Who Is Question (Sage)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Question (Sage) is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Charles Victor Szasz, with over 441 comic issue appearances. When Vic Sage, a television investigative journalist, encountered stories he couldn't investigate by normal, legal means, he donned a special mask (kept in his belt buckle) that made it appear that he had no face. As the Question, Sage investigated corruption in the face of all danger, leaving a blank "calling card," which, when touched, emitted a smoky question mark.

Who is Question (Sage)?

This article is about Vic Sage, the first person to use the identity of the Question. For the second person to use the name Question, see Renee Montoya . For the New 52 supernatural entity, see The Question . Origin Question's mask Vic Sage is an investigative reporter working for World Wide Broadcasting Co. in Hub City. He is approached by an old friend and ex-professor, Aristotle Rodor , who tells Sage that Rodor's old partner, Dr Arby Twain , is attempting to sell Pseudoderm, which had been tested and found to be dangerous when applied to open wounds, to Third World countries as a form of bandage. Sage wants to expose the scheme; however, he can't investigate without revealing his identity. With the help of Rodor, he creates the identity of the Question, wearing a featureless mask made of Pseudoderm.

Key facts

Question (Sage) is of human origin and first appeared in "Bugs the Squids; Who is the Question?". The character is published by DC Comics. With 441 recorded issue appearances, Question (Sage) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.