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| Phobia | |
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.jpg) Phobia as depicted inBlue Beetle (vol. 8) #3 (January 2012). Art by Ig Guara. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | New Teen Titans #14 (December 1981) |
| Created by | Marv Wolfman George Pérez |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Angela Hawkins III |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Brotherhood of Evil Secret Society of Super Villains Injustice League |
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Phobia (Angela Hawkins) is asupervillain appearing inAmerican comic books published byDC Comics. Born a British aristocrat, Phobia possesses the power to create illusions representing the fears of others. She joins theBrotherhood of Evil, frequently opposing theTeen Titans.
Phobia first appeared inNew Teen Titans #14 and was created byMarv Wolfman andGeorge Pérez.[1]
Born a member of theBritish aristocracy with the power to make people experience their worst fears, Angela Hawkins III was a "bad seed" who rejected any help from her family. When theBrain comes toLondon to recruit her into theBrotherhood of Evil, Angela readily agrees.[2] She joins the Brotherhood in the hopes of conquering her own fears by unleashing those of others.
Phobia travels toNew Zealand. In the course of murderous crimes, Phobia coincidentally encounters the bestial super-heroTasmanian Devil. Sensing her killings, Tasmanian Devil and his confidante Raylene Mackenzie tail her. Tasmanian Devil is initially immune to Phobia's powers because his bestial nature overrides her abilities. Phobia digs deeper into Tasmanian Devil's mind, uncovering his fear of his dominating and abusive mother. Despite this, Tasmanian Devil and Raylene manage to work together, subduing Phobia with a blow to the head. Tasmanian Devil becomes famous in New Zealand because of his efforts to protect Raylene.[3]
Phobia later resurfaces with the Brotherhood of Evil, now called themselves the Society of Sin. She also accepts an invitation to join theSecret Society of Super Villains inVillains United.[4] Phobia was seen as a member of theInjustice League.
InInfinite Crisis, Phobia is among the group of villains who destroyBlüdhaven.[5] InFinal Crisis, Phobia joinsCheetah'sSecret Society of Super Villains.[6] InThe New 52, Phobia appears as one of several villains who seek to takeBlue Beetle's scarab.[7]
Phobia is a metahuman with psychic powers that give her mastery over the human mind. She is able to probe into the psyches of her victims, discovering the things they most fear and then manifesting those fears in their minds withillusions.
