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Who Is Nox? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nox (DC Comics): A member of the New Olympians, Nox has power over a dark energy, much like the goddess she is named after.

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Nox is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 13 comic issue appearances. A member of the New Olympians, Nox has power over a dark energy, much like the goddess she is named after.

Who is Nox?

Origin When the insane mob-leader and self fashioned Greek god Maxie Zeus needed agents to disrupt the 1984 Olympics, he contacted the mysterious arms and muscle dealer, the Monitor . Following with the orders, the Monitor contracted assassins for hire and outfitted them after chosen Greek and Roman archetypes. One of these assassins become known as Nox, who would embody the albino mistress of darkness . She was then made a member of Maxie Zeus' team, the New Olympians . Creation Nox and the rest of the New Olympians were created by writer Mike W. Barr, along with artists Bill Anderson and Bill Willingham. She first appeared in 1984's Batman and the Outsiders #14. Major Story Arcs The Olympics Nox and her fellow New Olympians arrived at the Olympics to abduct athlete Lacinia Nitocris and convince her to be Maxie Zeus' bride.

Key facts

Nox is of human origin and first appeared in "Two by Two...". The character is published by DC Comics. With 13 recorded issue appearances, Nox ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nox?

A member of the New Olympians, Nox has power over a dark energy, much like the goddess she is named after.

When did Nox first appear?

Nox first appeared in "Two by Two...".

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