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| Doctor Mid-Nite | |
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 Beth Chapel as Doctor Mid-Nite, as depicted inJustice Society of America (vol. 4) #4 (July 2023). Art by Yanick Paquette and Nathan Fairbairn. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Infinity Inc. #19 (October 1985) As Doctor Midnight: Infinity Inc. #21 (December 1985) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas Todd McFarlane |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Elizabeth "Beth" Chapel |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | Justice Society of America Infinity, Inc. Shadow Fighters |
| Notable aliases | Doctor Midnight Doctor Mid-Nite |
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Dr. Elizabeth "Beth"Chapel is asuperheroine inAmerican comic books published byDC Comics. She is the second character to adopt theDoctor Mid-Nite (orDoctor Midnight) codename and is the successor of the original,Charles McNider.[1][2][3] The character is later succeeded by Pieter Cross after her death at the hands ofEclipso. However, following the events of Doomday Clock, the character is resurrected. Similar to her predecessor, the character possesses the same abilities as Charles and primarily functions as one of the superhero community's renowned physicians. She serves as the official physician for bothInfinity, Inc. and theJustice Society of America.
Beth Chapel's portrayal of Doctor Mid-Nite marks her initial appearance in media within the television seriesStargirl, portrayed byAnjelika Washington.[4][5]
As the aging McNider spent less time in action,Beth Chapel, a medical doctor, stepped into the role ofDoctor Midnight. Beth Chapel was a native ofOrangeburg,South Carolina, with apastor father, a mother who sang in the church choir, and four brothers.[6] Chapel first appeared whenJade ofInfinity, Inc. was rushed to her hospital for treatment after encounteringMister Bones' cyanide touch.[7] During the onset of theCrisis on Infinite Earths, Beth was blinded by an oxygen explosion, only to be rescued byHourman's sonRick Tyler, who had taken his father's Miraclo to enhance his strength. Dr. McNider performed emergency surgery on Beth, and while he was unable to restore her day vision, he did give her his ability to see in the dark.[8] Beth and Rick assume the mantles of their predecessors as Doctor Midnight and Hourman, with her mother crafting a super hero costume from a choir robe. Along with a newWildcat, Chapel and Tyler applied for membership in Infinity, Inc, eventually gaining admission; however, the association was short-lived, as Infinity, Inc. disbanded shortly thereafter, though Chapel and Tyler began a romantic relationship during their tenure.
Doctor Midnight and Wildcat were subsequently recruited by the U.S. government for a mission to defeat thesupervillainEclipso, only for Chapel to die on the mission along with Wildcat, theCreeper,Commander Steel,Peacemaker, and Major Victory.[9]
InDoomsday Clock, Beth Chapel was revived alongside the Justice Society whenDoctor Manhattan undid his prior erasure of them and theLegion of Super-Heroes. Afterwards, she opens ametahuman medical clinic called the All-Star Clinic whereRonnie Raymond is receiving treatment.[10][11]
In "The New Golden Age", Doctor Mid-Nite is among the Justice Society members who fightPer Degaton throughout time.[12][13][14]
Beth Chapel, like her predecessor, possesses the unique capability to see in darkness despite being blind in normal light. This extraordinary vision is made possible by an ocular implant. Furthermore, Beth excels as a highly skilled physician and displays a notable level of physical strength. Her proficiency in combat is also recognized, marking her as a skilled fighter. Beth's arsenal includes a variety of gadgets, among which are "blackout bombs." When deployed, these devices release clouds of pitch black gas, effectively blinding her adversaries. However, due to her unique vision, Beth is able to navigate and perceive her surroundings clearly within the cover of the gas, granting her a significant advantage over her opponents.[15]
In the newEarth-2 created in the wake ofInfinite Crisis and52, a version of Beth Chapel is shown to be a member of theJustice Society Infinity.[16]