Who Is Slate? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Slate is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 21 comic issue appearances. A brilliant detective who works for the magistrate of the city of Bete Noire.

Who is Slate?

After being a police officer in the corrupt city of Maristan (Africa) for a few years, Slate came to live in Bete Noire. Intelligent and having a very strong deductive mind, he was hired by Doctor Juris to be his private detective. Curious and perceptive, he's informed of everything that happens in Bete Noire, including the secret relationship that his boss has with Lee . He took the liberty of hiding a microphone in his boss's office, to be sure he knew everything. He has a respectful relationship with Lee, they will help each other in different situations. For example, he will confirm to her that Black Mariah is not responsible for the death of a student in her class, because she was out of town when she was killed. He'll also help her kill the invisible entity that attacks young woman. For his part, Slate will ask for Lee's collaboration to protect his boss, when he knows he's threatened by the hierarchy.

Key facts

Slate is of human origin and first appeared in "Darkness Falls". The character is published by DC Comics. With 21 recorded issue appearances, Slate ranks among the most featured characters in comics.