Who Is Monarch? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Monarch is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Hank Hall, with over 69 comic issue appearances. A tyrant from an unpleasant future. It is soon realised that he was originally one of Earth's renowned heroes who fell to evil and became the Monarch.

Who is Monarch?

History There have been several incarnations of the Monarch. All of whom have been portrayed as a super villain despite originally having a history of super heroism. Hank Hall Hank Hall 's Monarch The original Monarch was a tyrant from a future dystopian Earth. He chose scientist Matthew Ryder for a time-traveling experiment that would change the latter into Waverider . Waverider, knowing Monarch was originally a hero that turns evil in 1991, goes back in time to that year to prevent Monarch from ever coming to power. Monarch follows Waverider, without his knowledge, to stop his plans. He hides his surveillance of Waverider until the latter makes physical contact with Captain Atom , and battles the Justice League. During the battle he kidnaps Dawn Granger and escapes, pursued by Hank Hall .

Key facts

Monarch is of human origin and first appeared in "Darktime". The character is published by DC Comics. With 69 recorded issue appearances, Monarch ranks among the most featured characters in comics.