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Who Is Fever? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Fever (DC Comics): Member of 3rd incarnation of Doom Patrol with the power to increase molecular vibration.

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Fever is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Shyleen Lao, with over 38 comic issue appearances. Member of 3rd incarnation of Doom Patrol with the power to increase molecular vibration.

Who is Fever?

When businessman Thayer Jost acquired the rights to the Doom Patrol name, he set about finding some new members. No one knows how he found Shyleen Lao, or how he recruited her to join his new team. The youngest member of the reformed Doom Patrol, Shyleen's developing heat powers remained erratic, possibly because she was still maturing or because she was untrained. For a brief time she had some control under Robotman but left on her own still struggling with control issues. Shyleen was a complex mix of gumption and adolescent fear. She liked being part of the team amd facing great danger but could also be easily terrified by those same threats. Shyleen floated around the DC Universe since then, until she was captured, brainwashed, and conditioned to fight for the Dark Side Club. She was shot in the head by Club subordinates when her opponent, Ravager, would not kill her after defeating her in battle.

Key facts

Fever is of human origin and first appeared in "We're Doomed". The character is published by DC Comics. With 38 recorded issue appearances, Fever ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fever?

Member of 3rd incarnation of Doom Patrol with the power to increase molecular vibration.

What is Fever's real name?

Fever's real identity is Shyleen Lao.

When did Fever first appear?

Fever first appeared in "We're Doomed".

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