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Wotan's attempt failed, he feigned his own death. Kent ventured into the
Underworld to confirm Wotan's demise but discovered his continued existence. Another confrontation involved Khalis, an ancient priest seeking revenge against Doctor Fate after losing his power. With Inza's help, Doctor Fate defeated and destroyed Khalis. Kent's marriage to Inza suffered as she grew increasingly frustrated and lonely, strained by his double life. They faced challenges from Totec, a Lord of Chaos who manifested Inza's jealousy as a creature. Doctor Fate restored Inza and defeated Totec. Later, Kent encountered Ynar and Vandaemon, powerful beings seeking universal rule. Inza's encounter with a curator named Vern Copeland added tension. Doctor Fate confronted Vandaemon, leading to a confrontation with Inza about her actions. Through revelations, Doctor Fate realized the power of the human spirit to resist manipulation. Kent, Inza, and Doctor Fate merged to defeat Ynar and Vandaemon, deepening their understanding and resolving trust issues.
250:. The character of Doctor Fate, portrayed by Jared Stevens in this iteration, underwent a significant redesign. He abandoned the "Doctor" title and acquired new weapons crafted from previous artifacts associated with Doctor Fate. Instead of being a traditional sorcerer, the character was reimagined as a demon hunter. Both Kent Nelson and Inza Cramer were killed off in the series. Unfortunately, this reinterpretation of Doctor Fate received negative feedback from readers and critics. As a result, the series was canceled after 23 issues in September 1996. Subsequently, the character appeared in the twelve-issue series called
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235:, introducing the characters Eric and Linda Strauss. In the story, they were chosen to take up the mantle of Doctor Fate following the apparent demise of Kent Nelson, the previous Doctor Fate, despite Eric's initial hesitation and Nabu's insistence on Linda's suitability. The series marked the first attempt to revitalize the character by introducing the concept of legacies, exploring the idea of passing on the mantle of Doctor Fate to a new generation, which involved the demise of the Kent Nelson character.
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opposing Anubis, seeks to eliminate Khalid. Bastet and several archangels expose Anubis's deceit and reveal his true intentions of surpassing his designated position to Osiris. With these revelations, Khalid is cleared of any accusations and suspicions. In the face of further challenges, Khalid confronts
Clothorus, an entity with control over mortal fate who lacks a divine mandate. With the assistance of Thoth, Khalid successfully defeats Clothorus and the creatures under their command.
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storyline leading up to the 23rd issue. Following their departure, the series shifted its focus to Inza Cramer and Kent Nelson, who returned from the dead within the story. Inza primarily assumed the role of Doctor Fate for the remainder of the series until its cancellation. The latter half of the series explored Inza's unique approach to being a superhero, as both characters faced the challenges of rebuilding their social lives in rejuvenated bodies.
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necromancer and general compel him to return to his family's ancestral homeland. In his homeland, Khalid confronts the necromancer as well as the spirit of Julius Caesar, who has been resurrected from the dead. Despite these formidable adversaries, Khalid emerges triumphant. His path eventually leads him to encounter the original Kent Nelson, who reveals himself to be Khalid's great uncle.
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agent, Benjamin Stoner. Eric and Linda, Eric's stepmother who was also chosen as a vessel of Doctor Fate, confront Anti-Fate, secure the Helmet of Fate, and emerge victorious. Kent discovers that the original Doctor Fate role involved two merging vessels, but this requirement was abandoned by Nabu for better control over him. Kent passes away, leaving Linda and Eric as the new Doctor Fate.
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helmet, he embarks on a mission to prevent Anubis from reshaping the world according to his desires. Struggling to adjust to his newfound responsibilities, Khalid initially hesitates but ultimately embraces his role as Doctor Fate. He confronts Anubis and successfully defeats the death god, safeguarding the world from destruction.
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backups are several stories depicting Kent Nelson as Doctor Fate during his earlier years: As Doctor Fate, Kent Nelson faced adversaries and challenges throughout his journey. One of his early foes was Wotan, who plotted to eliminate Doctor Fate by kidnapping Inza Cramer, Kent's love interest. Though
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Nassour, the son of an Egyptian former physician and an American archaeologist, is selected by the goddess Bastet to assume the mantle of Doctor Fate. Endowed with magical abilities and the Helmet of Thoth, Khalid becomes a champion for the Egyptian gods. Guided by Nabu, the spirit within the
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series. The storyline followed Hector as he embraced his role as the new Doctor Fate under the guidance of Nabu. Set in Salem, Hector faced off against a formidable adversary named "The Curse," an ancient and powerful sorcerer who posed a threat to the Doctor Fate legacy. The Curse resurfaced in the
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series is generally regarded as the least popular run of the Doctor Fate character. This particular iteration of Doctor Fate, featuring the Jared
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storyline, Kent Nelson, who had been Doctor Fate for decades, faces the threat of the Lords of Chaos due to his aging body. To find a successor, Kent and Nabu choose ten-year-old Eric
Strauss. Eric rapidly matures and becomes the new Doctor Fate, tasked with battling the Lords of Chaos and their
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series suffered from a lack of clear definition regarding the character's abilities and the source of his power. Gerber also noted that the character had been taken in numerous directions and undergone multiple incarnations, resulting in confusion for readers. Additionally, writer
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modern world through a host named Justin Guilder, who also competed for the affections of Caitlin, Hector's love interest. Throughout the limited series, Hector also receives support from a Wicca coven in his battle against The Curse.
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provided a rebooted origin and new adventures for the character. Following the cancellation of The Book of Fate in 1998, Doctor Fate underwent yet another reimagination with the revival of the Justice Society in
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imprint. CBR also praised the series for it's storytelling, visuals, accessibility, characterization of both Khalid and Nabu, and ranked 2nd in the "10 Best DC Comics Starring Doctor Fate".
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Fate, Kent faces a formidable adversary in Negal, an old enemy of the original Doctor Fate. Meanwhile, Kent himself grapples with the challenges of mastering his newfound powers.
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284:Doctor Fate
280:Convergence
268:Hector Hall
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142:18 issues
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