Who Is Harm? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Harm is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Wiiliam Hayes, with over 21 comic issue appearances. One of the most ruthless, deadliest, and recurring enemies ever faced by Young Justice. Harm was arguably their greatest nemesis and inextricably tied to the youthful band of heroes due to the fact that he is Secret's brother and also the one who killed her, cursing her with her powers.

Who is Harm?

Origin The adopted brother of Greta Hayes, Billy Hayes sacrificed her life to a demon in a ritual to gain superpowers and unknowingly cursed her to become Secret . Dedicated to becoming the Greatest Supervillain of All Time, he has fought Young Justice and his sister Secret on numerous occasions, even returning from the dead to do so. Creation Created by Peter David and Todd Nauck . History Orphaned as a child, Billy would ultimately be adopted by a middle-class couple, Burt and Ellen Hayes who had a child of their own, Greta. Despite being raised in a wonderful environment with two loving parents and a sister who adored him, Billy concealed dark sociopathic tendencies and his overwhelming ambition: to become the Greatest Supervillain of All Time. Shhh! It's a Secret! He began cataloging information of superheroes and their weaknesses into his own "Book of Blood" and searching for a way to acquire superpowers of his own. He ultimately succeeded by contacting the demon Buzz and he would kill his own sister, Greta in demonic bargain to gain power in exchange. Unknowingly, he condemned Greta to become Secret ; as her soul was too pure to be cast into Hell and yet due to the manner of .

Key facts

Harm is of other origin and first appeared in "Harm's Way". The character is published by DC Comics. With 21 recorded issue appearances, Harm ranks among the most featured characters in comics.