Who Is Onyx? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Onyx is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Onyx Adams, with over 103 comic issue appearances. Highly trained in the martial arts, Onyx first aligned herself with the League of Assassins before reforming and becoming a vigilante. She resides in Gotham City and is considered an ally of the Batman. In The New 52, she is a member of the Outsiders and the leader of the Fist Clan.

Who is Onyx?

Origin 1st costume It is said Onyx Adams grew up amid the gangland violence. Her reputation as a street fighter and hit woman caught the attention of the League of Assassins and was offered membership. Not much is known about Onyx’s time with the League of Assassins before she felt the need to flee from them. However, she was a member of the League alongside such members as Lady Shiva , David Cain , Merlyn and the Bronze Tiger . She first appeared arriving at the Ashram Monastery, pursued by an unknown adversary wanting to end her life. The Ashram's Exalted Master admitted her into the enclave despite its normally all-male status. She was accepted after proving to him her physical prowess and commitment to reform from her old ways. Onyx would leave the Sanctuary due to the death of the Master at the hands an ambitious monk named Lars.

Key facts

Onyx is of human origin and first appeared in "Hill's Descent ; Clash Reunion". The character is published by DC Comics. With 103 recorded issue appearances, Onyx ranks among the most featured characters in comics.