| Solstice | |
|---|---|
 Kiran in her first appearance as Solstice. Art byAdriana Melo, Mariah Benes and Marcelo Maiolo. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Cameo Teen Titans (vol. 3) #88 (October 2010) As Kiran Teen Titans (vol. 3) #89 (November 2010) As Solstice Wonder Girl (vol. 2) #1 (January 2011) |
| Created by | J. T. Krul (writer) Nicola Scott (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Kiran Singh |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Teen Titans |
| Abilities | Light manipulation Flight |
Solstice (Kiran Singh) is asuperhero published byDC Comics. The character has appeared as a new member in DC's long-runningTeen Titans comic book series, and was created byJT Krul andNicola Scott. Krul has described the character as being "a positive spirit - influenced by the various cultures she’s encountered during her travels throughout the world. She embraces life and all the adventure and experiences it offers."[1]
Solstice made her first appearance inTeen Titans (vol. 3) #88 in October 2010. The character was not named, but was shown alongside the newAqualad as part of a montage showing future events that would affect the team in the coming issues. She made her first speaking appearance in the following issue, where her civilian name was given. The character made her first appearance as Solstice inWonder Girl (vol. 2) #1, a one-shot comic released by DC in January 2011. Writer JT Krul confirmed that Solstice will be a regular character in theTeen Titans book.[1]
Kiran Singh is a teenager fromDelhi, India and the daughter of archaeologists Vijay and Rani Singh. While visiting London, England with her parents to attend a conference, Kiran meets and befriendsCassie Sandsmark. The two visit a nearby museum exhibit just before it is attacked by a supervillain named Lady Zand. Just as Cassie reveals herself to be the superheroineWonder Girl, Kiran creates a golden costume for herself and tells Cassie to call her "Solstice". Together, the two heroines fight off Zand's army of rock creatures, but Zand flees before they can capture her. After Zand's escape, Kiran departs from the museum with her parents, who are obviously aware that their daughter possesses superhuman abilities.[2]
Kiran later appears at an archaeological dig inMohenjo-daro, where her parents are working alongsideHelena Sandsmark, Cassie's mother.[3] After nightfall, Vijay and Rani go out for a walk, but mysteriously disappear without telling anyone.[4] After an adventure with theTeen Titans, Kiran rescues her family and is invited to join the team. She remains with the team for their final adventure, where they face theLegion of Doom. She andMiss Martian work together to defeat Sun Girl.[5]
InThe New 52 continuity reboot, the members ofN.O.W.H.E.R.E. kidnap Solstice and alter her powers, giving her a black, smoky appearance.[6] InDoomsday Clock, Solstice joins India's sanctioned superhero team, the Doomed.[7]
Solstice is a metahuman with the ability to conjure concussive blasts of light energy. Her costume appears to be made of solid light, and she is able to generate and dissipate it at will.[2] During the battle with Lady Zand, she also displays the power of flight.
