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'''Geo-Force''' is a [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book|American comic books]] published by [[DC Comics]]. Created by [[Mike W. Barr]] and [[Jim Aparo]], the character debuted in a [[DC Comics insert previews|special insert]] within ''[[The Brave and the Bold]]'' #200 (July 1983) before appearing as a primary character in the [[Batman and the Outsiders|''Batman and the Outsiders'']] series. | '''Geo-Force''' is a [[superhero]] appearing in [[American comic book|American comic books]] published by [[DC Comics]]. Created by [[Mike W. Barr]] and [[Jim Aparo]], the character debuted in a [[DC Comics insert previews|special insert]] within ''[[The Brave and the Bold]]'' #200 (July 1983) before appearing as a primary character in the [[Batman and the Outsiders|''Batman and the Outsiders'']] series. | ||
The character's real name is '''Brion Markov''', the prince of the fictional country of Markovia and the elder brother of [[Terra (character)|Terra]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=145–146}}</ref> | The character's real name is '''Brion Markov''', the prince of the fictional country of [[Markovia]] and the elder brother of [[Terra (character)|Terra]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |author-link=Robert Greenberger |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=145–146}}</ref> He is a founding member of the superhero group the [[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]].<ref name="dc-ency">{{Cite encyclopedia|last=Jimenez |first=Phil |author-link=Phil Jimenez |title=Geo-Force |editor-last=Dougall |editor-first=Alastair |encyclopedia=The DC Comics Encyclopedia |page=137 |publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]] |location=New York |date=2008 |isbn=978-0-7566-4119-1 |oclc=213309017}}</ref> | ||
The character has made limited appearances throughout animated and live-action media. He is voiced by [[Troy Baker]] in ''[[Young Justice: Outsiders|Young Justice]]'' and portrayed by [[Jahking Guillory]] in ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]''. | The character has made limited appearances throughout animated and live-action media. He is voiced by [[Troy Baker]] in ''[[Young Justice: Outsiders|Young Justice]]'' and portrayed by [[Jahking Guillory]] in ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]''. | ||
== | ==Publication history== | ||
Mike W Barr spoke on the | In a 2013 interview with [[ComicsAlliance]], Mike W. Barr spoke on the character's creation, stating:<ref>{{cite web |last=Sims |first=Chris |date=September 19, 2013 |title=Mike W. Barr on Batman: The Comics Alliance Interview, Part Two |url=https://comicsalliance.com/mike-w-barr-on-batman-the-comics-alliance-interview-part-two/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921010655/https://comicsalliance.com/mike-w-barr-on-batman-the-comics-alliance-interview-part-two/ |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |website=[[ComicsAlliance]]}}</ref> | ||
"Len Wein and I worked out what the new characters would be and sent descriptions to Jim, saying "Draw these up and see what you think." Jim submitted his visual ideas for those characters, with the exception of Geo-Force, who turned out to be the brother of Terra from The New Teen Titans. I'm pretty sure George Perez designed that costume, because it was based on Terra's costume ... We decided even before the book was printed that that would be the connection between the two characters. I had not known about the character. She was still in the planning stages when I came up with the idea for Geo-Force, and Len said "Well, we have this other character with Earth powers in New Teen Titans, what are we going to do about that?" Marv Wolfman was brought in on the discussion of that, and it was Marv's idea that they'd be half-brother and sister." | {{blockquote|text="[[Len Wein]] and I worked out what the new characters would be and sent descriptions to Jim, saying "Draw these up and see what you think." Jim submitted his visual ideas for those characters, with the exception of Geo-Force, who turned out to be the brother of Terra from The New Teen Titans. I'm pretty sure [[George Pérez|George Perez]] designed that costume, because it was based on Terra's costume ... We decided even before the book was printed that that would be the connection between the two characters. I had not known about the character. She was still in the planning stages when I came up with the idea for Geo-Force, and Len said "Well, we have this other character with Earth powers in New Teen Titans, what are we going to do about that?" Marv Wolfman was brought in on the discussion of that, and it was Marv's idea that they'd be half-brother and sister."}} | ||
==Fictional character biography== | ==Fictional character biography== | ||
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After the Outsiders split with Batman, they are privately funded by Markovia. During this time, Geo-Force is the unofficial new leader of the team. This information eventually comes out and [[Major Disaster]] destroys their base. | After the Outsiders split with Batman, they are privately funded by Markovia. During this time, Geo-Force is the unofficial new leader of the team. This information eventually comes out and [[Major Disaster]] destroys their base. | ||
Around this time, Markovia again comes under threat by Psycho-Pirate, who disguises himself as Baron Bedlam in an attempt to conquer it. The Outsiders and [[Infinity, Inc.]] ally to stop him. | Around this time, Markovia again comes under threat by [[Psycho-Pirate]], who disguises himself as Baron Bedlam in an attempt to conquer it. The Outsiders and [[Infinity, Inc.]] ally to stop him. | ||
Brion, meanwhile, has a [[one-night stand]] with [[Looker (character)|Looker]] when the team is stranded on a desert island. The move strains the relationship between Brion and his girlfriend Denise Howard, as well as Looker's relationship with her husband. Brion and Looker agree to remain platonic friends afterward. | Brion, meanwhile, has a [[one-night stand]] with [[Looker (character)|Looker]] when the team is stranded on a desert island. The move strains the relationship between Brion and his girlfriend Denise Howard, as well as Looker's relationship with her husband. Brion and Looker agree to remain platonic friends afterward. | ||
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In ''[[Millennium (comics)|Millennium]]'', the Outsiders disband after Helga Jace is revealed to be an ally of the [[Manhunters (DC Comics)|Manhunters]] and is killed after attempting to attack Metamorpho. Additionally, Looker loses her powers and Halo is injured and rendered comatose. | In ''[[Millennium (comics)|Millennium]]'', the Outsiders disband after Helga Jace is revealed to be an ally of the [[Manhunters (DC Comics)|Manhunters]] and is killed after attempting to attack Metamorpho. Additionally, Looker loses her powers and Halo is injured and rendered comatose. | ||
In the early 1990s, the Outsiders were revived with former Outsiders Geo-Force, Katana, Halo, and Looker joined by new heroes [[Sebastian Faust|Faust]], [[Technocrat (character)|Technocrat]] and Wylde. Geo-Force is framed for the murder of | In the early 1990s, the Outsiders were revived with former Outsiders Geo-Force, Katana, Halo, and Looker joined by new heroes [[Sebastian Faust|Faust]], [[Technocrat (character)|Technocrat]] and Wylde. Geo-Force is framed for the murder of Markovia's queen Iona and forced to go on the run. | ||
[[File:Terraresults.jpg|273px|thumb|right|Brion and the new Terra awaiting the results of the DNA test.]] | [[File:Terraresults.jpg|273px|thumb|right|Brion and the new Terra awaiting the results of the DNA test.]] | ||
During this time, another Terra | During this time, another Terra appears as part of the [[Team Titans]], who originate from the future. This new Terra claims to have been a normal girl who was genetically altered to possess Terra's appearance and powers. Geo-Force's first attempt to talk to her meets with failure when he accidentally gets swept up in a rock column she has created during a loud party. He finds her again at the Titans headquarters. After a brief fight with her friends, he manages to sit down with her. The new Terra convinces him she is not his sister. The rogue Markovian scientists attack with the intention of forcibly duplicating Terra's powers. Geo-Force and the other Titans rescue her. Further revelations imply that this Terra is in fact from their time, when the original Terra's grave is dug up and her corpse is missing from her coffin. | ||
Brion invites Terra to live in Markovia, which she accepts, as her group of Titans is disbanding. In Markovia, scientists conduct a [[DNA testing|DNA test]] in the hopes of discovering if Terra is Geo-Force's sister. Terra is afraid of finding out the results, fearful that she may be a villainous traitor. When the test results come back positive, Brion lies to Terra, telling her that the results are negative. | Brion invites Terra to live in Markovia, which she accepts, as her group of Titans is disbanding. In Markovia, scientists conduct a [[DNA testing|DNA test]] in the hopes of discovering if Terra is Geo-Force's sister. Terra is afraid of finding out the results, fearful that she may be a villainous traitor. When the test results come back positive, Brion lies to Terra, telling her that the results are negative. | ||
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Around this time, as part of the ''[[Day of Judgement (comics)|Day of Judgement]]'' incident, a portal to Hell threatens to destroy Markovia. A small team of Outsiders, including the newer Terra, Katana, and Halo, are on hand to help combat it. | Around this time, as part of the ''[[Day of Judgement (comics)|Day of Judgement]]'' incident, a portal to Hell threatens to destroy Markovia. A small team of Outsiders, including the newer Terra, Katana, and Halo, are on hand to help combat it. | ||
Geo-Force and Terra become kidnap victims of a strange cult run by a man with mind-control powers. They are rescued by the super-team called the "[[Birds of Prey (team)|Birds of Prey]]".<ref> | Geo-Force and Terra become kidnap victims of a strange cult run by a man with mind-control powers. They are rescued by the super-team called the "[[Birds of Prey (team)|Birds of Prey]]".<ref>''[[Birds of Prey (team)|Birds of Prey]]'' #69 - 72 (September - October 2004)</ref> | ||
Geo-Force briefly appears in ''[[52 (comics)|52]]'' #35, assisting [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] citizens injured in a mass-murder caused by [[Lex Luthor]]. He later is a part of the army of heroes gathered by the [[Justice Society of America|Justice Society]] at the end of ''52'' to battle [[Black Adam]], who kills Terra. | Geo-Force briefly appears in ''[[52 (comics)|52]]'' #35, assisting [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]] citizens injured in a mass-murder caused by [[Lex Luthor]]. He later is a part of the army of heroes gathered by the [[Justice Society of America|Justice Society]] at the end of ''52'' to battle [[Black Adam]], who kills Terra. | ||
===Justice League of America=== | ===Justice League of America=== | ||
While sailing in his [[yacht]] off the coast of Greece, Geo-Force suddenly | While sailing in his [[yacht]] off the coast of Greece, Geo-Force suddenly loses control over his powers. This sudden increase in power is revealed to have been caused by [[Deathstroke]], who blackmails Geo-Force into becoming a double agent for him in exchange for his powers being restored to normal.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | ||
The scheme falls apart when Lex Luthor organizes a new incarnation of the [[Injustice League]] and captures the Justice League. While a prisoner, Geo-Force is tortured by [[Gorilla Grodd]]. While recovering from his injuries, Geo-Force is "traded" to Batman's latest incarnation of the Outsiders, much to Geo-Force's dismay and, ultimately, acceptance.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | |||
The scheme falls apart when Lex Luthor organizes a new incarnation of the [[Injustice League]] and captures the Justice League. While a prisoner, Geo-Force is | |||
===Blackest Night=== | ===Blackest Night=== | ||
{{Main|Blackest Night}} | {{Main|Blackest Night}} | ||
Geo-Force is visited by his sister, who has been reanimated as a | Geo-Force is visited by his sister, who has been reanimated as a [[Black Lantern]]. Claiming to have been freed from [[Nekron|the dark force]] that was controlling her, Tara begs Brion to kill her.<ref>''[[Outsiders (comics)|Outsiders]]'' (vol. 4) #24 (January 2010)</ref> However, this turns out to be a facade to feed on the Outsiders' emotions. Geo-Force turns Terra into a statue and her ring is destroyed by Halo.<ref name=":0">''Outsiders'' (vol. 4) #25 (February 2010)</ref> | ||
===Marriage and divorce=== | ===Marriage and divorce=== | ||
Geo-Force later marries his long-time girlfriend, Denise Howard. Since she is not | Geo-Force later marries his long-time girlfriend, Denise Howard.<ref name=":1" /> Since she is not Markovian, the marriage is annulled by Brion's choice. Unbeknownst to Brion, Denise tries to undergo the same experiment which transformed Geo-Force into a powerful hero but, because she does not have Markovian blood, she gains the same powers but with a changed appearance and loss of sanity, becoming Geode. She is locked up, but escapes to take revenge on Markovia by killing several innocent Markovians. Geo-Force proclaims his affections for Katana, but before she can answer his declaration of love, they are interrupted by [[Eradicator (character)|Eradicator]]. Eradicator informs Brion of Geode's escape and her recent attack on Markovia.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | ||
Geo-Force and Eradicator go to intercept Geode. The battle with Brion's deranged wife seems one-sided as Geode smacks both heroes around like ragdolls. Eradicator pleads with Geo-Force to use his powers to subdue Geode, but Brion is conflicted over the idea of striking his wife. With Geo-Force unable to take the initiative, Eradicator decides to unleash the full extent of his power to knock Geode unconscious.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | |||
Later, Geode is free from her captivity, thanks to an unusual character named Veritas. Veritas wants Geode to begin Markovia's immediate destruction, which will draw out Geo-Force, who pinpoints the center of the disturbance in Markovia and is approached by Veritas. Veritas asks Brion to join him and reestablish Markovia's Old World Order. Brion refuses Veritas' offer and Veritas tells Geode to kill her estranged husband. Geo-Force gathers his strength and becomes a giant rock creature.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | |||
Brion's unstable powers cause massive earthquakes that put Markovia in danger. One earthquake opens up a large crevice beneath Geode and Veritas, with the two apparently falling to their death. Geo-Force realizes that Veritas used Geode to tempt Geo-Force into destroying Markovia. Now, Markovia is torn between civil war and the devastation that Brion has inadvertently wrought on his people.{{issue|date=August 2023}} | |||
In ''[[Doomsday Clock]]'', Geo-Force is the leader of the Outsiders, and is identified as one of several superheroes who were given powers by the government.<ref>''[[Doomsday Clock (comics)|Doomsday Clock]]'' #5 (July 2018)</ref><ref>''Doomsday Clock'' #12 (February 2020)</ref> | |||
==Powers and abilities== | ==Powers and abilities== | ||
All of Brion's powers are in some way related to the planet Earth. He possesses superhuman physical abilities and can manipulate Earth's [[gravitational field]] to increase or lower the weight of objects, generate lava blasts, fly at high speeds, and transform matter to stone.<ref name=":0" /><ref>''Batman and the Outsiders'' #1 (August 1983)</ref><ref>''[[Justice League of America]]'' (vol. 2) #7 (May 2007)</ref> Due to his connection to the earth, Geo-Force does not require food, sleep, or air to survive.<ref>''Batman and the Outsiders Special'' (vol. 2) #1 (March 2009)</ref> | |||
Geo-Force is at his strongest when he is firmly planted on the ground. His powers and health will deteriorate if he is out of contact with the earth for long periods of time.<ref>''Outsiders'' (vol. 2) #24 | Geo-Force is at his strongest when he is firmly planted on the ground. His powers and health will deteriorate if he is out of contact with the earth for long periods of time.<ref name=":1">''Outsiders'' (vol. 2) #24 (November 1995)</ref> | ||
==Other versions== | ==Other versions== | ||
An alternate timeline variant of Brion Markov appears in ''[[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]]''. This version is the king of Markovia | An alternate timeline variant of Brion Markov appears in ''[[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]]''. This version is the king of Markovia. He is later captured by [[Aquaman]], who harnesses his abilities to destroy western Europe.<ref>''Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman'' #1 (June 2011)</ref> | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
* Geo-Force appears in the teaser for the ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'' episode "Requiem for a Scarlet Speedster!", voiced by [[Hunter Parrish]]. This version is a | * Geo-Force appears in the teaser for the ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'' episode "Requiem for a Scarlet Speedster!", voiced by [[Hunter Parrish]].<ref name="btva" /> This version is a member of the Outsiders. | ||
* Two characters based on Brion Markov / Geo-Force appear in media set in the [[Arrowverse]]: | * Two characters based on Brion Markov / Geo-Force appear in media set in the [[Arrowverse]]: | ||
** Dr. Brion Markov appears in the ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' episode "Darkness on the Edge of Town", portrayed by Eric Floyd. This version is a human Unidac Industries scientist who created a device that can manipulate seismic activity. [[Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)|Malcolm Merlyn]] hires him to weaponize the device before murdering Markov and his staff so Merlyn can use the device on a crime-infested Starling City district called the Glades as part of his "Undertaking".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20130417cw05/ | | ** Dr. Brion Markov appears in the ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' episode "Darkness on the Edge of Town", portrayed by Eric Floyd. This version is a human Unidac Industries scientist who created a device that can manipulate seismic activity. [[Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)|Malcolm Merlyn]] hires him to weaponize the device before murdering Markov and his staff so Merlyn can use the device on a crime-infested Starling City district called the Glades as part of his "Undertaking".<ref>{{cite web |title=Listings - ARROW on The CW |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20130417cw05/ |access-date=September 4, 2014 |website=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref> | ||
** An Americanized adaptation of Geo-Force appears in ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]'', portrayed by [[Jahking Guillory]]. This version is '''Brandon Marshall''', a student at Garfield High alongside [[Lightning (DC Comics)|Jennifer Pierce]]. Early in the [[Black Lightning season 3|third season]], he reveals his [[metahuman]] status to her and how [[Helga Jace]] killed his mother, Helen, in her experiments before occasionally working with Pierce to repel a Markovian invasion. Near the end of the season, he learns Helen was a Markovian and his father had the same geokinetic abilities as him. In response, Marshall keeps Jace in his apartment to gain information about him. | ** An Americanized adaptation of Geo-Force appears in ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]'', portrayed by [[Jahking Guillory]]. This version is '''Brandon Marshall''', a student at Garfield High alongside [[Lightning (DC Comics)|Jennifer Pierce]]. Early in the [[Black Lightning season 3|third season]], he reveals his [[metahuman]] status to her and how [[Helga Jace]] killed his mother, Helen, in her experiments before occasionally working with Pierce to repel a Markovian invasion. Near the end of the season, he learns Helen was a Markovian and his father had the same geokinetic abilities as him. In response, Marshall keeps Jace in his apartment to gain information about him. | ||
* Brion Markov / Geo-Force appears in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', voiced by [[Troy Baker]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Geo-Force | * Brion Markov / Geo-Force appears in ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'', voiced by [[Troy Baker]].<ref name="btva">{{cite web |title=Geo-Force Voices (DC Universe) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Geoforce/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513145432/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/DC-Universe/Geoforce/ |archive-date=May 13, 2024 |access-date=May 13, 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 the 17-year-old, fraternal, younger twin brother of Crown Prince Gregor Markov of Markovia. After his younger sister [[Terra (character)|Tara]] is kidnapped by metahuman traffickers, Brion decides to activate his meta-gene so he can stop the traffickers and find her, only to be placed into a meta-activation tank against his will by Helga Jace and [[Doctor Double X|Simon Ecks]]. When his uncle [[Baron Bedlam]] tries to frame him for the murder of his parents, Brion confronts him, but lacks control of his powers. After [[Conner Kent|Superboy]] defeats Bedlam, Gregor is forced to exile Brion from Markovia, but asks Superboy to take care of his brother in his place. Following this, Brion begins training with Superboy, [[Dick Grayson|Nightwing]], [[Artemis Crock|Artemis]], [[Halo (DC Comics)|Halo]], [[Black Lightning]], and [[Forager (character)|Forager]] to better control his abilities. He also enters a relationship with Halo and develops a friendship with Forager. Brion eventually reunites with Tara, though he and his allies are initially unaware of her alliance with the [[List of Young Justice characters#The Light|Light]]. Following this, Brion joins the [[List of Young Justice characters#"The Team"|Team]], and later the Outsiders. While on a mission to Markovia to stop Bedlam once more, Brion learns of Tara's deceit. Though she defects to the Team's side, [[Bad Samaritan (comics)|Zviad Baazovi]] secretly manipulates Brion into killing Bedlam and usurping Gregor as king of Markovia on the Light's behalf. In the fourth season, Brion becomes the leader of the [[Infinity, Inc.|Infinitors]]. | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
Geo-Force appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{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=May 13, 2024 |website=IGN}}</ref> | Geo-Force appears as a character summon in ''[[Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure]]''.<ref>{{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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011130702/https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |archive-date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=May 13, 2024 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
* Geo-Force appears in ''[[Teen Titans Go! (2004 comic series)|Teen Titans Go!]]'' #51.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Teen Titans Go!'' #51 - Metamorphosis (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/teen-titans-go-51-metamorphosis/4000-133984/ |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Comic Vine |language=en}}</ref> | * Geo-Force appears in ''[[Teen Titans Go! (2004 comic series)|Teen Titans Go!]]'' #51.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Teen Titans Go!'' #51 - Metamorphosis (Issue) |url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/teen-titans-go-51-metamorphosis/4000-133984/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250226080145/https://comicvine.gamespot.com/teen-titans-go-51-metamorphosis/4000-133984/ |archive-date=February 26, 2025 |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=[[Comic Vine]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
* Geo-Force appears in ''[[Smallville Season 11]] as a member of the Outsiders. | * Geo-Force appears in ''[[Smallville Season 11]]'' as a member of the Outsiders. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Geo-Force is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo, the character debuted in a special insert within The Brave and the Bold #200 (July 1983) before appearing as a primary character in the Batman and the Outsiders series.
The character's real name is Brion Markov, the prince of the fictional country of Markovia and the elder brother of Terra.[1] He is a founding member of the superhero group the Outsiders.[2]
The character has made limited appearances throughout animated and live-action media. He is voiced by Troy Baker in Young Justice and portrayed by Jahking Guillory in Black Lightning.
Publication history
In a 2013 interview with ComicsAlliance, Mike W. Barr spoke on the character's creation, stating:[3]
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"Len Wein and I worked out what the new characters would be and sent descriptions to Jim, saying "Draw these up and see what you think." Jim submitted his visual ideas for those characters, with the exception of Geo-Force, who turned out to be the brother of Terra from The New Teen Titans. I'm pretty sure George Perez designed that costume, because it was based on Terra's costume ... We decided even before the book was printed that that would be the connection between the two characters. I had not known about the character. She was still in the planning stages when I came up with the idea for Geo-Force, and Len said "Well, we have this other character with Earth powers in New Teen Titans, what are we going to do about that?" Marv Wolfman was brought in on the discussion of that, and it was Marv's idea that they'd be half-brother and sister."
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Fictional character biography
Batman and the Outsiders
Brion Markov is the prince of Markovia and the half-brother of Terra. Helga Jace gives them both earth-manipulating superpowers to stop an insurrection mounted by Baron Bedlam.[2] During this time, Brion meets Batman, Metamorpho, Black Lightning, Katana, and Halo, with which he forms the Outsiders.[4]
Following Terra's death during The Judas Contract storyline, Geo-Force assumes a new green and gold costume to distance himself from her.
The Outsiders
After the Outsiders split with Batman, they are privately funded by Markovia. During this time, Geo-Force is the unofficial new leader of the team. This information eventually comes out and Major Disaster destroys their base.
Around this time, Markovia again comes under threat by Psycho-Pirate, who disguises himself as Baron Bedlam in an attempt to conquer it. The Outsiders and Infinity, Inc. ally to stop him.
Brion, meanwhile, has a one-night stand with Looker when the team is stranded on a desert island. The move strains the relationship between Brion and his girlfriend Denise Howard, as well as Looker's relationship with her husband. Brion and Looker agree to remain platonic friends afterward.
In Millennium, the Outsiders disband after Helga Jace is revealed to be an ally of the Manhunters and is killed after attempting to attack Metamorpho. Additionally, Looker loses her powers and Halo is injured and rendered comatose.
In the early 1990s, the Outsiders were revived with former Outsiders Geo-Force, Katana, Halo, and Looker joined by new heroes Faust, Technocrat and Wylde. Geo-Force is framed for the murder of Markovia's queen Iona and forced to go on the run.
During this time, another Terra appears as part of the Team Titans, who originate from the future. This new Terra claims to have been a normal girl who was genetically altered to possess Terra's appearance and powers. Geo-Force's first attempt to talk to her meets with failure when he accidentally gets swept up in a rock column she has created during a loud party. He finds her again at the Titans headquarters. After a brief fight with her friends, he manages to sit down with her. The new Terra convinces him she is not his sister. The rogue Markovian scientists attack with the intention of forcibly duplicating Terra's powers. Geo-Force and the other Titans rescue her. Further revelations imply that this Terra is in fact from their time, when the original Terra's grave is dug up and her corpse is missing from her coffin.
Brion invites Terra to live in Markovia, which she accepts, as her group of Titans is disbanding. In Markovia, scientists conduct a DNA test in the hopes of discovering if Terra is Geo-Force's sister. Terra is afraid of finding out the results, fearful that she may be a villainous traitor. When the test results come back positive, Brion lies to Terra, telling her that the results are negative.
Around this time, as part of the Day of Judgement incident, a portal to Hell threatens to destroy Markovia. A small team of Outsiders, including the newer Terra, Katana, and Halo, are on hand to help combat it.
Geo-Force and Terra become kidnap victims of a strange cult run by a man with mind-control powers. They are rescued by the super-team called the "Birds of Prey".[5]
Geo-Force briefly appears in 52 #35, assisting Metropolis citizens injured in a mass-murder caused by Lex Luthor. He later is a part of the army of heroes gathered by the Justice Society at the end of 52 to battle Black Adam, who kills Terra.
Justice League of America
While sailing in his yacht off the coast of Greece, Geo-Force suddenly loses control over his powers. This sudden increase in power is revealed to have been caused by Deathstroke, who blackmails Geo-Force into becoming a double agent for him in exchange for his powers being restored to normal.
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The scheme falls apart when Lex Luthor organizes a new incarnation of the Injustice League and captures the Justice League. While a prisoner, Geo-Force is tortured by Gorilla Grodd. While recovering from his injuries, Geo-Force is "traded" to Batman's latest incarnation of the Outsiders, much to Geo-Force's dismay and, ultimately, acceptance.
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Blackest Night
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Marriage and divorce
Geo-Force later marries his long-time girlfriend, Denise Howard.[8] Since she is not Markovian, the marriage is annulled by Brion's choice. Unbeknownst to Brion, Denise tries to undergo the same experiment which transformed Geo-Force into a powerful hero but, because she does not have Markovian blood, she gains the same powers but with a changed appearance and loss of sanity, becoming Geode. She is locked up, but escapes to take revenge on Markovia by killing several innocent Markovians. Geo-Force proclaims his affections for Katana, but before she can answer his declaration of love, they are interrupted by Eradicator. Eradicator informs Brion of Geode's escape and her recent attack on Markovia.
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Geo-Force and Eradicator go to intercept Geode. The battle with Brion's deranged wife seems one-sided as Geode smacks both heroes around like ragdolls. Eradicator pleads with Geo-Force to use his powers to subdue Geode, but Brion is conflicted over the idea of striking his wife. With Geo-Force unable to take the initiative, Eradicator decides to unleash the full extent of his power to knock Geode unconscious.
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Later, Geode is free from her captivity, thanks to an unusual character named Veritas. Veritas wants Geode to begin Markovia's immediate destruction, which will draw out Geo-Force, who pinpoints the center of the disturbance in Markovia and is approached by Veritas. Veritas asks Brion to join him and reestablish Markovia's Old World Order. Brion refuses Veritas' offer and Veritas tells Geode to kill her estranged husband. Geo-Force gathers his strength and becomes a giant rock creature.
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Brion's unstable powers cause massive earthquakes that put Markovia in danger. One earthquake opens up a large crevice beneath Geode and Veritas, with the two apparently falling to their death. Geo-Force realizes that Veritas used Geode to tempt Geo-Force into destroying Markovia. Now, Markovia is torn between civil war and the devastation that Brion has inadvertently wrought on his people.
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In Doomsday Clock, Geo-Force is the leader of the Outsiders, and is identified as one of several superheroes who were given powers by the government.[9][10]
Powers and abilities
All of Brion's powers are in some way related to the planet Earth. He possesses superhuman physical abilities and can manipulate Earth's gravitational field to increase or lower the weight of objects, generate lava blasts, fly at high speeds, and transform matter to stone.[7][11][12] Due to his connection to the earth, Geo-Force does not require food, sleep, or air to survive.[13]
Geo-Force is at his strongest when he is firmly planted on the ground. His powers and health will deteriorate if he is out of contact with the earth for long periods of time.[8]
Other versions
An alternate timeline variant of Brion Markov appears in Flashpoint. This version is the king of Markovia. He is later captured by Aquaman, who harnesses his abilities to destroy western Europe.[14]
In other media
Television
- Geo-Force appears in the teaser for the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Requiem for a Scarlet Speedster!", voiced by Hunter Parrish.[15] This version is a member of the Outsiders.
- Two characters based on Brion Markov / Geo-Force appear in media set in the Arrowverse:
- Dr. Brion Markov appears in the Arrow episode "Darkness on the Edge of Town", portrayed by Eric Floyd. This version is a human Unidac Industries scientist who created a device that can manipulate seismic activity. Malcolm Merlyn hires him to weaponize the device before murdering Markov and his staff so Merlyn can use the device on a crime-infested Starling City district called the Glades as part of his "Undertaking".[16]
- An Americanized adaptation of Geo-Force appears in Black Lightning, portrayed by Jahking Guillory. This version is Brandon Marshall, a student at Garfield High alongside Jennifer Pierce. Early in the third season, he reveals his metahuman status to her and how Helga Jace killed his mother, Helen, in her experiments before occasionally working with Pierce to repel a Markovian invasion. Near the end of the season, he learns Helen was a Markovian and his father had the same geokinetic abilities as him. In response, Marshall keeps Jace in his apartment to gain information about him.
- Brion Markov / Geo-Force appears in Young Justice, voiced by Troy Baker.[15] This version is the 17-year-old, fraternal, younger twin brother of Crown Prince Gregor Markov of Markovia. After his younger sister Tara is kidnapped by metahuman traffickers, Brion decides to activate his meta-gene so he can stop the traffickers and find her, only to be placed into a meta-activation tank against his will by Helga Jace and Simon Ecks. When his uncle Baron Bedlam tries to frame him for the murder of his parents, Brion confronts him, but lacks control of his powers. After Superboy defeats Bedlam, Gregor is forced to exile Brion from Markovia, but asks Superboy to take care of his brother in his place. Following this, Brion begins training with Superboy, Nightwing, Artemis, Halo, Black Lightning, and Forager to better control his abilities. He also enters a relationship with Halo and develops a friendship with Forager. Brion eventually reunites with Tara, though he and his allies are initially unaware of her alliance with the Light. Following this, Brion joins the Team, and later the Outsiders. While on a mission to Markovia to stop Bedlam once more, Brion learns of Tara's deceit. Though she defects to the Team's side, Zviad Baazovi secretly manipulates Brion into killing Bedlam and usurping Gregor as king of Markovia on the Light's behalf. In the fourth season, Brion becomes the leader of the Infinitors.
Video games
Geo-Force appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.[17]
Miscellaneous
- Geo-Force appears in Teen Titans Go! #51.[18]
- Geo-Force appears in Smallville Season 11 as a member of the Outsiders.
References
External links
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- ↑ Birds of Prey #69 - 72 (September - October 2004)
- ↑ Outsiders (vol. 4) #24 (January 2010)
- ↑ a b Outsiders (vol. 4) #25 (February 2010)
- ↑ a b Outsiders (vol. 2) #24 (November 1995)
- ↑ Doomsday Clock #5 (July 2018)
- ↑ Doomsday Clock #12 (February 2020)
- ↑ Batman and the Outsiders #1 (August 1983)
- ↑ Justice League of America (vol. 2) #7 (May 2007)
- ↑ Batman and the Outsiders Special (vol. 2) #1 (March 2009)
- ↑ Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 (June 2011)
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