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Who Is Inferno? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Inferno (DC Comics): Inferno (alias Sandy Anderson of the planet Earth) is a fictional character, a superheroine in the DC Comics universe. The character is a former ally

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Inferno is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Sandy Anderson, with over 83 comic issue appearances. Inferno (alias Sandy Anderson of the planet Earth) is a fictional character, a superheroine in the DC Comics universe. The character is a former ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the future, but currently resides in the present day.

Who is Inferno?

Origin The name "Sandy Anderson" comes from when several Legionnaires, including Inferno, were placed in an illusionnary world representing rural 50s America. Where among other things, all their names were Anglicized to names which might have existed then (for instance, Querl Dox became "Earl Docks"). While Sandy Anderson is, for that reason, likely similar to her real name, it is unlikely her true name. Creation Inferno was created by Tom Peyer and Jeff Moy . Inferno was not in the original Legion continuity, although she may have bases on a character named Beauty Blaze who created for the Legion of Super-Villains , but ultimately unused. Character Evolution Reboot / Earth-247 Inferno (Earth-247) As depicted in the post-Zero Hour re-imagining of the LSH storyline, Inferno depicted as a rather bloodthirsty character who initially works for a group called the Workforce . She works alongside Live Wire after he resigns from the Legion. As a member of the Workforce, she shown killing opponents by immolating them, much to the chagrin of Legion members.

Key facts

Inferno is of alien origin and first appeared in "Abra Kadabra to Yankee Doodle Dandy". The character is published by DC Comics. With 83 recorded issue appearances, Inferno ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

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Who is Inferno?

Inferno (alias Sandy Anderson of the planet Earth) is a fictional character, a superheroine in the DC Comics universe. The character is a former ally of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the future, but currently resides in the present day.

What is Inferno's real name?

Inferno's real identity is Sandy Anderson.

When did Inferno first appear?

Inferno first appeared in "Abra Kadabra to Yankee Doodle Dandy".

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