Who Is Mercy Graves? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mercy Graves is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Mercedes Graves, with over 268 comic issue appearances. Mercy Graves is Lex Luthor's private bodyguard, chauffeur, and personal assistant.

Who is Mercy Graves?

Origin Mercy Graves' past is unclear before she came to work for Lex Luthor . Whatever her origin, she found work as his bodyguard and assistant, and has remained loyal to him for many years. Creation Mercy Graves was created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini as part of Superman: The Animated Series . Character Evolution The DCAU In her original medium, Graves was a brunette of average strength and above-average intelligence. She was introduced as a former leader of a gang of thieves, who had stolen Luthor's briefcase. Impressed, he offered her employment, which she took. Their relationship was implied to be more than platonic in nature. Modern Age When introduced to the comics, Graves became a blonde, and was an Amazon , having above-average strength, agility, and other attributes common to Amazons.

Key facts

Mercy Graves is of human origin and first appeared in "All-New Comics Stories!; The Man of Steel Speaks!; The Hero File: Wonder Woman". The character is published by DC Comics. With 268 recorded issue appearances, Mercy Graves ranks among the most featured characters in comics.