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==Drury Walker==
{{main|Killer Moth}}

==Trane Walker==
{{main|Xero (comics)}}

==Amanda Waller==
{{main|Amanda Waller}}

==Bill Walsh==
{{main|Jackal (DC Comics)}}

==Warhawk==
'''Warhawk''' ('''Rex Stewart''') is a fictional character created for the [[DC Animated Universe]], voiced by [[Peter Onorati]].<ref name="btva3">{{cite web |title=Warhawk Voices (DC Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Warhawk/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> He is the future son of [[John Stewart (character)|Green Lantern]] and [[Shayera Hol|Hawkgirl]] and a member of the Justice League.

===Other versions===
* An alternate universe variant of [[Hawk and Dove|Hawk]] inspired by Warhawk appears in ''[[Justice League of America]]'' (vol. 2) #25.
* A group called the Warhawks appear in "[[The New 52]]" as [[Thanagar]]'s military force.<ref>''Batman Beyond'' (vol. 5) #8 - #11 (March - June 2016)</ref>

==Warlock's Daughter==
{{main|Warlock's Daughter}}

==Warlord==
{{main|Warlord (DC Comics)}}

==Warp==
{{main|Warp (comics)}}

==Wavelength==
'''Eduardo Reyes''' was a mercenary and assassin, and the father of [[Allegra Garcia]]. Having light manipulation powers, he dubbed himself as Wavelength, and came into conflict with [[Gunfire (character)|Gunfire]].

==Waverider==
{{main|Waverider (character)}}

==Bruce Wayne==
{{main|Batman}}

==Damian Wayne==
{{main|Damian Wayne}}

==Martha Wayne==
{{main|Martha Wayne}}

==Thomas Wayne==
{{main|Thomas Wayne}}

==Van Wayne==
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'''Vanderveer "Van" Wayne''' is [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]]'s rich and spoiled cousin. While visiting him, Van found the [[Robin (character)|Robin]] costume in Alfred's laundry which Bruce claimed were his and [[Dick Grayson]]'s masquerade costumes. He got himself into some trouble when he hired a con artist named Jumpy Regan to impersonate Batman, while he posed as Robin. He did all this with the intention of impressing Dick, but Van was not aware that they were the real Dynamic Duo. Van had to be rescued from Regan by Batman and Robin and even helped to apprehend Regan. In the aftermath of the situation, he learned a lesson in humility.<ref>''Batman'' #148 (June 1962)</ref>

===Van Wayne in other media===
Van Wayne appears in ''[[Powerless (TV series)|Powerless]]'', portrayed by [[Alan Tudyk]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Watters |first=Bill |date=January 13, 2017 |title=NBC's ''Powerless'' Trailer Featuring Bruce Wayne's Cousin |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/13/nbcs-powerless-trailer-featuring-bruce-waynes-cousin/ |access-date=January 14, 2017 |publisher=[[Bleeding Cool]]}}</ref> This version is the head of Wayne Security, a subsidiary of [[Wayne Enterprises]] in Charm City, who hates his job and seeks to move to [[Gotham City]] for a better position at the company.

==Linnya Wazzo==
{{main|Phantom Girl#The New Age of Heroes}}

==Tinya Wazzo==
{{main|Phantom Girl}}

==Winema Wazzo==
'''Winema Wazzo''' is the mother of [[Legion of Super-Heroes|Legionnaire]] [[Phantom Girl]] (Tinya Wazzo). She was created by writers [[Tom and Mary Bierbaum]], and first appeared in ''[[Secret Origins]]'' vol. 2 #42 (July 1989). In post-''[[Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!|Zero Hour]]'' continuity, Winema is the daughter of Bgztl diplomats and becomes president of the [[List of alien races in DC Comics#United Planets|United Planets]] after [[Ra's al Ghul]] kills President Leland McCauley.<ref name=":1">''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #102 (March 1998)</ref>

Originally, Winema was married to Bgztl native Byzjn Wazzo. Post-''Zero Hour'', her husband is Murl Wazzo, a [[List of alien races in DC Comics#Carggites|Carggite]], with that continuity's version of Tinya being a hybrid.<ref name=":1" />

===Winema Wazzo in other media===
Winema Wazzo appears in ''[[Legion of Super Heroes (TV series)|Legion of Super Heroes]]'', voiced by [[April Winchell]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comics Continuum: Saturday, April 15, 2006 |url=http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0604/15/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060417103821/http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0604/15/index.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2006 |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=Comics Continuum}}</ref> This version began public service as a teenager, with her first assignment being a failed attempt to re-establish diplomatic ties with the planet [[Zerox (fictional planet)|Zerox]].

==Weapons Master==
{{main|Weapons Master}}

==Weasel==
'''Weasel''' is the name of two [[DC Comics]] supervillains. Weasel first appeared in ''[[Firestorm (character)|The Fury of Firestorm]]'' #35 (August 1985), and was created by [[Gerry Conway]] and [[Rafael Kayanan]].<ref>{{cite book |last =Rovin |first =Jeff |title =The Encyclopedia of Supervillains |publisher =Facts on File |date =1987 |location =New York |isbn = 0-8160-1356-X |pages=369–370}}</ref>

===John Monroe===
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John Monroe was a lonely student at Stanford University in the late 1960s. He is ignored and bullied by other students, leading him to become a costumed killer named Weasel. He attempts to kill [[Martin Stein]] before [[Ronnie Raymond|Firestorm]] defeats him.<ref>''Firestorm'' (vol. 2) #38 (August 1985)</ref>

Weasel is later recruited into the [[Suicide Squad]] during a mission to rescue [[Hank Hall|Hawk]]. During the mission, he tries to kill the [[Thinker (DC Comics)|Thinker]] before [[Rick Flag|Rick Flag Jr.]] kills him.<ref>''Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special'' one-shot (March 1988)</ref>

Weasel is temporarily resurrected as a [[Black Lantern]] in ''[[Blackest Night]]'' and permanently resurrected in ''[[The New 52]]'' reboot, where he is depicted as an anthropomorphic weasel.<ref>''Blackest Night'' #3 (November 2009)</ref><ref>''[[Forever Evil]]: A.R.G.U.S.'' #5 (April 2014)</ref>

===Future Weasel===
An unidentified, futuristic incarnation of Weasel appears in ''Batman'' #666 (July 2007) as an enemy of [[Damian Wayne]].<ref>''Batman'' #666 (July 2007)</ref>

===Weasel in other media===
* The John Monroe incarnation of Weasel makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the ''[[Harley Quinn (TV series)|Harley Quinn]]'' episode "Icons Only". This version is a [[Las Vegas]] performer.
* An original incarnation of [[Weasel (DC Extended Universe)|Weasel]] named "John Doe" appears in ''[[The Suicide Squad (film)|The Suicide Squad]]'', portrayed by [[Sean Gunn]].<ref name="SS_GeekTyrant">{{Cite web |last=Paur |first=Joey |date=11 October 2019 |title=Nathan Fillion's Role in James Gunn's ''THE SUICIDE SQUAD'' May Have Been Revealed |url=https://geektyrant.com/news/nathan-fillions-role-in-james-gunns-the-suicide-squad-may-have-been-revealed |access-date=October 11, 2019 |website=GeekTyrant |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="SS_Variety">{{cite web |last=Vary |first=Adam B |date=August 22, 2020 |title=''The Suicide Squad'' First Look, Full Cast Revealed by Director James Gunn at DC FanDome |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-suicide-squad-first-look-full-cast-revealed-by-director-james-gunn-at-dc-fandome-1234744128/ |work=Variety}}</ref> This version is an anthropomorphic weasel, inmate of [[Belle Reve (DC Comics)|Belle Reve]] Penitentiary's Non-Human Internment Division, and alleged child murderer. He is recruited into the [[Suicide Squad|titular team]] for a mission to [[Corto Maltese (DC Comics)|Corto Maltese]], but seemingly drowns while being airdropped onto the island's coast and is brought ashore by squad-mate [[Savant (DC Comics)|Savant]]. In a mid-credits scene, Weasel awakes and flees into the local jungle.
** Weasel appears in ''[[Creature Commandos (TV series)|Creature Commandos]]'', with Sean Gunn reprising the role.<ref>{{cite web |last=Massoto |first=Erick |date=January 31, 2023 |title=''Creature Commandos'': Meet the Cast of the New DC Animated Series |url=https://collider.com/creature-commandos-series-cast/ |access-date=February 1, 2023 |website=Collider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=January 31, 2023 |title=DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More from James Gunn, Peter Safran |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/james-gunn-unveils-dc-slate-batman-superman-1235314176/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131171111/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/james-gunn-unveils-dc-slate-batman-superman-1235314176/ |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=January 31, 2023 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> As of this appearance, he was returned to Belle Reve before being recruited into the [[Creature Commandos|eponymous team]].

==Weather Witch==
The '''Weather Witch''' is the name of several characters in American comic books published by DC Comics.

===Form of Vicki Grant===
[[Chris King and Vicki Grant|Vicki Grant]] once used the [[Dial H for Hero|H-Dial]] to become a weather-controlling superhero called Weather Witch.

===New Rogues version===
First appearing in "[[Gotham Underground]]", she was originally a prostitute from [[Gotham City]] who the [[Penguin (character)|Penguin]] equipped with one of [[Weather Wizard]]'s Weather Wands and recruited into the [[New Rogues]].<ref>''Gotham Underground'' #3 (February 2008)</ref>

In the ''[[Final Crisis]]'' tie-in ''Rogues' Revenge'', [[Libra (DC Comics)|Libra]] tasks the New Rogues with forcing the original Rogues to rejoin the [[Secret Society of Super Villains]]. Due in part to Weather Witch's inexperience with her Weather Wand, the Rogues defeat and kill the New Rogues, with Weather Wizard killing Weather Witch.<ref>''Final Crisis: Rogues; Revenge'' #2 (October 2008)</ref>

===Weather Witch in other media===
An original incarnation of Weather Witch named '''[[Joslyn Jackam|Joslyn "Joss" Jackam]]''' appears in media set in the [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by Reina Hardesty.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt |date=November 15, 2018 |title=[PHOTOS] ''The Flash'' Meets Weather Witch in Season 5 Episode 7 |work=TVLine |url=https://tvline.com/2018/11/15/flash-season-5-episode-7-weather-witch-photos/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115170919/https://tvline.com/2018/11/15/flash-season-5-episode-7-weather-witch-photos/ |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=April 30, 2024}}</ref>
* First appearing in the [[The Flash season 5|fifth season]] of ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', this version is the estranged daughter of [[Weather Wizard|Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard]], a member of the Young Rogues, and a former meteorologist who was fired for conducting dangerous weather-based experiments. After a fragment of the [[Thinker (DC Comics)|Thinker]]'s Enlightenment satellite strikes part of her van, she converts it into a staff that enables her to control the weather like her father and teleport via lightning.
* The Weather Witch makes a cameo appearance in the crossover "[[Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)|Crisis on Infinite Earths]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=January 14, 2020 |title=''Crisis on Infinite Earths'': Easter Eggs & References in Part 4 and 5 |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/crisis-on-infinite-earths-spoilers-part-4-5-easter-eggs/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=DC |language=en}}</ref>

==Weather Wizard==
{{main|Weather Wizard}}

==Kole Weathers==
{{main|Kole}}

==Web==
{{main|Web (character)}}

==Wedna==
'''Wedna''' (also known as '''Wedna Kil-Gor''') was a native of the planet Krypton and the daughter of inventor Kil-Gor. She first appeared in ''Krypton Chronicles'' #3 (September 1981).

Wedna married her father's colleague and friend Bur-El and gave a birth to his children Val-El and Tro-El, both who later became a noted explorers. Wedna is an ancestor of Kal-El, also known as Superman, and died several centuries before the destruction of Krypton.<ref>''Kryptonian Chronicles'' #3 (September 1981)</ref>

===Wedna in other media===
Wedna, renamed '''Wedna-El''', appears in a flashback in the ''[[Krypton (TV series)|Krypton]]'' episode "Zods and Monsters", portrayed by Toni O'Rourke. This version is a scientist who helped create [[Doomsday (DC Comics)|Doomsday]].

==Weeper==
The '''Weeper''' is the name of two [[comic book]] [[supervillain]]s appearing in media published by [[Fawcett Comics]] and [[DC Comics]], both of whom are enemies of [[Bulletman and Bulletgirl]].

===Mortimer Gloom===
[[File:Revenge_Syndicate.jpg|right|thumb|The Weeper, the Murder Prophet, and the Black Rat form the Revenge Syndicate. From ''Bulletman'' #7 (September 16, 1942).]]
Formerly known as the "Crying Clown" or "Weeping Willie," Mortimer Gloom is fired for dishonesty from his work as a circus performer. He becomes a criminal to seek revenge and becomes an enemy of Bulletman and Bulletgirl.<ref>''Master Comics'' #23 (February 1942)</ref> Additionally, the Weeper is a founding member of the Revenge Syndicate alongside Murder Prophet and Black Rat.<ref>''Bulletman'' #7 (September 1942)</ref><ref>''Bulletman'' #10 (December 1942)</ref>

===Unknown Weeper===
[[File:Weeper_II.jpg|right|thumb|The second Weeper (right) and Dr. Riddle threaten Susan Kent (a.k.a. Bulletgirl). From ''Mary Marvel'' #8 (December 1946).]]
At some point between 1942 and 1946, the Weeper dies and is succeeded by his son.<ref>''Mary Marvel'' #8 (December 1946)</ref><ref>''Justice League of America'' #136 (October 1976)</ref>

===Weeper in other media===
* The Mortimer Gloom incarnation of the Weeper appears in the ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'' episode "Joker: The Vile and the Villainous!", voiced by [[Tim Conway]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Weeper Voices (DC Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Weeper/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version wields a cane capable of producing miniature rain clouds that make people give in to misery as well as handkerchiefs that can grow and entrap his opponents. Additionally, he is the first supervillain to use a signature motif in his crimes and inspired the [[Joker (character)|Joker]] to become a supervillain.
* An original, unnamed incarnation of the Weeper appears in ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', portrayed by Matt Afonso.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wickline |first=Dan |date=November 8, 2017 |title=''Flash'' Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Girls Night Out |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/flash-season-4-ep-5-recap-girls-night/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref> This version is a [[metahuman]] who produces "[[love drug]]" tears and given his powers by the [[Clifford DeVoe (Arrowverse)|Thinker]] to control his wife [[Marlize DeVoe]].
* The Mortimer Gloom incarnation of the Weeper appears in ''[[Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]''.<ref name="btva" />

==Jordan Weir==
{{main|Puppeteer (comics)}}

==Weird==
{{main|Weird (character)}}

==Christopher Weiss==
{{main|Slipknot (comics)}}

==Alan Welles==
{{main|Vigilante (character)}}

==Kristin Wells==
{{main|Superwoman (Kristin Wells)}}

==Arnold Wesker==
{{main|Ventriloquist (character)#Arnold Wesker}}

==Ace West==
{{main|Ace West}}

==Daniel West==
{{main|Daniel West (character)}}

==Iris West==
{{main|Iris West}}

==Wally West==
{{main|Wally West}}

==Walter West==
{{main|Dark Flash}}

==Paul Westfield==
{{main|Paul Westfield}}

==Thomas Weston==
'''Thomas Weston''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Weston is the head of [[AmerTek Industries]] who uses his company to sell dangerous weapons. [[Steel (John Henry Irons)|John Henry Irons]] used to work for him.<ref>''Steel'' (vol. 2) #2 (March 1994)</ref>

===Thomas Weston in other media===
Thomas Weston appears in the ''[[My Adventures with Superman]]'' episode "Fullmetal Scientist", voiced by [[Max Mittelman]].<ref name="btva5">{{cite web |title=Thomas Weston Voice - ''My Adventures With Superman'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/My-Adventures-With-Superman/Thomas-Weston/ |access-date=October 5, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is initially the CEO of AmerTek Industries before he is arrested for his unethical business practices and his company is bought out by [[Lex Luthor]].

==Whale==
{{Comics character list header
| debut = ''Showcase'' #3 (July–August 1956)
| creators = [[Robert Kanigher]] (script)<br/>[[Russ Heath]] (art)}}
'''Whale''' is the name of a fictional characters in [[DC Comics]] publications

Whale is a non-superpowered commando. Along with his companions named [[Shark (comics)|Shark]] and [[Sardine (comics)|Sardine]], he is part of the [[World War II]]-era fighting unit called the Frogmen. His sole appearance is in ''Showcase'' #3 (July–August 1956). The story was written by [[Robert Kanigher]], and illustrated by [[Russ Heath]].

==Tobias Whale==
{{main|Tobias Whale}}

==Jack Wheeler==
{{main|Wild Dog (character)}}

==Whip==
{{main|Whip (character)}}

==Eddie Whit==
{{main|Ant (DC Comics)}}

==White Adam==
{{main|Bolt (DC Comics)#Malik White}}

==White Canary==
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During the ''[[Birds of Prey (comics)|Birds of Prey]]'' relaunch tie-in with the 2010 ''[[Brightest Day]]'' storyline, it is revealed that one of the female children born to Huang Chao Ran of the [[Twelve Brothers in Silk]] was spared after [[lightning]] appeared on the day of her birth and killed her [[midwife]], making Huang believe that something powerful wanted her to live.<ref>''Birds of Prey'' (vol. 2) #4 (October 2010)</ref> She was trained by her brothers in the same techniques, and after their defeat at the hands of the [[Black Canary]], she hunted them down and killed them for dishonoring their father's name. Now calling herself the '''White Canary''', she traveled to Gotham and set out to blackmail the Black Canary by revealing her secret identity and threatening to kill one teammate for each hour that passed, enlisting the help of [[Penguin (character)|Oswald Cobblepot]], [[Savant (DC Comics)|Savant]] and [[Creote]].<ref>''Birds of Prey'' (vol. 2) #1-3 (July–September 2010)</ref> Upon being defeated by the Black Canary, she denied being responsible for the death of a kidnapper in Iceland to frame the Black Canary, claiming that it was in fact [[Lady Shiva]], and offers the Black Canary help in killing Shiva if she is set free.

Later, the White Canary takes the Black Canary to [[Bangkok]] and reveals that she is holding the Black Canary's adopted daughter [[Sin (DC Comics)|Sin]] as a hostage, and will kill her if the Black Canary does not battle Lady Shiva in a duel to the death. The Black Canary agrees despite her broken wrist, but at the last minute [[Helena Bertinelli]] challenges Shiva in her place, buying the Black Canary enough time to find Sin and get her to safety, and Lady Shiva agrees to put their duel off until a later time. The White Canary reluctantly concedes, but promises that the Black Canary has not seen the last of her.<ref>''Birds of Prey'' (vol. 2) #6 (December 2010)</ref>

===Alternate versions of White Canary===
* The White Canary appears in the ''Ame-Comi Girls'' comic book series. This version is a superheroine instead of a supervillain and possesses the "Canary Cry".
* The White Canary appears in [[The New 52]]'s ''Black Canary'' title. This version is '''Izak Orato''', who disguised herself as Black Canary's aunt to trick her.

===White Canary in other media===
* An original incarnation of White Canary, '''[[Sara Lance]]''', appears in media set in the [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by [[Caity Lotz]].
* The Sara Lance incarnation of White Canary appears as a "premier skin" for [[Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance)|Black Canary]] in the mobile version of ''[[Injustice 2]]''.

==White Dragon==
'''White Dragon''' is the name of four characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}

===White Dragon I===
The first White Dragon is a gang leader and enemy of [[Whip (character)|Whip]] on [[Earth-Two]].<ref>''Flash Comics'' #23 (November 1941)</ref>

===Wu Cheng===
'''Wu Cheng''' is a combat pilot and a member of the [[Blackhawk (DC Comics)|Blackhawk]] Squadron under the alias of White Dragon.<ref>''Blackhawk'' #108 (January 1957)</ref>

===William Heller===
'''William Heller''' is a [[Neo-Nazi]] and [[white supremacist]] who formed the [[Aryan]] Empire, targeting minority criminals.<ref>''Suicide Squad'' #4 (August 1987)</ref>

Heller later assumes the White Dragon alias and joins the Fourth Reich in their goal to kill the [[Justice Society of America]].<ref name="Justice Society #4">''Justice Society of America'' (vol. 3) #4 (May 2007)</ref> He is killed by [[Plastique (character)|Plastique]] during a plan to overthrow [[Amanda Waller]] and kill the [[Suicide Squad]].<ref>''Suicide Squad'' (vol. 3) #7-8 (May - June 2008)</ref>

===Daniel Ducannon===
'''Daniel Ducannon''' is a white supremacist, similar to William Heller. He gains [[pyrokinetic]] abilities following the detonation of the [[Dominators (DC Comics)|Dominators]]' gene bomb in ''[[Invasion! (DC Comics)|Invasion!]]''.<ref>{{multiref2|''Hawkworld'' (vol. 2) #27 (October 1992)|''[[Underworld Unleashed]]'' #1 (November 1995)|''Joker: Last Laugh'' #4 (December 2001)|''Justice Society of America'' (vol. 3) #37 (May 2010)
}}</ref>

===White Dragon in other media===
* The David Ducannon incarnation of White Dragon appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 4, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - ''Scribblenauts Unmasked'' Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=IGN}}</ref>
* An original incarnation of White Dragon with elements of William Heller and Daniel Ducannon appears in ''[[Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'', portrayed by [[Robert Patrick]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=November 11, 2020 |title=''Peacemaker'': Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland & Chris Conrad Also Join HBO Max ''Suicide Squad'' Spinoff Series |url=https://deadline.com/2020/11/peacemaker-robert-patrick-jennifer-holland-chris-conrad-also-join-hbo-max-suicide-squad-spinoff-series-1234612928/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> This version is '''August "Auggie" Smith''', a white supremacist, former vigilante, and the father of [[Peacemaker (DC Extended Universe)|Christopher "Chris" Smith / Peacemaker]], whom he views as a disappointment after Chris accidentally killed his older brother Keith, who Auggie favored. Despite this, Auggie maintains a secret armory for Chris in his home. While working with Project Butterfly, Chris's teammate [[John Economos (DC Extended Universe)|John Economos]] frames Auggie for crimes the former committed. While in prison, Auggie is hailed as the "White Dragon" by prisoners before being released after providing proof of his innocence. Gathering his followers, donning a suit of powered armor that allows him to fly and shoot energy projectiles, and having had enough of his son's antics, Auggie attempts to kill Chris, only for Chris' ally [[Adrian Chase|Vigilante]] to disable his weaponry while Economos kills his followers. Realizing his father is a lost cause, Chris executes Auggie, but is later haunted by hallucinations of him.

==White Rabbit==
'''White Rabbit''' is the name of three different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

===Angora Lapin===
Dr. '''Angora Lapin''' is a mysterious arms dealer who operates in [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] as White Rabbit. She and her henchmen C&H, Dutch, and Mucus stole high-tech weaponry made by [[Steel (John Henry Irons)|John Henry Irons]] called "Toastmasters" so that they can sell them to the gangs of Metropolis. When John Henry Irons first became "Man of Steel", his first job was to get the Toastmasters off the streets and defeat White Rabbit.<ref>''The Adventures of Superman'' #500. DC Comics.</ref>

Dr. Lapin is a tall, voluptuous [[albino]] woman with a brilliant mind and a streak of ruthlessness. She is attracted to Irons and has frequently tried to get him to side with her. Used to getting her way, Lapin does not react well when she does not. She rewards loyalty with kindness and opposition with cruelty.

===White Rabbit II===
The second White Rabbit is an unnamed swordsman and mercenary who is a member of the Pentacle and enemy of [[Shadowpact]].<ref>''Shadowpact'' #1. DC Comics.</ref>

===Jaina Hudson===
In 2011, "[[The New 52]]" rebooted the DC universe. Jaina Hudson was the child of a Bollywood actress and a diplomat named Tom Hudson. After spending time in private schools, Jaina attended a fundraiser where she met [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]]. When first seen as White Rabbit, she was among the [[Arkham Asylum]] inmates that escaped where she teased Batman and the Gotham City Police Department. When Batman caught up to White Rabbit near the scene of dead clowns, [[Joker (character)|Joker]] draped a cloth over her. Batman fought Joker until it was discovered that Joker is [[Clayface]] in disguise. When Clayface fell on Batman, White Rabbit tried to inject a steroid into Batman only to be thwarted by [[Barry Allen|Flash]].<ref>''Batman: The Dark Knight'' (vol. 2) #1. DC Comics.</ref>

In ''[[Forever Evil]]'', White Rabbit joins the [[Crime Syndicate of America]]'s incarnation of the [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Forever Evil'' #1. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Forever Evil: Arkham War'' #1. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Batman: The Dark Knight'' (vol. 2) #23.3 - Clayface. DC Comics.</ref>

In 2016, DC Comics implemented another relaunch of its books called "[[DC Rebirth]]", which restored its continuity to a form much as it was prior to "The New 52". White Rabbit appeared as a member of the [[Wonderland Gang (comics)|Wonderland Gang]].<ref>''Suicide Squad'' (vol. 5) #26. DC Comics.</ref>

===White Rabbit in other media===
* The Jaina Hudson incarnation of White Rabbit appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref name=":0" />
* The White Rabbit will appear in the [[Peacemaker season 2|second season]] of ''[[Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'', portrayed by Brey Noelle.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movieweb.com/batman-villain-white-rabbit-peacemaker-season-2-brey-noelle-casting/ |title=An Unexpected Batman Villain Confirmed to Appear in 'Peacemaker' Season 2 |website=[[MovieWeb]] |first=Richard |last=Fink |date=March 25, 2025 |access-date=March 26, 2025}}</ref>

==White Witch==
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==Malik White==
{{main|Bolt (DC Comics)#Malik White}}

==Perry White==
{{main|Perry White}}

==Ernest Widdle==
{{main|Goldstar (character)#Ernest Widdle}}

==Courtney Whitmore==
{{main|Courtney Whitmore}}

==Wild Dog==
{{main|Wild Dog (character)}}

==Wildcat==
{{main|Wildcat (DC Comics)}}

==Wildebeest==
{{main|Wildebeest (character)}}

==Wildfire==
{{main|Wildfire (Drake Burroughs)|Wildfire (Carol Vance Martin)}}
==Wildstar==
'''Wildstar''' was a native of the planet Starhaven, born with an innate tracking ability and deformed wings, leading her to grow up as a pariah to her own people. She was recruited by [[Vril Dox]] to the [[R.E.B.E.L.S.]] team as her tribe wanted to get rid of her, and she was promised to be given the power of flight, as Vril Dox saw the potential of her tracking power. However, Vril Dox turned her into an anti-energy being, placed in a containment suit, giving her the power of flight but not the way she believed.

==Wayne Wilkins==
{{main|Red Tool}}

==Jakeem Williams==
{{main|Jakeem Thunder}}

==Johnny Williams==
{{main|Clayface}}

==Leslie Willis==
{{main|Livewire (DC Comics)}}

==Grant Wilson==
{{main|Ravager (DC Comics)}}

==Joseph Wilson==
{{main|Jericho (DC Comics)}}

==Rose Wilson==
{{main|Rose Wilson}}

==Slade Wilson==
{{main|Deathstroke}}

==Arak Wind-Walker==
'''Arak Wind-Walker''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

He was among the children who were experimented on by Doctor Love while they were still in their mother's womb, causing him to develop the ability to manipulate wind. He becomes a member of [[Helix (DC Comics)|Helix]] and an enemy of [[Infinity, Inc.]]<ref>''Infinity Inc.'' #17. DC Comics.</ref>

==Windfall==
'''Windfall''' is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first Windfall was Wendy Jones who debuted in ''[[Batman and the Outsiders]]'' #9 (April 1984) and was created by writer [[Mike W. Barr]] and artist [[Jim Aparo]].

===Wendy Jones===
'''Wendy Jones''' was a young [[metahuman]] who gained her aerokinetic powers after her mother let her company perform prenatal DNA experiments on her and her sister [[New Wave (DC Comics)|Becky]], causing Becky to eventually kill their mother in revenge later in life.<ref>''Batman and the Outsiders'' #9. DC Comics.</ref>

Originally a member of the [[Masters of Disaster (comics)|Masters of Disaster]] and an enemy of the [[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]], Windfall eventually joined the latter group.<ref>''Outsiders'' #19-20. DC Comics.</ref>

At one point during college, Wendy was invited to a fraternity party and date-raped by members of the fraternity after they spiked her drink with [[flunitrazepam]]. After taking turns with Wendy, the fraternity members took pictures and posted them on the Internet, while the local district attorney, the father of one of the fraternity members who ruined her, refused to make a case for Wendy due to her past as a supervillainess. As a result of the scandal, the college Wendy attended expelled her to avoid scrutiny, causing Wendy to return to the college and kill the fraternity members who ruined her via suffocation. Wendy was later incarcerated in [[Belle Reve (DC Comics)|Belle Reve]] for her murders before being recruited by [[Amanda Waller]] for the [[Suicide Squad]].<ref>''Suicide Squad'' Vol. 3 5. DC Comics.</ref>

During a mission to the Middle East, [[General Wade Eiling]] betrays the Suicide Squad and leads a mutiny against them. Windfall attempts to protect the team from [[Chemo (character)|Chemo]] with an air wall, but is unable to maintain the wall and is reduced to a skeleton.<ref>''Suicide Squad'' (vol. 3) #7 (May 2008)</ref>

===Windfall II===
In the "[[DC All In]]" initiative, a new, unidentified incarnation of Windfall is introduced. This version is an African-American female and a member of [[Volcana (DC Comics)|Volcana]]'s Masters of Disaster.<ref>''Black Lightning'' (vol. 3) #3 - #5 (March - May 2025)</ref>

===Windfall in other media===
* Windfall appears in the ''[[DC Nation Shorts]]: Thunder and Lightning'' episode "Lightning Under the Weather".
* A character loosely based on Windfall named '''Wendy Hernandez''' appears in ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]'', portrayed by [[Madison Bailey]]. This version is a teenage metahuman who acquired her powers after being exposed to the drug "Green Light" 30 years prior before she was captured by the [[A.S.A. (comics)|A.S.A.]] and put into a stasis pod. After being accidentally freed in the present, she escapes and wanders Freeland in a delirious state before [[Jefferson Pierce (Arrowverse)|Black Lightning]] subdues her, after which she voluntarily returns to her pod.
* Wendy Jones appears in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', voiced by [[Zehra Fazal]].<ref name="btva2">{{cite web |title=Windfall / Wendy Jones Voice - ''Young Justice'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Young-Justice/Windfall-Wendy-Jones/ |access-date=April 30, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is an Australian teenager who was previously captured by a metahuman trafficking ring before being rescued by the [[List of Young Justice characters#"The Team"|Team]] and coming to reside at the Meta-Human Youth Center in [[Taos, New Mexico]]. As of a flashback depicted in the episode "Volatile", she has joined the [[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]].

==Wing==
'''Wing''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Wing began as a uniformed [[chauffeur]] of the Crimson Avenger ([[Crimson Avenger (Lee Travis)|Lee Travis]]). A [[Chinese people|Chinese]] immigrant who moved to America to escape [[Japan]]ese persecution in the days leading up to [[World War II]], Wing helps to instill a social conscience in his employer. When the death of a fellow reporter motivates Travis to become the Crimson Avenger, Wing assists him in his fight against crime. Curiously, despite Wing's initial lack of a costume, no one ever makes a connection between Travis' chauffeur and the Crimson Avenger.

A few months after the Crimson Avenger abandons his cloak and [[Fedora (hat)|fedora]] for a more traditional [[superhero]] costume, Wing dons a matching yellow costume and becomes his official sidekick.<ref>''World's Finest Comics'' #4 (Winter, 1942). DC Comics.</ref> He serves as a member of the [[Seven Soldiers of Victory]] (as the honorary "eighth Soldier") and the [[All-Star Squadron]]. However, the Crimson Avenger frequently attempts to dissuade Wing from this path, believing that the bright young man has a better future ahead of him than running about in a costume fighting madmen.

In ''[[Justice League|Justice League of America]]'' #102, it is revealed that Wing sacrificed himself to defeat [[Nebula Man]], who scattered the other Soldiers through time. While most of the JLA and JSA travelled through time to find the members, the Golden Age [[Alan Scott|Green Lantern]], [[Mister Terrific (Terry Sloane)|Mister Terrific]] and the Golden Age [[Robin (Earth-Two)|Robin]] went on a quest to discover the identity of the Unknown Soldier of Victory who was buried in [[Tibet]].<ref>''Justice League of America'' #102. DC Comics.</ref>

In "[[The New Golden Age]]", Wing helps [[Courtney Whitmore|Stargirl]] rescue the Lost Children, a group of Golden Age sidekicks, from the [[Time Masters (DC Comics)|Time Masters]] and Childminder.<ref>''Stargirl Spring Break Special'' #1. DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Stargirl: The Lost Children'' #2 - 6</ref>

===Wing in other media===
Wing makes a cameo appearance in a photograph in the ''[[Stargirl (TV series)|Stargirl]]'' episode "Brainwave". This version is a member of the [[Seven Soldiers of Victory]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stargirl: Exclusive First Look at the JSA and Injustice Society |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/stargirl-dc-universe-series-cast-characters-jsa-injustice-society |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=March 31, 2020 |website=[[IGN]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200402022836/https://www.ign.com/articles/stargirl-dc-universe-series-cast-characters-jsa-injustice-society |archive-date=April 2, 2020 |access-date=April 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/08/06/seven-facts-about-stargirls-seven-soldiers-of-victory|title = Seven Facts About Stargirl's Seven Soldiers of Victory|date = 6 August 2020}}</ref>

==Wink==
'''Wink''' is a young [[metahuman]] terrorist in the [[DC Universe]], who was a member of the [[Suicide Squad]] and The Revolutionaries with the power of teleportation. She is dating [[List of DC Comics characters: A#Aerie|The Aerie]]. Created by [[Tom Taylor (writer)|Tom Taylor]] and Bruno Redondo, she first appeared in ''Suicide Squad'' (vol. 6) #1 (February 2020).

==Woozy Winks==
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==Amy Winston==
{{main|Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld}}

==Dave Winston==
{{main|Vigilante (character)}}

==Wintergreen==
{{main|Wintergreen (comics)}}

==Marcus Wise==
'''Marcus Wise''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Marcus Wise is a corrupt detective of the [[Gotham City Police Department]], usually blackmailing other officers.<ref>''Robin'' Vol. 2 #170. DC Comics.</ref>

===Marcus Wise in other media===
Marcus Wise appears in ''[[The Penguin (TV series)|The Penguin]]'', portrayed by Craig Walker. This version is a drug addict who works for [[Carmine Falcone]], later his daughter [[Sofia Falcone|Sofia]].

==Johnny Witts==
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==Wizard==
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==Wolf Spider==
'''Wolf Spider''' ('''Evan Blake''') is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a rich playboy and old friend of [[Kate Kane]] that operates as the art thief Wolf Spider. Wolf Spider ran afoul of Batwoman when he tried stole paintings by a [[The Great Depression|Depression]]-era artist named Eisenstadt where one of his works was actually a map to the location of the money that Eisenstadt stole from Grantham, a crooked businessman. He was actually hired by Grantham's grandson Nathan Grantham.<ref>''Batman'' (vol. 2) #26–30. DC Comics.</ref> When the map was obtained, Nathan was wounded when a statue fell on him, causing Batwoman to allow Wolf Spider to abscond with the money and with no knowledge of his identity. Despite his mission being a success, Wolf Spider disposed of the money in Slaughter Swamp as he considered it "blood money".<ref>''Batman'' (vol. 2) #31. DC Comics.</ref>

===Wolf Spider in other media===
Wolf Spider appears in ''[[Batwoman (TV series)|Batwoman]]'', portrayed by Lincoln Clauss.

==Gregory Wolfe==
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'''Gregory Wolfe''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Gregory Wolfe is the [[prison warden]] of [[Iron Heights Penitentiary]] and an enemy of the [[Barry Allen|Flash]] (Barry Allen). He can cause muscle spasms, which aids him in keeping inmates in line.<ref>''The Flash: Iron Heights''. DC Comics.</ref>

In the [[DC Rebirth]] continuity, Wolfe has no powers. After having a nervous breakdown, he is found guilty of mistreating the inmates of Iron Heights and imprisoned at [[Belle Reve (DC Comics)|Belle Reve]]. The [[Lords of Chaos and Order|Lords of Order]] choose Wolfe to become their avatar, giving him vast magical powers and healing his mind. Wolfe is freed from prison, becomes the mayor of [[Central City (DC Comics)|Central City]], and recruits the [[Rogues (comics)|Rogues]] as police officers. However, [[Wally West]] realizes that Wolfe is being possessed and speaks with the Lord of Order possessing him, who agrees to relinquish control. Wolfe retains his sanity after being freed and tentatively agrees to work with the Flash.<ref>''[[The Flash (comic book)|The Flash]]'' #788 - #789 (January - February 2023)</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gribbin |first=Sean |date=November 13, 2022 |title=Flash's Worst Villains Were Just Deputized by Central City's New Mayor |url=https://www.cbr.com/flash-worst-villains-rogues-deputized-central-city-mayor-gregory-wolfe/ |access-date=June 11, 2025 |website=[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Terror |first=Jude |date=November 14, 2022 |title=Flash #788 Preview: One More Mouth to Feed |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/flash-788-preview-one-more-mouth-to-feed/ |access-date=June 11, 2025 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Erdmann |first=Kevin |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Flash's New Superteam Makes Him DC's Most Successful Superhero |url=https://screenrant.com/flash-new-superteam-rogues-most-successful-dc-superhero/ |access-date=June 11, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Epps |first=Justin |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Flash Is Missing the One Thing That Would Make Him the Perfect Hero |url=https://screenrant.com/flash-missing-badge-law-enforcement-rogues/ |access-date=June 11, 2025 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Gregory Wolfe in other media===
Gregory Wolfe appears in ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', portrayed by Anthony Harrison in the first season and [[Richard Brooks (actor)|Richard Brooks]] in the fourth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Graceling-Moore |first=Rose |date=November 4, 2017 |title=''Law & Order'' Star Joins ''The Flash'' |url=https://screenrant.com/flash-richard-brooks-warden-wolfe/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref> This version is corrupt, lacks metahuman abilities, and has connections with [[Blacksmith (character)|Amunet Black]].

==Wiley Wolverman==
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==Wonder Boy==
{{main|Wonder Boy (character)}}

==Wonder Girl==
===Donna Troy===
{{main|Donna Troy}}

===Cassie Sandsmark===
{{main|Wonder Girl (Cassie Sandsmark)}}

==Wonder Twins==
{{main|Wonder Twins}}

==Wonder Woman==
{{main|Wonder Woman}}

==Jason Woodrue==
{{main|Floronic Man}}

==Sandra Woosan==
{{main|Lady Shiva}}

==World Forger==
'''World Forger''' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer [[Scott Snyder]] and artist Jorge Jimenez, he first appeared in ''[[Dark Nights: Metal]]'' #4 (February 2018).

The World Forger, also known as '''Alphaeus''', is a cosmic entity, sibling of the [[Monitor (Mar Novu)|Monitor]] and [[Anti-Monitor]], and son of [[Perpetua (DC Comics)|Perpetua]]. He creates universes with his hammer and is served by Barbatos, a bat-like demon who destroys failed or decaying universes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davison |first=Josh |date=May 24, 2020 |title=5 DC Gods That Are More Powerful Than The Spectre (& 5 That Aren't) |url=https://www.cbr.com/5-dc-gods-that-are-more-powerful-than-the-spectre-5-that-arent/ |access-date=October 5, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>

==Wotan==
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==Wrath==
{{main|Wrath (comics)}}

==Sandra Wu-San==
{{main|Lady Shiva}}

==Jeka Wynzorr==
{{main|Sensor (character)}}

==Wyynde==
'''Wyynde''' was a lieutenant of the [[Atlantis (Aquaman)|Atlantean]] royal guard in the distant past, and a friend of [[Arion]]. Created by [[Paul Kupperberg]] and [[Jan Duursema]], he first appeared in ''[[Warlord (DC Comics)|Warlord]]'' #56 (April 1982).

===Wyynde in other media===
A contemporary incarnation of Wyynde appears in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', voiced by [[Robbie Daymond]].<ref name="btva4">{{cite web |title=Wyynde Voice - ''Young Justice'' (TV Show) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Young-Justice/Wyynde/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.</ref> This version is a descendant of the original Wyynde, a former Atlantean purist, and [[Kaldur'ahm]]'s boyfriend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weisman |first=Greg |author-link=Greg Weisman |date=April 23, 2022 |title="The last three in YJ were all designed to be descendants, so that maybe someday we could show your original gang back in pre-cataclysmic Atlantis." |url=https://x.com/Greg_Weisman/status/1517731892715528192 |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=August 8, 2019 |title=''Young Justice'': Aquaman's Boyfriend, Wyynde, Explained |url=https://www.cbr.com/young-justice-wyynde-aquaman-boyfriend-explained/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=''Young Justice'' #14 - Under The Surface... (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/young-justice-14-under-the-surface/4000-323063/ |access-date=May 19, 2024 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref>

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