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Sonar is the name of three fictional characters appearing inAmerican comic books published byDC Comics.
The Bito Wladon version of Sonar first appeared inGreen Lantern (vol. 2) #14 and was created byJohn Broome andGil Kane.
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 Sonar's first appearance inGreen Lantern (vol. 2) #14 (July 1962), art byGil Kane. | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Green Lantern (vol. 2) #14 (July 1962) |
| Created by | John Broome (writer) Gil Kane (artist) |
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| Alter ego | Bito Wladon |
| Species | Metahuman |
| Team affiliations | The Society |
| Abilities | Sonic weaponry, unknown flight device |
Bito Wladon originates from the smallBalkan country of Modora. Modora was willingly isolated from the rest of the world by Fando, a leader who believed Modora should be frozen in its past, and cut off access to the outside world while making all decisions for his countrymen.
Wladon's parents are deaf, which causes them to be shunned. Although Wladon can hear, he is shunned by association. Wladon becomes the apprentice to a clockmaker while he works on creating the "nucleo-sonic motor", which utilizes sound to create destructive blasts and nullify gravity.
Realizing that Modora is not technologically advanced enough to support his endeavors, Wladon leaves for the United States. He becomes a criminal to steal the supplies necessary for his exploits. American media dubs him Sonar because of his mastery of sound.
After returning home from a meeting with theGreen Lantern Corps, Green LanternHal Jordan visits Modora to get a stamp forTom Kalmaku's stamp collection, during which he learns of Sonar and his scientific discoveries.
Meanwhile, Sonar returns to Modora by crossing theAtlantic Ocean. His tuning fork gun leaves a trail of radiation, which allows Jordan to track him down and stop him. Although he is stripped of his weapons and stolen technology before being imprisoned, Sonar is proud of his newfound notoriety. The people of Modora show their gratitude to Green Lantern by creating a postage stamp for him, which he gives to Kalmaku to complete his stamp collection.
Weeks later, Sonar is released from prison due to his assistance in the annual harvest. He secretly orchestrates an invasion of one of Modora's bordering countries, then murders Fando and the royal family and becomes the ruler of Modora.
Sonar is reintroduced in "The New 52" continuity reboot, where he attacks a carnival inCoast City with his bomb. Sonar sends a broadcast message to Modora, say that he will terrorize with more bombs with his sound.[1] Hal Jordan pursues Sonar toKahndaq, where the former captures Modoran soldiers, demanding they tell him where Sonar is. The Modoran soldiers kill themselves with bombs implanted in their necks to avoid being caught.[2] In an unknown lair, Sonar watches the news of theUnited Nations General Assembly. He secretly plants a bomb device made of hearing aids, waiting to trigger the sound bomb at the ambassador debate, but his plan fails when Jordan prevents the debate, removes all the hearing aids and shields the ambassadors from the explosion radius. Sonar is furious and vows that Modora will be rebuilt.[3]
An unnamed incarnation of Sonar appears inDoom Patrol (vol. 2) #6.[4]
The third Sonar is alleged to be Bito Wladon's son,Bito Wladon Jr. Sonar first appears inKeystone City, where he fightsFlash. The battle is brief, with Sonar fleeing from Keystone to find a larger city to conquer. Sonar later arrives inNew York City and uses the sounds of Manhattan againstKyle Rayner. Sonar is defeated when the Flash causes him to accelerate faster than sound.[5]
Bito Wladon carries a Sonic Sceptre, a device that enables him to absorb sound, which he can also use to fly, project illusions, fire sonic attacks, and telekinetically manipulate objects.
The third Sonar is cybernetically enhanced to harness ambient sound and use for his own purposes. He usually attacks by firing sonic blasts.
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