow him to crash into his targets head-on.
Ma Hunkel
[edit]Maxine Hunkel
[edit]Huntress
[edit]Hush
[edit]Beryl Hutchinson
[edit]Hyathis
[edit]David Hyde
[edit]Hyena
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The Hyena is the name of two fictional supervillains published by DC Comics. The first Hyena debuted in Firestorm #4 (September 1978) and was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom.[43] The second Hyena debuted in The Fury of Firestorm #10 (March 1983) and was created by Conway and Pat Broderick. Both are werehyenas who transform when under great emotional stress.
The first Hyena, Summer Day, joined the Peace Corps as a result of relational issues with her father and was turned into a werehyena after an accident in Africa. Taking the name the Hyena, Summer returned to America and began attacking both criminals and police officers. A result of her condition is a steadily progressing madness.[44]
The second Hyena, Jivan Shi, was a psychiatrist whom Summer Day had fallen in love with while he was attempting to treat her werehyena condition. One night, as Summer and Jivan were embracing, Summer transformed and infected him with the werehyena curse.[45] According to The Fury of Firestorm #10–13, the madness suffered by the werehyenas is one's bestial side taking over, coupled with an exaggeration of negative emotions.
In Infinite Crisis, Deadshot killed one of the Hyenas after a prison breakout[46] and the other appeared as a member of the Injustice League in One Year Later before being killed by Parademons.[47]
A pack of at least five new werehyenas, presumably suffering from the same curse as Summer and Jivan, were seen in San Francisco before being defeated and cured.[48]
In 2011, The New 52 rebooted the DC universe. The Hyenas are reintroduced as mercenaries who possess superhuman physical abilities derived from special drugs.[49]
In Forever Evil, the Summer Day incarnation of Hyena appears as a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains.[50]
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