Who Is Veteran? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Veteran is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Nathan Howe, with over 19 comic issue appearances. A well revered hero who was part of the U.S. Army. Veteran leads a group of heroes against crime.

Who is Veteran?

Creation The Veteran was created by Bill Willingham and Damion Scott . He made his debut in Robin #138. History Veteran is a hero who is linked with the United States Military, with urban myths claiming he has fought in each of the wars Americas fought. After many years the veteran eventually achieves the military rank of General, gaining his own elite squad of soldiers dealing with metahuman and demonic threats around the globe. Eventually when the Veteran and his unit are deployed to Bludhaven , he begins trying to recruit Tim Drake believing him to be the ideal candidate to join his unit because of his training with Batman . Tim eventually passes on the opportunity, choosing to stay with Batman's mission. Veteran was later among those captured by the Auctioneer during his invasion of Earth, and helped Superman with the escape. Powers & Abilities Veteran is indestructible being able to withstand drops from helicopters and buildings crushing him easily as well as being immortal.

Key facts

Veteran is of human origin and first appeared in "The Freelance Doctrine". The character is published by DC Comics. With 19 recorded issue appearances, Veteran ranks among the most featured characters in comics.