| Stompa | |
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 Stompa as depicted inSensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #16 (January 2016). Art by Gabriel Hardman. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Mister Miracle #6 (January 1972) |
| Created by | Jack Kirby (writer & artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Stompa |
| Species | New God |
| Place of origin | Apokolips |
| Team affiliations | Female Furies |
| Abilities |
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Stompa is asupervillain andgoddess appearing in books published byDC Comics. Created by writer/artistJack Kirby, the character first appeared inMister Miracle #6 (January 1972).[1]
Stompa is aNew God fromApokolips and a member of theFemale Furies who wieldsanti-matter boots. She has served as an adversary toSuperman and several other heroes.
Stompa has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the New Gods.Diane Delano,April Stewart, andAndrea Romano have voiced the character in animation.
Stompa first appeared inMister Miracle #6 (January 1972) and was created byJack Kirby.
Stompa was one of the most promising youths inGranny Goodness' orphanage. Because of her strength and ruthless nature, Stompa was trained to become one of the founding members of theFemale Furies.[2] Proving her loyalty to Goodness, she turns on the former leader of the Furies,Big Barda, and attacks her on Earth. When Barda returns toApokolips, Stompa joins her in infiltrating Section Zero, which disappoints Goodness. Taking refuge on Earth, Stompa and the other Furies aidMister Miracle in several missions and his work as a stunt performer.[3] The Furies later return to Apokolips and are punished for their betrayal.
The Female Furies are later sent to retrieveGlorious Godfrey from Earth and come into conflict with theSuicide Squad. The group successfully retrieves Godfrey, butBernadeth abandonsLashina and leaves her for dead. Stompa is initially indifferent to the situation between the two Furies. When Lashina brings the Suicide Squad to Apokolips, Stompa allies with her fellow New Gods. In the ensuing battle, Stompa is defeated by Big Barda. She later resurfaces with the other Furies when they are sent to capture Mister Miracle.[4]
During a skirmish withBatman andSuperman onParadise Island, Stompa and the Furies killHarbinger.[5] Later, during a battle between the Furies and Big Barda and Wonder Woman, Stompa is stabbed by Barda. It was assumed she had not survived, but she recuperates and returns to serve alongside the Furies.[6]
InFinal Crisis, Stompa is among the Furies whose spirit possesses the body of one of Earth's heroes or villains. Her vessel isGiganta, called Gigantrix by her comrades. Gigantrix is defeated bySupergirl.[7]
After Darkseid is enslaved by his daughter Grail, Stompa and the other Female Furies accept an offer from Big Barda to help defeat Grail and protect Barda's husband, Mister Miracle. Stompa participates in the final battle against Grail and Darkseid, which results in the pair's defeat. Stompa leaves for Apokolips with the rest of the Furies, including Barda.[8]
AfterLex Luthor claims leadership of Apokolips, Stompa joins Granny Goodness and the other Female Furies in the deadlands, awaiting Darkseid's return. She later participates in the battle againstKalibak's forces, but is defeated byLois Lane. Stompa is imprisoned on Apokolips with Lashina, Mad Harriet, and Granny Goodness when Superman becomes ruler of the planet.[9]
Stompa and her comrades are freed by Darkseid, who has been slowly regaining his power on Earth. Along with the other Female Furies, Stompa is assigned to seek out mystical artifacts that will further empower Darkseid.[10] Unbeknownst to Darkseid, Giganta tellsSteve Trevor the location of the remaining relics. As the Furies travel to a museum inTurkey, they are ambushed by Trevor and his strike force, the Oddfellows. Stompa escapes with Bernadeth and Gilotina, reporting their failure back to Darkseid.[11]
Stompa possesses immense strength and durability, enabling her to lift more than 70 tons and jump great distances. In addition, Stompa uses anti-matter boots that enhance the strength of her legs. She can create earthquakes or tremors by stomping onto the ground.[2]
Blobba, a fusion of Stompa andMarvel Comics characterBlob, appears inUnlimited Access #4.[12]
An alternate universe version of Stompa appears inAme-Comi Girls. This version is a member of Big Barda's space pirate gang.[13]
Stompa appears inSensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman.[14]
Stompa appears inScooby-Doo! Team Up.[15]
Stompa appears inDC X Sonic the Hedgehog #4.[16]
Stompa appears inDC Super Hero Girls, voiced by April Stewart.[17] This version speaks in anilleism.
